{"product_id":"dioptase-from-congo","title":"Dioptase from Congo Natural Crystal Mineral Specimen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"544\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDeep emerald-green Dioptase crystals blanket this attractive specimen from the renowned Kimbedi locality in the Republic of the Congo. The specimen displays a dense cluster of well-formed trigonal crystals with a bright vitreous lustre, creating a striking display against the natural matrix. The varying crystal sizes add depth and texture, making it an eye-catching example of this sought-after copper silicate mineral.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"lzz9rh\" data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"569\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"947\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dioptase\u003cbr data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kimbedi, Mindouli, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo\u003cbr data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigonal\u003cbr data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald Green\u003cbr data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"732\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eLustre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous\u003cbr data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent to Translucent\u003cbr data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-formed Prismatic Crystals on Matrix\u003cbr data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 37 mm × 45 mm × 19 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eDioptase is celebrated for its intense emerald-green colour, exceptional brilliance and sharply defined crystals. Formed in the oxidised zones of copper deposits, it remains one of the most desirable secondary copper minerals due to its vivid colour and relatively limited occurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eSourced from the famous Kimbedi deposit, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eDioptase from Congo\u003c\/strong\u003e is an attractive cabinet specimen that showcases the superb crystal quality for which this locality is known.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46388760019140,"sku":"S399","price":500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S399Dioptase_1.webp?v=1783936861","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/dioptase-from-congo","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}