{"product_id":"dioptase-from","title":"Dioptase from Congo Natural Crystal Mineral Specimen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"559\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBright emerald-green Dioptase crystals cover this attractive specimen from the famous Kimbedi locality in the Republic of the Congo. The display features numerous sharply formed trigonal crystals with excellent vitreous lustre, creating a sparkling carpet of crystals across the natural matrix. Several larger, well-developed crystals stand proudly above the smaller crystal layer, giving the specimen excellent depth and visual appeal.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"lzz9rh\" data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"962\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dioptase\u003cbr data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kimbedi, Mindouli, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo\u003cbr data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigonal\u003cbr data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald Green\u003cbr data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eLustre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous\u003cbr data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent to Translucent\u003cbr data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-formed Prismatic Crystals on Matrix\u003cbr data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 29 mm × 59 mm × 13 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eDioptase is prized for its vibrant emerald-green colour and exceptional crystal brilliance. It forms in the oxidised zones of copper deposits, where silica-rich fluids react with copper minerals to produce its distinctive transparent to translucent crystals. Its intense colour and limited occurrence have made it one of the world's most sought-after secondary copper minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eCollected from the renowned Kimbedi deposit, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eDioptase from Congo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful natural specimen that showcases the exceptional crystal quality for which this locality is internationally recognised.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46388760543428,"sku":"S400","price":500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S400Dioptase_1.webp?v=1783936698","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/dioptase-from","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}