{"product_id":"dioptase-with-malachite","title":"Dioptase with Malachite from Congo Crystal Specimen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eDeep emerald-green Dioptase crystals cover this attractive specimen from the famous Kimbedi deposit in the Republic of the Congo. The sharp, lustrous crystals are beautifully complemented by soft Malachite growths, creating a striking contrast in both texture and colour. Together, these two secondary copper minerals form a classic association that is highly regarded by mineral collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"lzz9rh\" data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"1071\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dioptase\u003cbr data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"581\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eAssociated Minerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malachite, Matrix\u003cbr data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kimbedi, Mindouli, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo\u003cbr data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigonal\u003cbr data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald Green with Deep Green Malachite\u003cbr data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eLustre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous (Dioptase), Silky to Velvety (Malachite)\u003cbr data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent to Translucent\u003cbr data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-formed Prismatic Crystals with Botryoidal Malachite on Matrix\u003cbr data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eSpecimen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40 mm × 31 mm × 21 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eDioptase is prized for its vivid emerald-green colour and brilliant vitreous lustre, while the Malachite formed during a later stage of mineralisation, producing soft botryoidal coatings that enhance the specimen without obscuring the crystal faces. The contrast between the sharp Dioptase crystals and the velvety Malachite adds both visual appeal and geological interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eCollected from the renowned copper deposits of Kimbedi, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eDioptase with Malachite from Congo\u003c\/strong\u003e is an attractive cabinet specimen that showcases one of the world's finest mineral associations from this famous locality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46388759593156,"sku":"S398","price":600.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S398Dioptase_1.webp?v=1783936929","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/dioptase-with-malachite","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}