Dioptase & Quartz on Calcite- D.R. Congo A one-off original design by

A one-off original design by a local artist with impeccable craftsmanship

We had a few of these specimens in our galleries and everybody loved them

Much of what is on the market today has been dyed to enhance the appearance of the minerals banding

You will receive the slab pictured

meaning mallow-green stone

Dioptase & Quartz on Calcite- D.R. Congo A one-off original design byDioptase is known for being a mesmerizing mineral. Something about its deep emerald green color just grabs everyone's attention. This specimen contains a couple of smaller quartz crystals scattered around, as well as a base of calcite that turns orange under ultraviolet light! Size: 1. 6 x 1. 0 x 0. 7 in. Weight: 0. 8 oz Dioptase is a fragile, copper based mineral that has been used for almost 9000 years. It got its name from the greek words "dia",