Dioptase & Quartz on Calcite- D.R. Congo Its soft hues of baby

Its soft hues of baby blue create a mesmerizing look of a heavenly stream

Location: Além Paraíba

Fossil Type & Species: Body & Macrophtalmust sp

meaning they change colors when viewed from various angles

Dioptase & Quartz on Calcite- D.R. Congo Its soft hues of babyDioptase 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",