Dioptase | Congo | CuSiO2(OH)2 | Dioptase Specimen

These gorgeous little babies come out of the Reneville mine, a newly producing locality and are sometimes paired with chrysocolla and shattuckite.
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Dioptase is a relatively rare and often prohibitively expensive crystal to collect as it is highly sought after for its unforgettable emerald teal color.
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Metaphysically, dioptase is a strong heart healer, dissolving some of the heaviest emotions including self-hatred and shame, transmuting them to pure love.