Dioptase - Specimen botanical fossil or calm aesthetic

or calm aesthetic

Its rich color palette and intricate natural veining make it highly sought after for both jewelry and ornamental pieces

5cm Approximate Weight for 1 piece: 65g

16cmApproximate Size of 1 Piece: 16cm x 4cm x 4cmApproximate Weight of 1 Piece: 380g

depositing silica over time

Dioptase - Specimen botanical fossil or calm aestheticMined from: The Democratic Republic of Congo Description: This one of a kind dioptase specimen has a more cavernous, pocketed look than the tighter crystal clusters, with rich blue green crystal growth spread across a dark natural matrix. Instead of broad isolated crystals dominating the piece, this specimen shows layers of smaller intergrown crystals lining recesses and coating uneven surfaces, giving it a textured, almost frosted appearance in some