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22.3Cts-Dioptase Malachite Crystal specimen TBM-2555 //** trueblueminerals

SKU
TBM-2555
Dimensions (mm)
24.200 x 11.500 x 9.000mm
Weight (cts)
22.300
Treatment
No Treatment
Shape
Freeform
Type
Rough, Specimen
Clarity
N/A
Colours

DIOPTASE -MALACHITE

NAMIBIA

NO TREATMENT

BEAUTIFUL TRANSPARENT VIVID GREEN COLOUR-DIOPTASE CRYSTAL

SOME WITH GREAT TERMINATION CRYSTLIZATION

Dioptase Specifications & Characteristics

What type of gem is dioptase? This mineral is an extremely rare copper cyclosilicate that crystallizes in small prismatic shards and inclusions within quartz. It forms from oxidized copper veins and commonly occurs around other copper-bearing minerals, like chrysocolla, malachite, or shattuckite.

Dioptase falls at 5 on the Mohs mineral hardness scale (the same as tooth enamel). That and its perfect cleavage makes it exceptionally fragile.

The mineral also exhibits some fascinating optical properties. As light enters dioptase gems, it splits into two components refracting in two semi-different directions and speeds. This difference, which you can measure with a refractometer, is known as birefringence.

MORE INFO ON-https://www.gemrockauctions.com/learn/a-z-of-gemstones/dioptase

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trueblueminerals
rare large gemstones and minerals
Mermaid Beach, Australia
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    Very pleased with the specimen and transaction

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    Responsive seller, which is appreciated. Lovely gem. The only issue was with shipping. I paid for post but it was sent via Fedex. Fedex (of course) charged me illegal fees over a month after delivery! This was why I chose post and not Fedex.

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Overview

Listing Type : Standard
Product ID : 2452184
Starts : 7th November 2024 05:52 pm PST
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