Raw Dioptase Specimen Rock – 88 grams

Raw Natural Dioptase Specimen Rock / Stone

Country of Origin: Kunene Region, Namibia

Quantity: 1 Dioptase Specimen. You will receive the exact gemstone shown in the photos.

Size: approx 2.5cm in height x 6cm in width x 5cm in depth

10-point scale of mineral hardness: 5 (10 – Hard, 1 soft)

Weight: 88 grams

Care has been taken to ensure that weights and measurements are as accurate as possible, however please do note that these are only approximate.

These specimens are in their natural raw form and shedding of small crystals is normal. Natural inclusions, cracks and pockets are all visible and all part of the natural stone. Please handle with extra care. These are very fragile stones.

Dioptase is an extremely rare Copper cyclosilicate mineral that crystallizes in small shards, as well as inclusions within Quartz. This mineral occurs around other copper bearing minerals such as Chrysocolla and Malachite.