Dioptase & Quartz on Calcite- D.R. Congo The remaining sides have been

The remaining sides have been left in their raw form

One look at the photos of this specimen and you will see just how beautiful clear quartz is

Location: Kem Kem Beds

It can form with calcium or sodium and gets its name from the Greek word stilbein ( to shine)

Dioptase & Quartz on Calcite- D.R. Congo The remaining sides have beenDioptase 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",