{"product_id":"dioptase-specimen-congo-20","title":"Dioptase Specimen | Republic of the Congo","description":"\u003cp\u003eAA-grade Dioptase specimen from Reneville, Republic of the Congo, measuring 1.22 by 0.87 by 0.81 inches. This is a single specimen, and the exact piece photographed is the one you receive. Reneville stands among the world's premier Dioptase localities, and small cabinet pieces from it are collected for color depth few green minerals can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDioptase is a rare copper cyclosilicate that crystallizes as prismatic emerald-to-teal green crystals in the oxidized zones of copper deposits, the intense color coming from copper itself. It is far too soft and brittle for jewelry, which keeps it a collector mineral. AA grade reflects strong color and crystal definition. The specimen is completely natural and untreated, sourced through a community partnership in Reneville.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest displayed in a cabinet, dome, or thumbnail case away from daily handling, Dioptase is traditionally associated with love and emotional healing work. At Mohs 5 with brittle cleavage, it calls for gentle handling and a stable spot rather than pockets or carry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213234565156,"sku":"IND-DIO-SPC-0020","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/dioptase-crystal-specimen-republic-congo-20-02_9846a203-3cbe-4902-bf33-bd2d8fc1ce4e.png?v=1783736160","url":"https:\/\/beyondbohemian.com\/products\/dioptase-specimen-congo-20","provider":"Beyond Bohemian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}