{"product_id":"dioptase-specimen-congo-5","title":"Dioptase Specimen | Republic of the Congo","description":"\u003cp\u003eDioptase specimen, AA grade, from Reneville in the Republic of the Congo, measuring 1.58 by 0.99 by 0.42 inches. What you receive is the exact specimen photographed, a single collector piece. Its low, elongated profile suits a thumbnail mount or display box, formats serious dioptase collectors tend to favor for the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHydrous copper silicate is the chemistry; the result is green so saturated it approaches emerald, achieved with copper rather than chromium. Crystals form as short hexagonal prisms in oxidized copper zones, and Congolese material sets the standard worldwide. Color and structure here are entirely natural and untreated, sourced through a community partnership in Reneville.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it cased and admire it in place; this is a cabinet mineral, traditionally linked with love and healing work, not a handling stone. It is a natural fit for collectors building out African copper-mineral suites. Mohs 5 hardness plus pronounced brittleness means even light knocks can shed crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213233647652,"sku":"IND-DIO-SPC-0005","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/dioptase-crystal-specimen-republic-congo-5-01_4ee2fb58-c7d2-443d-941e-c1de0c787abb.png?v=1783735784","url":"https:\/\/beyondbohemian.com\/products\/dioptase-specimen-congo-5","provider":"Beyond Bohemian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}