{"product_id":"dioptase-specimen-congo-8","title":"Dioptase Specimen | Republic of the Congo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an AA-grade Dioptase specimen from Reneville, Republic of the Congo, measuring 1.24 x 0.83 x 0.63 inches, and the exact piece photographed is the piece delivered. Reneville is among the premier dioptase localities on earth, known for the color depth and crystal clarity that serious mineral collectors seek out globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDioptase is a rare copper cyclosilicate that forms glassy hexagonal prisms in the oxidized zones of copper deposits, and the emerald-to-teal green is structural copper color, never dye or coating. Too soft and brittle for jewelry, it lives almost entirely in the collector market. This piece is fully natural, sourced through a community partnership in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThumbnail specimens like this belong in display cases, riker mounts, and dedicated mineral shelves, and dioptase is traditionally connected with emotional healing and intuition. At Mohs 5 with brittle crystals, it should be displayed rather than handled and kept clear of knocks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213234696228,"sku":"IND-DIO-SPC-0008","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/dioptase-crystal-specimen-republic-congo-8-03_623036b6-7804-4aa8-b394-f13a967756bf.png?v=1783735858","url":"https:\/\/beyondbohemian.com\/products\/dioptase-specimen-congo-8","provider":"Beyond Bohemian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}