{"product_id":"dioptase-on-quartz-matrix-kaokoveld-namibia-1","title":"Dioptase on Quartz Matrix (130 g) - Namibia","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003e🔬 \u003cem data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003eScientific Description\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant specimen showcases lustrous emerald-green dioptase crystals perched on a natural quartz matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dioptase forms sharp, translucent rhombohedral crystals, displaying intense internal brilliance and depth of color. The quartz serves as a perfect backdrop, highlighting the dioptase’s vivid tone and crystalline geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece exemplifies the top-quality dioptase from Namibia, known for producing some of the world’s most desirable copper silicate specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality: \u003c\/strong\u003eNamibia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen comes from the Kaokoveld, in Namibia’s Kunene region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dioptase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e8.1 × 6.15 × 3.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e130 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔎 \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLustrous emerald-green dioptase in sharp, translucent crystals on a natural quartz matrix. A dioptase mineral specimen from Namibia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDioptase is about 5 on the Mohs scale and has perfect cleavage, so handle gently and avoid knocks or ultrasonic cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 130 g, a solid display specimen with good colour depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn crystal traditions dioptase is called the “Stone of the Heart”. This is a cultural note, not a health claim.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SaltyCrystal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53516887458164,"sku":"JT-9\/25-SC-NAM-DQz-0011-P185","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/4343\/3588\/files\/JT_0011_1.png?v=1760704970","url":"https:\/\/saltycrystal.com\/products\/dioptase-on-quartz-matrix-kaokoveld-namibia-1","provider":"SaltyCrystal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}