Dioptase - Specimen ethiopia more opaque appearance compared to

more opaque appearance compared to typical honey-colored examples

Description: One of my favorites in the free flow collection

The crystal shows strong lengthwise striations

Approximate Size of 1 Piece: 8cm x 3

and it has been used in jewelry and other decorative items for centuries

Dioptase - Specimen ethiopia more opaque appearance compared toMined from: The Democratic Republic of Congo Description: This one of a kind dioptase specimen has a strong pocketed structure, with deep blue green crystals gathered around a central opening in the matrix. The crystal faces are sharply formed and highly reflective, with a darker green body color that brightens around thinner edges and exposed terminations. What makes this piece especially interesting visually is the contrast between the vivid