Dioptase on Matrix, Mineral Specimen from Kunene Region, Namibia, Africa

Description

Dioptase on Matrix, Mineral Specimen from Kunene Region, Namibia, Africa

Dimensions:

4.9 cm (1.93”) x 3.6 cm (1.4”) x 4.15 cm (1.63”)

Weight: 73 g

Dioptase is an intense emerald-green to bluish-green copper cyclosilicate mineral. It is transparent to translucent. Its luster is vitreous to sub-adamantine. Its formula is CuSiO₃?H₂O (also reported as CuSiO₂(OH)₂). It has a hardness of 5.

Nharo has been collecting mineral specimens in Southern Africa since 2002. We focus on bringing a wide variety of unusual, beautiful and energetic minerals back home with us!