DR Congo

Dioptase — DR Congo · 3.4 cm

SKU · LL1101
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A cluster of emerald-green dioptase crystals. Dioptase from DR Congo, 3.4 × 2.1 × 2 cm, 20 g.
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Specimen details

MineralDioptase
LocalityDR Congo
Crystal systemTrigonal
Chemical formulaCuSiO₃·H₂O
Dimensions3.4 cm × 2.1 cm × 2.0 cm
Weight20 g

About this specimen

Congolese dioptase at 20 g; a miniature with the deepest green in the mineral world.

Dioptase is a copper silicate with an emerald-green colour so intense it was once mistaken for emerald; the Congo crystals are the standard.

DR Congo's copper and cobalt districts produce the deepest green malachite and the most vivid cobaltoan calcite on the market.

Dimensions place it in the miniature range, 3.4 × 2.1 × 2 cm (1.34 × 0.83 × 0.79 in) and 20 g (0.7 oz). Condition is otherwise as photographed.

Delicate crystals: handle by the matrix only.

Specimens are photographed and catalogued one at a time before they reach this page.

  • Mineral: Dioptase
  • Locality: DR Congo
  • Size: 3.4 × 2.1 × 2 cm / 1.34 × 0.83 × 0.79 in
  • Weight: 20 g / 0.7 oz
  • SKU: LL1101

About Dioptase

Dioptase is a silicate mineral recognized among collectors for its crystal form and distribution.

Learn more about Dioptase in our encyclopedia

About DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo — above all the Katanga Copperbelt — is a world-class source of secondary copper and cobalt minerals.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Dioptase natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Dioptase — DR Congo · 3.4 cm
Dioptase — DR Congo · 3.4 cm
$87.99