Dioptase - Mineral Specimen unique calcite Great detail & preservation with

Great detail & preservation with the wood being replaced by agate

• Ribbed cuffs and waistband

The overall look is dark and dramatic

typical of common to semi-precious opal material from these fields

offering a tactile and meaningful way to stay grounded

Dioptase - Mineral Specimen unique calcite Great detail & preservation withMined from: Renville Mine, Pool Department, Republic of the Congo Description: This dioptase specimen from the Renville Mine shows a classic botryoidal copper rich matrix coated with dense clusters of deep green crystals lining a natural cavity. The outer surface has that velvety, granular look typical of oxidized copper minerals, while the interior opens into a pocket of well formed, glassy dioptase crystals. The contrast between the rough exterior