Dioptase - Specimen Trichopeltarion greggi fossil as Afghanistan has been a

as Afghanistan has been a significant source of emeralds throughout history

Weight: 6g

5cm in diameter

and subtle hints of purple depending on the angle of light

a mineral in the quartz family

Dioptase - Specimen Trichopeltarion greggi fossil as Afghanistan has been aMined from: Democratic Republic of the Congo Description: This one of a kind dioptase specimen has a dense, sculptural form with dark, tightly packed crystals covering both lobes of the piece. The crystals appear deep green to nearly black in lower light, but flashes of blue green show through along the edges and thinner areas, especially where the light catches the glassy faces. The overall structure gives it a strong cabinet presence, with dozens of