{"product_id":"dioptase-specimen-congo","title":"Dioptase Specimen (Congo) – 刚果翠铜矿矿标","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDioptase Specimen (Congo) – 刚果翠铜矿矿标\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a stunning natural mineral specimen featuring the remarkable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemerald-green colour of Dioptase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDioptase is a copper silicate mineral renowned among collectors for its exceptionally vivid green colour, which can range from bright emerald green to deep, saturated green. Well-formed crystals can display a beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evitreous, glass-like lustre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making Dioptase one of the most eye-catching green minerals in a mineral collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCongo is an important source of Dioptase specimens, particularly material associated with the copper-rich deposits of the Katanga region. Natural specimens can occur as individual crystals, crystal clusters or crystals growing over a contrasting matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach specimen is naturally unique, with variations in crystal size, transparency, colour intensity, lustre and matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dioptase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CuSiO₃·H₂O\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Group:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper silicate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Congo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Emerald green to deep green\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLustre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commonly forms in the oxidised zones of copper deposits\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It's Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💚 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional Emerald-Green Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Dioptase is famous for its exceptionally saturated green colour, often compared with emerald.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Natural Lustre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Crystal faces can exhibit a striking glassy lustre when viewed under good lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇨🇩 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCongo Locality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Congo is renowned for producing attractive Dioptase and other copper-mineral specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔬 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Mineralogy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Dioptase is a hydrated copper silicate and is an excellent example of minerals formed in the oxidised zones of copper deposits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪨 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally Unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Every specimen has its own crystal arrangement, matrix and colour distribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDioptase is highly sought after by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emineral collectors and copper-mineral enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because of its distinctive colour and attractive crystal habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts intense green appearance makes it an excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecabinet specimen or display mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly for collectors interested in African minerals, copper minerals and naturally occurring green crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional \/ Metaphysical Appreciation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDioptase is traditionally appreciated in the crystal community for its associations with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheart, emotional renewal and transformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is traditionally associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💚 Heart-centred energy and compassion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Emotional renewal and personal growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Transformation and fresh beginnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🕊️ Releasing emotional heaviness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧘 Inner reflection and self-awareness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e❤️ Encouraging openness and emotional 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