{"product_id":"dioptase-with-malachite-chrysocolla-specimen-congo","title":"Dioptase with Malachite \u0026 Chrysocolla Specimen (Congo) – 刚果翠铜矿共生孔雀石与蓝铜矿矿标","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDioptase with Malachite \u0026amp; Chrysocolla Specimen (Congo) – 刚果翠铜矿共生孔雀石与蓝铜矿矿标\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautiful natural copper-mineral association showcasing three visually distinctive minerals in one specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe star of the specimen is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDioptase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, recognised for its exceptionally vivid emerald-green colour and glassy lustre. It occurs naturally alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalachite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with its characteristic rich green tones and banded or earthy textures, as well as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysocolla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which contributes beautiful blue, turquoise and blue-green colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination creates a remarkable spectrum of natural copper-mineral colours, ranging from bright emerald green through deep green to turquoise blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCongo is particularly well known for its copper-rich mineral deposits and has produced many highly attractive specimens featuring Dioptase, Malachite and Chrysocolla.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery specimen is naturally unique, with variations in crystal formation, colour distribution, matrix and mineral association.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDioptase (翠铜矿)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula: CuSiO₃·H₂O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System: Trigonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour: Emerald green to deep green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLustre: Vitreous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for its exceptionally vivid green crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalachite (孔雀石)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula: Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System: Monoclinic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour: Light to deep green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften recognised by its distinctive green banding and botryoidal or earthy formations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysocolla (蓝铜矿)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hydrated copper-bearing mineral\/metalloid-rich copper mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonly occurs in blue, turquoise, teal and green shades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften forms as botryoidal, earthy or massive material\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eThree Copper Minerals in One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Dioptase, Malachite and Chrysocolla create an especially attractive natural association.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌈 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional Colour Combination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – vivid emerald green, deep green and blue-turquoise tones create a beautiful natural colour palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant Dioptase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – the intense green of Dioptase provides a striking focal point within the specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇨🇩 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCongo Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – the copper-rich mineral deposits of Congo are renowned for producing attractive copper-mineral specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔬 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Geological Association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – these minerals can occur together within the oxidised zones of copper deposits, making the specimen interesting from both an aesthetic and geological perspective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is an excellent choice for collectors interested in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDioptase, Malachite, Chrysocolla, copper minerals and African mineral specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of three copper-bearing minerals also makes it an attractive educational specimen for appreciating the different colours, textures and crystal habits produced within copper-rich geological environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize - 94mm x 75mm x 78mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Gems SG","offers":[{"title":"Default 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