Dioptase - Specimen blue sapphire especially with the side profile

especially with the side profile exposed

5cm x 9cm                                                                                          Weight: Approximately 1

While the source of these beads is unknown

As a member of the beryl family

Dioptase - Specimen blue sapphire especially with the side profileMined 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