Dioptase

Item Description

Dioptase has one of the most distinctive and alluring colors of any mineral species, but one rarely sees faceted stones on the market. Dioptase is known as one of the premier species from places like Tsumeb, and is a favorite among collectors world wide. This facetted gem is actually from Republic of Congo, not Tsumeb, and it is one of the few Dioptase stones we have had to offer from the Mpita Mine. Now this gem is not 100% gem quality, but it does pass light, and it has the classic electric emerald green color for which the species is known. This gem has a "Round Brilliant" cut. I will say that the supply of Dioptase rough on the market is minimal at best, and even though this gem is included, it is a very good size stone for any collector. This would be a superb opportunity to obtain a Dioptase gem to pair with one of your specimens for an incredible rough and cut set, or have the stone set into jewelry.