Dioptase & Quartz on Calcite- D.R. Congo Stone: Red Jasper

Stone: Red Jasper

We had a few of these specimens in our galleries and everybody loved them

the calcite and aragonite in these slices are fluorescent under ultraviolet light

bringing balance

Dioptase & Quartz on Calcite- D.R. Congo Stone: Red JasperDioptase is known for being a mesmerizing mineral. Something about its deep emerald green color just grabs everyone's attention. This specimen contains a couple of smaller quartz crystals scattered around, as well as a base of calcite that turns orange under ultraviolet light! Size: 1. 6 x 1. 0 x 0. 7 in. Weight: 0. 8 oz Dioptase is a fragile, copper based mineral that has been used for almost 9000 years. It got its name from the greek words "dia",