{"product_id":"dioptase-raw-mineral-specimen-sold-as-seen","title":"Dioptase Raw Mineral Specimen, Sold as Seen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA characterful old collection piece with striking electric teal Dioptase veining running dramatically through a rich multi-mineral matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful 46.7g free-standing Dioptase specimen measuring approximately 4.6x4x2.8cm, sourced from an old private mineral collection with its precise origin unrecorded. The piece is packed with character, displaying bold veins and patches of vivid electric teal-green Dioptase cutting across a richly coloured matrix of grey Quartz, deep rust-red iron oxide, and secondary green mineral coatings that vary across each face. Every angle reveals something different, making this a highly engaging piece to study and display. Dioptase is a rare copper cyclosilicate mineral that forms as a secondary oxidation product in the weathered zones of copper ore deposits, and it is the copper content within its crystal structure that produces its extraordinary intense blue-green colour, one of the most vivid of any mineral in the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDioptase is strongly associated with the heart chakra, regarded as a stone of compassion, forgiveness, and living fully in the present moment. It carries a vibrant, renewing energy that encourages joy, abundance, and an open-hearted approach to life. The richly layered character of this particular specimen, with its bold teal veining and warm iron-rich matrix, gives it a grounded yet vibrant energy that is as striking to work with as it is to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"water-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eWater cleanse?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"water-text\"\u003eNot recommended. Dioptase is a soft and fragile mineral and can be damaged by water exposure. Cleanse with moonlight, sound, or smoke instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tali \u0026 Loz Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50722903261431,"sku":"7895 025 173","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/3491\/0874\/files\/dioptase-raw-mineral-specimen-sold-as-seen-tali-loz-crystals-1234955668.jpg?v=1777557671","url":"https:\/\/www.taliandloz.com\/en-jp\/products\/dioptase-raw-mineral-specimen-sold-as-seen","provider":"Tali \u0026 Loz Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}