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Designer Jewelry by Jan McClellan


Dioptase


Dioptase Rough

Fact: Dioptase is an emerald green silicate of copper. Specimens are often deeply colored and show well-developed crystals. The faces of the crystals are very reflective due to a fairly high luster. It is rather soft for a gemstone and is not usually cut as a gemstone. The drusy (crystal face) is very beautiful and suitable for pendants if well protected.

Fancy: Dioptase is believed to relieve mental stress, promote abundance, relaxation, love and emotional expressiveness.

Finished Jewelry using Dioptase

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Agate Amber Ammolite Azurite-Malachite Charoite
Dino Bone Dioptase Fluorite Jade Jasper
Lapis Opal Serpentine Sugiliite Sunstone
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