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Dioptase

When Dioptase was discoverd it was originally thought to be emeralds found by the copper miners at the Altyn-Tyube mine!

Interpretation

Abundance, Vitality, & Balance
Forgiveness & Compassion for Others
Helps Relinquish Negative Emotions
Allows One to Let Go of the Past

Chakras

Heart

Zodiac Signs

Sagittarius & Scorpio

Fun Facts

When Dioptase was discoverd it was originally thought to be emeralds found by the copper miners at the Altyn-Tyube mine!

Scientific Information

Formula 

Cu6Si6O18ยท6H2O

Coloration

Dark teal, emerald green

Group

Silicate Mineral

Moh's Hardness

5

Origin

Namibia, Kazakhstan, Romania, United States, Argentina, Chile, and many minor localities worldwide

Uses

Jewelry, Specimens, pigments

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