Dioptase Photos   
Cochise College               
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Roger Weller, geology instructor

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dioptase crystals-2
Africa
Dioptase is a hydrous copper silicate that forms dark emerald-green stubby crystals. 
It is a rare mineral that is highly prized by collectors because of its rich color and
well-formed crystals.
 

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Photo is copyright free onlyfor non-commercial educational uses.
Just credit photo to R.Weller/Cochise College.