Sierra Ember Dioptase on Matrix | 36g | Congo

This 36g Dioptase specimen glows with the quiet intensity of a desert sunrise. Rich rust-orange matrix meets lush teal crystal growth in a palette that feels both grounded and transcendent. Clusters of dioptase crystals nestle like dew along the ridges, catching the light with delicate sparkle. It’s a piece that feels like it holds stories—forgotten lands, buried dreams, and the courage to remember.   Scientific Notes: Dioptase is a copper cyclosilicate known for its vivid emerald-green hue and trigonal crystal formation. It forms in oxidized copper deposits and often appears with quartz or limonite-rich matrix, as seen here. This Congo-sourced specimen features shimmering druzy overgrowth with prominent matrix exposure—an ideal addition for collectors and lovers of Earth’s natural geometry.   Metaphysical Properties: Dioptase is deeply connected to the heart chakra. It is known for aiding emotional healing, encouraging forgiveness, and restoring inner alignment. This stone supports th