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 the release of past wounds and helps open the heart to clarity, love, and spiritual renewal.