Emerald-green, transparent to translucent crystals of dioptase are found in the oxidized parts of copper sulfide deposits. Dioptase occurs in North America, but generally as little more than a stain on the host rock. Big luscious crystals such as those used in jewelry are found in South Africa.
When first discovered, dioptase was more expensive than diamond.
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Green has long been the symbol of harmony, sympathy, creativity, health, and abundance.
A merchants stone, dioptase has long been thought to attract good fortune, promote sales, and bring good will to a business. It is a stone of prosperity and progress.
Dioptase " . . . can be used to both clear and stimulate all chakras to the higher level of awareness and action, bringing an invigoration and refreshing energy to the physical, emotional, and intellectual bodies." 1
Dioptase is said to be healing of body and mind. It is thought to sooth digestive distress and ulcers. And it has been used as an aid in attaining emotional stability and increasing self esteem. Excellent for meditation.
"Dioptase is an especially powerful healer for those who have physical diseases related to past emotional traumas from abuse. Examples of this pattern include women who have experienced sexual abuse and have manifested reproductive disease, or those who have experienced emotional abuse and have manifested heart disease. Any physical disease related to past emotional trauma can be positively affected by the healing energy of Dioptase." 2
Dioptase is the official gem of Congo.
1) A. Melody "Love is in the Earth- A Kaleidoscope of Crystals" pg. 146
2) Naisha Ahsian "The Book of Stones: Who They Are & What They Teach " pg. 141
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