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	Dioptase, rock, crystal, mineral, gem stone, birth stones - mineralgallery
		Fine crystals of dioptase are still available in large supplies but their sources are few and the continued demand may put a squeeze on their abundance in the future.
		Dioptase is a very beautiful mineral and it is one of the few minerals that can challenge the peerlessness of emerald's deep green.
		An enormous amount of dioptase was recently encountered in the Fast 19 stope on the 32 level; the finest dioptase has come from the lower oxidation zone and has been collected during the last 5 years.
	www.mineralgallery.co.za /dioptase.htm (543 words)

	Dioptase - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dioptase is an intense emerald-green to bluish-green copper cyclosilicate mineral.
		Dioptase is a very rare mineral found mostly in desert regions were it forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidized zone of copper sulfide mineral deposits.
		Dioptase is popular with mineral collectors and it is occasionally cut into small emerald-like gems.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dioptase (491 words)

	Dioptase -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Dioptase is a rare mineral found mostly in (An arid region with little or no vegetation) desert regions were it forms as a secondary mineral in the (additional info and facts about oxidized) oxidized zone of copper (A compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive) sulfide mineral deposits.
		Dioptase is also found in the deserts of the southwestern (The army of the United States of America; organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare) USA.
		Dioptase is popular with mineral collectors and it is occasionally cut into small emerald-like (A crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry) gems.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/di/dioptase.htm (853 words)

	Dioptase (coarse grade) \| Natural Pigments (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Dioptase is a bluer green than malachite and varies in masstone color from strong bluish green to vivid yellow green.
		Dioptase is a copper silicate mineral found in many parts of the world, such as Namibia, Kazakhstan, Romania, USA, Chile, and Peru, in the upper oxidized portions of copper ore deposits along with malachite.
		Dioptase is moderately toxic and care should be used in handling the dry powder pigment as well as the pigment dispersed in medium.
	www.naturalpigments.com /detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=420-11S (553 words)

	How to Use Crystals: Dioptase
		Dioptase is considered by many crystal healers to be a relatively young stone which is evolving into emerald-like frequencies.
		We were both impressed by this, and more impressed when she made up an essence blend of Peruvian daffodil and dioptase which immediately began to work on (literally attack) some of her long-standing issues.
		In meditation I usually place dioptase on the heart chakra, although it can also be placed between the heart and the throat (an area which is sometimes called the high heart chakra).
	www.rainbowcrystal.com /crystal/gems/dioptase.html (438 words)

	DIOPTASE - LoveToKnow Article on DIOPTASE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The m faces are striated parallel to the edges between r, s and in.
		The crystals vary from transparent to translucent with a vitreous lustre, and are bright emerald-green in color; they thus have a certain resemblance to emerald, hence the early name emerald-copper (German, Kupfer-Smaragd).
		Dioptase has occasionally been used as a gem-stone, especially in Russia and Persia; it has a fine color, but a low degree of hardness and the transparency is imperfect.
	30.1911encyclopedia.org /D/DI/DIOPTASE.htm (339 words)

	Astrology & Gemstones, Birthstones: Dioptase Gem for Virgo, Sagittarius, Scorpio - Gems shop online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Dioptase is the talismanic stone of the African Congo.
		Dioptase is a very beautiful mineral and it is one of the few minerals that can challenge the peerlessness of emerald's deep green.
		Dioptase is an emerald green silicate of copper.
	www.findyourfate.com /gemology/gemstones/Dioptase.html (242 words)

	www.amazonite.com - Top Quality Gemstones, Minerals and Fossils - Dioptase (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Dioptase is harder than most copper minerals and is one of the few rhombic silicates.
		Dioptase is very rare and is usually only used as a collectors mineral, its uses in jewellery are very rare.
		Dioptase is one of the minerals that can be compared to the perfect green of emeralds, but sadly is too soft for use in Jewellery.
	www.amazonite.com /strangestuff/dioptase.asp (138 words)

	Wholesale Dioptase from TOPROCK GEMSTONES and MINERALS
		The green of dioptase is so strong that it sometimes hides the magnificent sparkle of the gemstone and the finest specimens have been mistaken for emerald.
		Dioptase should always be handled very gently as it can be chipped very easily and should never be brought into contact with acids or ammonia as these chemicals will dissolve it.
		Dioptase is a member of the silicate family of minerals and gemstones.
	www.toprocks.info /crystalsandminerals/dioptase.htm (374 words)

	Lets Talk Gemstones
		Dioptase incorporates the native metal, copper in the Si6O18 ring structure with water to form the only gem material that so closely approaches the finest color of emerald.
		According to Jaroslav Bauer and Vladimir Bouska in A Guide In Color To Precious And Semi-Precious Stones, the first known crystals of dioptase were brought to Semipalatinsk in Kazakhstan from the Kirgiz Steppes in Siberia in 1870 by the Bukharan merchant Akhir Mahmed.
		The Mineral Museum at the New Mexico Institute of Mines and Technology in Socorro showcases a magnificent dioptase specimen that is worth the drive to Socorro to view it.
	www.attawaygems.com /NMFG/Lets_talk_gemstones_dioptase.htm (691 words)

	Crystals
		Dioptase is unsurpassed in its ability to transmit a potent deep green ray into the recesses of the heart.
		Dioptase held at the heart will cross the threshold of the heart's protective shield and work upon dissolving the walls that have been built in the heart's defence.
		Dioptase is a powerful crystaline energy that can heal that wound of lost love and help the soul to find true fulfilment within the self.
	www.twistedtree.org.uk /Crystals.htm (5499 words)

	Dioptase (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Dioptase appears as emerald-green crystals, and is relatively rare.
		Dioptase is useful for spiritual attunement, and to identify and address root-causes of issues.
		Dioptase stimulates memory of past-lives, and awareness of 'that which is hidden' which can assist in current situations.
	www.brightnewdawn.com /private/crystals/x_dioptase.htm (73 words)

	[Ganoksin] - Lets Talk Gemstones - Dioptase: A Cyclosilicate
		Dioptase incorporates the native metal, copper in the Si6O18 ring structure with water to form the only gem material that so closely approaches the finest color of emerald.
		Despite its beauty, fragile dioptase is not suitable for use in jewelry.
		The Mineral Museum at the New Mexico Institute of Mines and Technology in Socorro showcases a magnificent dioptase specimen that is worth the drive to Socorro to view it.
	www.ganoksin.com /borisat/nenam/talk-gem-dioptase.htm (845 words)

	Natural Mineral Pigments: Dioptase [fine]
		Dioptase is a copper silicate mineral found in the upper oxidized portions of copper ore deposits.
		Dioptase is a copper silicate mineral found in many parts of the world in the upper oxidized portions of copper ore deposits along with malachite.
		Iconofile dioptase is a grainy pigment, which as Russian iconographers know and prefer, gives the icon painter some options.
	www.iconofile.com /pigments_dioptase.asp (567 words)

	Dioptase, General Information - Crystal Healing & Alternative Health in Amber's Avalon's Treasury (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The energies of the dioptase are directed towards our inner self: They touch ourselves at the centre of our soul and this way result in an energetic balance bringing harmony for body and soul.
		The dioptase is a harmonizing stone and, therefore, can be used particularly well to fight pain and to promote the consonance with nature and fellow men.
		The first dioptase crystals known in the western world were discovered in the mountain Altyn-Tyube in Kazakhstan and were brought to the Russian czar whose court was in St. Petersburg at that time.
	www.alternative-health-crystal-healing.com /Dioptas-1.html (245 words)

	Dioptase Information about the mineral specimen, gem or Crystal
		Dioptase is one of the few minerals that comes close to emerald's deep green.
		Dioptase often forms stubby six sided prisms, that have three faces of a rhombohedon.
		Dioptase is also found at Soda Lake Mountain, in Saint Bernardino, California, Rich crusts of very slender, short, upright green needles associated with willemite and wulfenite were found at Tiger, Arizona, in the Mammoth Mine.
	www.minerals-n-more.com /Dioptase_Info.html (431 words)

	DIOPTASE - About DIOPTASE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		DIOPTASE is a software development company specialized in automation of meters readings with hand held terminals.
		DIOPTASE is specialized in the meter reading with Hand Held computers and can offer various solutions adapted to your requirements, for either standard (manual) or automatic meter reading technique.
		DIOPTASE gives to the utilities total freedom in the way they choose to operate the meter reading routes whether they wish to combine several meter reading modes or just choose one meter reading system.
	www.dioptase.biz /en/index.php (395 words)

	MinVision - Dioptase - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
		Dioptase from Tsumeb is one of our Top 100 Minerals for collectors.
		Dioptase is probably the most desired mineral from Tsumeb, possibly second only to azurite.
		Likely because of the strong association of dioptase with the Tsumeb mine, some collectors and writers assume that the Tsumeb mine is the type locality for the species.
	www.minvision.com /article-74.html (174 words)

	Dioptase (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Dioptase has got a hardness of 5 and so it is not very hard, but sometimes it is also used for jewels.
		Because of the emerald-green color Dioptase is often confused with emerald.
		Dioptase can be found in Kazakhstan (Altyn-Tube), in Namibia (Tsumeb), in the USA and in Peru.
	www.hpwt.de /Mineralien/Dioptase.htm (109 words)

	Fine Minerals - Arkenstone
		A dramatic specimen of dioptase on contrasting matrix, with a tentacle of breathtaking, sparkling, deep green dioptase jumping off the surface and to the right.
		The largest dioptase crystal, to the left of the wulfenite, measures 1.8 cm in size.
		The calcites that show on the front are coated directionally by drusy dioptase microcrystals, which contrasts sharply and dramatically with the larger (darker-green) dioptase crystals.
	www.tsumebfineminerals.com /dioptase1.html (528 words)

	Dioptase from Tsumeb (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A Tsumeb dioptase of sharp emerald green crystals on white calcite.
		I have seen larger dioptase but none had the appeal of this one.
		Dioptase is notoriously difficult to photograph but these pics did not came out too badly.
	www.bronnrocks.com /photogal/1diop.htm (513 words)

	Global Crystals A-Z Crystal and Mineral Reference
		Dioptase works well with the liver and the kidneys.
		Dioptase reduces tensions in the body including cramps and headaches.
		Dioptase increases our ability to detach from situations and view them from other perspectives.
	globalcrystals.com /crystalsearch.php?ID=27 (137 words)

	DIOPTASE-SHATTUCKITE-PAGE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It is a relatively rare mineral and is found in only a few locations.
		The most beautiful Dioptase I have ever seen comes from Tsumeb, Namibia.
		It is a form of Plancheite and also exhibits the qualities of Plancheite.
	www.ascensioncrystals.com /DIOPTASE-SHATTUCKITE-PAGE.html (109 words)

	DIOPTASE - Online Information article about DIOPTASE
		account of this that the mineral was named dioptase, by R.
		Hauy in 1797, from Sioirrciav, " to see into." The crystals vary from transparent to translucent with a vitreous lustre, and are See also:
		Dioptase has occasionally been used as a See also:
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /DIO_DRO/DIOPTASE.html (494 words)

	Fine Minerals - Arkenstone
		A brilliantly lustrous dioptase specimen with sharp crystals to 1.7 cm perched on an unusual greenish matrix of dolomite or calcite.
		Erik Louw was a miner on the dioptase stope who traded extensively and accumulated one of the finest Tsumeb miniatures collections, purchased in entirety by the Sussmans in the late 1990's.
		It is complete 360-degrees, and is a cluster of several large calcite stalactites on which are sprinkled the brightest, greenest dioptase crystals you could ask for.
	www.tsumebfineminerals.com /sussman5.html (427 words)

	Dioptase gemstone meaning
		Dioptase is a powerful stone to awaken love and compassion and to heal emotional distress.
		Dioptase supports the emotional heart, strengthens the physical heart and awakens the spiritual heart.
		Meditate with dioptase to open your inner eyes to your higher purpose.
	www.crystal-cure.com /dioptase.html (148 words)

	Dioptase Mineral Data
		The color of dioptase does not photograph well and must be seen in person to appreciate.
		Comments: Emerald green lustrous crystals of dioptase to 14 mm in size and doubly terminated, set upon a limestone and massive calcite matrix.
		Comments: Blue-green dioptase covered with minute, rhombic crystals of transparent minrecordite one mm or less in size.
	www.webmineral.com /data/Dioptase.shtml (266 words)

	Dioptase Mineral Data
		The color of dioptase does not photograph well and must be seen in person to appreciate.
		Comments: Emerald green lustrous crystals of dioptase to 14 mm in size and doubly terminated, set upon a limestone and massive calcite matrix.
		Comments: Fibrous crystals of blue-green dioptase to 0.75mm on clear apophyllite associated with dark blue kinoite.
	webmineral.com /data/Dioptase.shtml (267 words)

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