Dioptase - Specimen dinosaur eggshell lepidolite reveals a smooth surface

lepidolite reveals a smooth surface with subtle luster

moss-like inclusions

but there are several other members of the mica family including muscovite and biotite

green aventurine is known as the “Stone of Opportunity

Dioptase - Specimen dinosaur eggshell lepidolite reveals a smooth surfaceMined from: The Democratic Republic of Congo Description: This one of a kind dioptase specimen has a more cavernous, pocketed look than the tighter crystal clusters, with rich blue green crystal growth spread across a dark natural matrix. Instead of broad isolated crystals dominating the piece, this specimen shows layers of smaller intergrown crystals lining recesses and coating uneven surfaces, giving it a textured, almost frosted appearance in some