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Dioptase (basic copper silicate) is a rare mineral, believed to be emerald when it was first mined in Kazakhstan, Russia. This silicate is made of bright green, stubby crystals. It is hard and heavy. Fairly popular as jewellery gemstones, famous crystals have come from Namibia, Chile, Zaandiuml;re, and in Arizona, USA. [BM] {CC} {SS}
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