10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIOPTASE»
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dioptase in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
dioptase and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa
South Africa Dioptase is very rarely found in South Africa. Small, bright green
crystals up to 10 mm long were found near Christiana, in the North-West Province
, and attractive crystals a few millimetres in length occurred in weathered
gossans ...
2
The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach
ROBERT SIMMONS Dioptase is a powerful ally for awakening loving
compassion and for healing emotional pain. It emanates the energy of the pure
Green Ray of the heart and is an ideal stone for energetically supporting the
heart in every ...
Robert Simmons, Naisha Ahsian, 2007
3
Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification
Dioptase is copper silicate CuSiO2 (OH)2 and forms prismatic or rhombo- hedral
crystals of the trigonal system. Due to the low hardness of 5 and the perfect
cleavage, faceted stones are comparatively rare; crystal groups on the other
hand ...
Dioptase Physical Aspects The beautiful emerald green dioptase is a copper
silicate that is often found with chrysocolla. It is softer than quartz, with a hardness
of 5. Dioptase crystals are short prisms, capped by rhombihedrons that sparkle in
...
Pamela Chase, Jonathan Pawlik, 2002
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Heritage Auctions Natural History Catalog #5000
48273 DIOPTASE ON CALCITE Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia Dioptase: a
copper silicate mineral that is rarely encountered in spite of the fact that there are
copper mines on every continent except Antarctica (no mining allowed). This is a
...
David Herskowitz, Mark Van Winkle, 2007
6
The Healing Power of Crystals
Dioptase This stone rivals the Emerald (see next entry) in the beauty of its
colouring and in its holistic powers. As its nickname indicates, its metallic element
is copper, a substance used by nature, in combination with iron, to prevent
fatigue and ...
7
Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals: Identification, Values ...
Dioptase occurs as short, prismatic crystals with rhonbohedral terminations.
Other habits include granular aggregates and masses. It is a beautiful emerald
green to a deep aqua color, and makes striking display pieces. Dioptase forms in
the ...
8
Healing Crystals and Gemstones: From Amethyst to Zircon
Magical properties Dioptase symbolizes wealth and abundance. According to
legend it is the precious stone that represents prosperity and beauty. Chakra
classification It is particularly effective on the heart chakra. Because it only comes
in ...
Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela Schreiber, 2002
DIOPTASE: Relaxes Resistance Hydrous Copper Silicate. Bright emerald green
crystals, transparent to translucent, vitreous luster. Trigonal system, hardness is 5
. Dioptase will increase the energy flow in your body by decreasing resistance to
...
10
Copper and Bronze in Art: Corrosion, Colorants, Conservation
By the seventeenth century, however, it was already nearly forgotten (Harley
1970), and terre verte and synthetic copper pigments were becoming popular
substitutes. DIOPTASE Dioptase, CuSiO3-H2O, a common silicate, is usually
found as ...
3 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIOPTASE»
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dioptase is used in the context of the following news items.
Why Cyclosilicates are of Technological Interest
There are many less well-known cyclosilicates, however – this group includes: benitoite, dioptase, cordierite, hilairite, and jaoquinite. In fact ... «Decoded Science, Oct 14»
My Visit to an Energy Healer
“The crystals I used on you are: Dioptase and Watermelon Tourmaline over your heart, Citrine over your third eye, Smoky Quartz at your neck, ... «Tribeca Citizen, Jul 13»
Gray Matter: Finding Water Where It's Least Expected
Dioptase, a copper silicate with green crystals, similarly has water bonded to it, as does the mineral apophyllite, which flakes apart when heat ... «Popular Science, Oct 12»
