A-Z of Crystals

Dioptase

Dioptase

Meaning of Dioptase

Dioptase Crystal Meaning Also Known as Russian Emerald.  Dioptase is a favourite stone of healers as has a refreshing energising quality. Emotionally it facilitates purging and clarity, clearing away negative emotions to allow the heart the shine the green of the stone. It repels negative energy and gives rise to positive self growth and the extension it life once more. Noted b y healers to aid;  abuse, neglect, sadness, and despair. Physically; heart burn, physical heart problems,  deep healing in general.  It is called a stone of "Living in the Moment" because it helps one overcome these hurtful past energies and find the joy of the current moment, bring calm, confidence, and self-worth. 

Properties - A Silicate (cyclosilicate) with stubby prismatic bright green crystals with Rhombohedral terminations. heavy and fragile. Hardness 5. Dioptase is a cyclosilicate mineral with the chemical composition CuSiO2(OH)2. Its chemical formula indicates that it contains copper (Cu), silicon (Si), oxygen (O), and hydroxide ions (OH).