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Definitions for dioptase
daɪˈɒp teɪsdiop·tase
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dioptasenoun
An intense emerald-green to bluish-green copper cyclosilicate mineral.
Webster Dictionary
Dioptasenoun
a hydrous silicate of copper, occurring in emerald-green crystals
Etymology: [Gr. = dia` through + to see: cf. F. dioptase.]
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Dioptase
Dioptase is an intense emerald-green to bluish-green copper cyclosilicate mineral. It is transparent to translucent. Its luster is vitreous to sub-adamantine. Its formula is CuSiO3·H2O. It has a hardness of 5, the same as tooth enamel. Its specific gravity is 3.28–3.35, and it has two perfect and one very good cleavage directions. Additionally, dioptase is very fragile and specimens must be handled with great care. It is a trigonal mineral, forming 6-sided crystals that are terminated by rhombohedra.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Dioptase
dī-op′tās, n. emerald copper ore.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of dioptase in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of dioptase in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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