One of the very best all round healing stones. Associated with the heart chakra, the central, pivotal chakra, it provides mental and emotional balance, optimism, energy and improved communication skills. Excellent in relieving stress and tension by producing "a natural calming energy". Elixirs of this mineral have been used successfully in pain relief.
"Dioptase can be used to both clear and simulate all of the chakras to the higher level of awareness and action, bringing an invigoration and a refreshing energy to the physical, emotional and intellectual bodies. Dioptase brings forth and helps one to understand the message that "Yesterday is but a memory, tomorrow is but a vision, and today is real"; living in the moment is the energy of this mineral." Quotes from "Love is in the Earth", used with kind permission.
The colour of dioptase does not photograph well and must be seen in person to really appreciate. It is one of the few crystals to rival the rich hues of quality emerald.