Dioptases

/daɪˈɒptəsiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dioptase, referring to multiple specimens or crystal formations of this rare blue-green mineral.

Etymology

Direct plural of dioptase, following standard English noun pluralization by adding '-es' to words ending in '-s'.

Kelly Says

Museums that have multiple dioptase specimens are lucky because it's rare enough that most collections have only one or two—finding dioptases in good condition makes mineral collectors very excited.

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