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Diopside

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Diopside, 2.4 cm, from the Merelani mine, Lelatema Mountains, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania. Private collection. Tom Spann photo. Reference: Wilson et al. (2009).

Product details

SpeciesDiopside
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.4 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 238
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Will JohnsonNot disclosed

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Diopside
Mineral guide
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classic clinopyroxene with prism crystals in chrome-green to violane violet, varied habits and marble localities prized by collectors.
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Regional guide
Diopside from Merelani Hills, Tanzania
Merelani Hills, Tanzania: Diopside prized for lime-green crystals, glassy clarity, and specimen contrast with graphite; a standout locality for collectors.
Locality guide
Merelani Hills
A collector's guide to Merelani Hills, Tanzania: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 806 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.