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Diopside, Graphite

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Diopside on graphite, 9.6 cm, from the Merelani mine, Arusha, Tanzania. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesDiopside, Graphite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.6 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 307

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Diopside
Mineral guide
Learn about Diopside
classic clinopyroxene with prism crystals in chrome-green to violane violet, varied habits and marble localities prized by collectors.
Diopside
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.