Diopside from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania - image 1
Photo by Jeffrey A. Scovil

Diopside from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania

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

Product details

SpeciesDiopsideGraphite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.6 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 307
Current owner
SR
Scott Rudolph
Roslyn Heights, New York, United States
Member since 2026

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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.
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.