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Diopside, Grossular (variety Hessonite)

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Tiziano Bonisoli
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Diopside and grossular (variety hessonite), 4.3-cm doubly terminated crystal, found in 1996 at Testa Ciarva, Ala Valley, Piedmont, Italy. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

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Species
Diopside, Grossular, HessoniteAbout Diopside →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Italy, Piedmont, Antrona Valley
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Italy page 31

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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.
Regional guide
Diopside from Antrona Valley
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