Diopside from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania - image 1

Diopside from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania

Tama Higuchi collection #318

Nice single crystal displaying excellent transparency towards the termination. The termination (from the C-axis-down view) also shows a twinning plane parallel to the A-axis faces. Subtle but clear!

Product details

SpeciesDiopside
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.8 x 1.4 x 0.8 cm
Added on02/15/2026
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Current owner
Tama Higuchi
Tama Higuchi
Dallas, TX
Acquired
Feb 2026

Owner’s note

Mike Keim

2 for sale·Member since 2025

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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.