Pleonaste on Diopside

Black multi-faced pleonaste crystals arranged nicely on a cluster of green diopside crystals with a nice matte wave-like texture. Some remains of calcite are present.

Product details

SpeciesSpinel, Diopside

SizeMiniature

Dimensions3.7 x 4.6 x 3.1 cm

Added on05/01/2026

LocalityRussia, Sakha, Gon phlogopite deposit

Current owner

Matthew Parshchikov

Cologne, Germany

2 for sale·Member since 2025

Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	Andreas Wostl	Not disclosed

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, color range from ruby red to cobalt blue, sharp octahedral form, hardness 8, rare gemmy crystals on marble, prized by collectors for rarity and luster.

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