Diopside from Karo Pit, Block D, Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania - image 1

Diopside from Karo Pit, Block D, Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Flawless crystal with complex steep pyramidal terminations. No cracks or veils. Fluoresces a rather ghostly yellow under UV.

Ex Jon Sigerman and Rosa Nowels collections.

Product details

SpeciesDiopside
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm
Added on05/17/2026
LocalityTanzania, Arusha Region, Karo Pit, Block D
Current owner
DL
David Lucas
Member since 2025

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classic clinopyroxene with prism crystals in chrome-green to violane violet, varied habits and marble localities prized by collectors.
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Diopside from Karo Pit, Block D
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