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Diopside

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Source volume: 40, issue: 1, PDF page: 78. Label: Figure 19.(left) Diopside crystal, 4.4 cm, from the Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania. Daniel Trinchillo specimen; Wendell Wilson photo.

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Species
DiopsideAbout Diopside →
Added on10/22/2024
Locality
Tanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani HillsRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Volume: 40, Issue: 1 page 78

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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.