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Diopside

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A sharp, competition-quality thumbnail, gemmier and brighter in person. Here we have SUPER-GEMMY crystals of this rock-forming mineral that is normally dull and lifeless as far as crystals go. This locality has produced the best of species, from the collectors' point of view, and this is a good example why we say that. 2.6 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm

Product details

SpeciesDiopside
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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.