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Diopside

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This well formed lustrous and translucent, apple green diopside crystal has a unique look to it. It is richly saturated and really deeply colored - looking more like a peridot! It is from a unique small find of a few years ago, and would be quite rare for any Tanzania suite. mass of 18 grams.

Product details

SpeciesDiopside
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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.