Diopside (Var: Chromian Diopside)
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A slender, gemmy, doubly-terminated crystal of chromian diopside from a recent find in Pakistan. It is the chromium that gives these crystals their rich green color (as with so called "chrome" tourmalines and other gem crystals that get their green color from chromium content) .
Product details
SpeciesDiopside
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 0.3 x 0.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Alchuri
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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classic clinopyroxene with prism crystals in chrome-green to violane violet, varied habits and marble localities prized by collectors.Regional guide
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