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Diopside (Var: Chromian Diopside)

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A CLASSIC, OLD-TIME specimen of lustrous, emerald-green chrome diopside crystals on quartz matrix from the well-known Outokumpu area of Finland. Highly representative for the species and location. RARE, too - this is old stuff/ Ex Richard Hauck Collecton. 8.6 x 6.6 x 4.3 cm

Product details

SpeciesDiopside
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.6 x 6.6 x 4.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityFinland

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.
Regional guide
Diopside from Finland
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