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Diopside with Graphite

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Beautiful thick lustrous partly gemmy diopside crystal with minor graphite. This is in good condition all around. Excellent for the species. This is fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.

Product details

SpeciesDiopside, Graphite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on08/05/2025
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Sep 2025
Price paid
$400.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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.
Locality guide
Merelani Hills
A collector's guide to Merelani Hills, Tanzania: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 806 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.