Diopside from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania - image 1
Diopside from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania - image 2

Diopside from Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania

Stunning neon green Cr-Diopside with perfect lustre, and gemminess from the classic locality. Ex- Safaa Yu specimen.

Product details

SpeciesDiopside
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.0 x 1.0 x 0.9 cm
Added on09/17/2025
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills
Current owner
Laszlo Kupi Fine Mineral Photography
Laszlo Kupi Fine Mineral Photography
Budapest, Hungary
Acquired
Apr 2025
Member since 2025
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Unknown OwnerNot 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.