Name DIOPSIDE
Variety CROMODIOPSIDE
Origin Badagshán (Afganistán)
Hardness 5,5-6.5
Composition CaMg(Si2O6)
Crystaline sys. MONOCLINIC
Size   9x7x8 cm
Weight 415 gr




Description:
This calcium and magnesium calcite, when incorporating in its lattice small traces of chromium, forms a gem of a marvelous green colour. Good-sized crystals, much sought after by collectors, are rare and therefore attain considerable prices.


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DIOPSIDE



VARIETY CROMODIOPSIDE