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Diopside minerals, often referred to simply as diopside, are a group of beautiful and diverse gemstones and minerals. These translucent to transparent gems are known for their striking colors, including shades of green, blue, and even black. Diopside is cherished by collectors and jewelry enthusiasts alike for its remarkable luster and exceptional clarity.
This mineral group encompasses several distinct varieties, such as chrome diopside, black star diopside, and violane diopside. Each variety exhibits unique visual properties and can be used for various purposes, from crafting exquisite jewelry to enhancing the aesthetic appeal of mineral specimens and lapidary projects.
Diopside's name is derived from the Greek words "di" (twice) and "opsis" (appearance), a reference to its notable cleavage, which can create the illusion of doubling when viewed under certain angles. These minerals are commonly found in metamorphic rocks, and their gem-quality specimens are often sourced from notable deposits worldwide, making them a sought-after choice for both gem collectors and those seeking distinctive gemstone jewelry.
Diopside Crystal is a member of the pyroxene group mineral with the formula MgCaSi2O6. Specimens can be colorless but are greater regularly bottle green, brownish green, or mild green in color. It has two wonderful prismatic cleavages at 87 and 93° common of the pyroxene series. Diopside occurs in the form of equant to prismatic crystals which are generally nearly square in section.
Crystals are less generally tabular. This mineral can also form columnar, sheet-like, granular, or big aggregates. most diopside is metamorphic and found in metamorphosed silica-rich limestones and dolomites and in iron-rich contact metamorphic rocks. It additionally takes place in peridotites, kimberlites, and other igneous rocks.
Chakras |
Heart Chakra, Throat Chakra, Crown Chakra |
Luster |
Vitreous, Dull |
Zodiac |
Capricorn and Sagittarius |
Streak |
White |
Hardness |
5.5-6.5 |
Color |
Light to dark green, blue, brown, colorless, snow white, grey, pale violet |
Diopside is generally Light to dark green, blue, brown, colorless, snow white, grey, and pale violet. Rare specimens may be colorless.
This precious stone gets its color from the mineral chromium. It ranges in color from light, bright green to almost black, with color growing darker because the gem size increases. The clarity of chrome diopside levels widely, from transparent to opaque.
Chrome diopside is mined almost completely in a location in Japanese Siberia known as Inagli—an area highly recognized for its mind-blowing diamond deposits. In recent years, deposits have also been located in Pakistan.
Diopside from Madagascar is very dark green and less appealing, as much as approximately 20 carats. Chrome diopsides are recognized up to about 10-15 carats. most diopside localities offer material that cuts 2-10 carat gems.
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