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Diopside
Mineral Properties and Uses
Physical Properties of Diopside |
| Uses |
gemstone |
| Color |
grayish white to light green |
| Streak |
white to light green |
| Luster |
vitreous |
| Diaphaneity |
transparent to translucent |
| Cleavage |
imperfect, prismatic |
| Mohs Hardness |
5.5 - 6 |
| Specific Gravity |
3.2 - 3.6 |
| Distinguishing Characteristics |
cleavage |
| Crystal System |
monoclinic |
| The chrome green diopside gemstone is from Russia. This gem is approximately 1.2 carats and 7 millimeters by 5 millimeters. |
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| Pyroxene, a variety of diopside from Bird Creek, Quebec, Canada. This specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across. |
| A star diopside cabochon. This cabochon is approximately 8 millimeters. |
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