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Chemical formula
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C aMgSi 2 O 6 |
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Crystalline System
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Monoclinic |
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Class
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Silicates |
| Origin | Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Size |
Medium : 3.0-4.0cm Large : 4.0-5.0cm |
Massive green Diopside.
Diopside has an origin resulting from the contact metamorphism of limestone, with associated minerals such as tremolite or scapolite. It usually has a white color, however it can present greenish, blue and even brownish and black tones.
Its use is limited to its marketing as a gem.
The piece you receive may differ slightly from the photo shown, since the minerals are natural and no pieces are identical. The size is approximate.