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Chemical formula
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CaMgSi 2 OR 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 | 2.00-3.00cm |
Massive green Diopside.
Diopside originates from contact metamorphism of limestone, with associated minerals such as tremolite or scapolite. It is usually white in color, however it can present greenish, blue and even brownish and black tones.
Its use is limited to its commercialization as a gem.
The mineral includes a label with the name and origin and is attached to a 4 cm square cardboard box.
*The price is per unit (a single cardboard box of the four shown in the image)
Since the minerals are natural, you will receive a piece similar to the one in the photograph. The minerals come in cardboard boxes and are glued to a porex base with hot silicone; these can be removed using ethyl alcohol without damaging the mineral. The size is approximate.