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Diopside from Nuristan, Kunar, Afghanistan.

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Mineral Specimens: Diopside from Nuristan, Kunar, Afghanistan
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Detailed information on mineral specimen No. 10583:

Minerals Species: Diopside.
Location of mineral deposit: Nuristan, Kunar, Afghanistan.
Description: Deep green translucent crystal of diopside 4.5 cm long. The crystal has a complete termination and the sides exhibit typical striations. A good crystal of this species.
Overall size of mineral specimen: 4.5x2.5x2 cm.
Size of individual crystals: 4.5 cm.
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