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Diopside var. Chrome Diopside (gem rough) from Inagli, Siberia, Russia

 
Diopside var. Chrome Diopside (gem rough) from Inagli, Siberia, Russia

Diopside var. Chrome Diopside (gem rough) from Inagli, Siberia, Russia

Diopside var. Chrome Diopside (gem rough) from Inagli, Siberia, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 79147
Mineral:Diopside var. Chrome Diopside (gem rough)
Locality:Inagli, Siberia, Russia
Description:Three cleavages of transparent green chrome diopside, the green gem variety of diopside colored green by chrome impurities. The chrome diopside has gem-grade internal areas and could produce small gemstones if faceted. Total weight: 20.09 carats (4.02 grams)
Overall Size:11-16 mm
Crystals:
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