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Diopside With Graphite Inclusions

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Diopside With Graphite Inclusions

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Description
Locality: 
Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, Tanzania (United Republic)
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3 × 1.7 × 1.4 cm
Weight: 
10.00gr
Description

This unique gem diopside is lacking the typical green color however it makes up for it by featuring other rare traits- it is scepter like with a broad termination and a narrow base area that is completely crystallized evidently having been loosened from its host at some earlier stage of formation.

The crystal faces all exhibit good luster and consist of numerous additional surfaces in the lower extent where previously attached.

Much silvery graphite is attached and included within the crystal. Many second generation diopside micro crystal coat the termination. The condition is good with a chip in the termination on the back side.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Diopside

Formula: 
CaMgSi2O6
Group Parent: 
Clinopyroxene Subgroup
Strunz: 
9.DA.15
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
5.5 - 6.5
Streak: 
white

Graphite

Formula: 
C
Strunz: 
1.CB.05a
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
1.0 - 2.0

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