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Garnet & Diopside

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Garnet & Diopside

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Description
Locality: 
Ala Valley, Lanzo Valleys, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.3 × 2.8 × 2.4 cm
Description

A sharp, glossy garnet crystals attractively set on light green diopside. Very fine contrast and aesthetic assemble. The first two photos were done under daylight, the thrid one was done with minor backlight to show the intense color of the garnet.

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