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Diopside

Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Diopsidrinne, Mayrhofen, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.3 × 3.6 × 3.5 cm
Description

A really exceptional dimension for this famous classic locality. The crystal consits of multiple stepped faces, the are all partly glossy. The color is dark-green. Bottom was on the rock, end-points are contacted - but for the locality this is an outstanding dimension. No significant damages to report.

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