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Diopside

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Description
Locality: 
Diopsidrinne, Mayrhofen, Schwaz District, Tyrol, Austria
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.5 × 0.6 × 0.4 cm
Description

Great old classic - today it is nearly impossible to find only a small sample. Crystals in this size, in this quality and clarity with even lustrous faces are very rare and hard to obtain. The crystals shows a light brown color with a green cap. No sgnificant damages to report.

Mineral Data
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Diopside

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