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Diopside Var Chromian Diopside

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Diopside Var Chromian Diopside

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Description
Locality: 
Inagli Massif, Aldan, Aldan Shield, Sakha Republic, Russian Federation
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 3.7 × 1.6 cm
Description

Massive cluster of intense coloured chromium diopside from Russia. It exhibits a fantastic lustre and the size is remarkable.

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

Chromian Diopside

Variety Of: 

Diopside

Formula: 
CaMgSi2O6
Strunz: 
9.DA.15
Hardness: 
5.5 - 6.5
Formula: 
(Ca,Cr)MgSi2O6
Hardness: 
0.0
Colour: 
Green