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Diopside

Former collection Bonisoli (I) & Christian Mavris
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Bellecombe, Châtillon, Aosta Valley, Italy
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
4.2 × 1.4 × 1 cm
Weight: 
4.00gr
Description

Impressively large, textbook, tabular diopside crystal from the famous rodingite pockets of Bellecombe. The lustre of this specimen is outstanding, and it is a true Alpine classic. With its 4+ cm of total size, this specimen is ready for display on an elegant plinth.

From the former legendary collection Bonisoli (I), and also my personal collection.
 

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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

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