Name DIOPSIDE
Variety DIOPSIDE
Origin Orford Nickel Mine (Quebec) Canada
Hardness 5,5-6,5
Composition CaMg(Si2O6)
Crystaline sys. MONOCLINIC
Size   5,6x2,3x1,7 cm
Weight 45 gr




Description:
The Orford nickel mine is known primarily for its abundance of large (up to 32 cm), well formed crystals of diopside with an unusual yellowish color.


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DIOPSIDE



VARIETY DIOPSIDE