Exceptional gem green Diopside blades decorated by small Garnet var. Grossular var. Chromian crystals. The Diopside crystals are very well shaped with rich and saturated grass-green color. The quality is superb – very gem, clear and transparent. The luster is very strong too. Above grow small Garnet var. Grossular var. Chromian crystals are with super deep emerald green color result of Chromium. Some very small black Chromite inclusions are seen too. Complete all over 360 degree.  Very rare first grade quality Diopside from this great and inactive mine. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition – some small contacts.  On acrylic base.

Unique gem Diopside!