Diopside crystals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with saturated forest-green prisms, sharp terminations and bright, glassy luster
Diopside is a calcium-magnesium silicate in the pyroxene family. Its deep green color is typically driven by chromium and iron, and well-formed crystals like these are collected for their classic prismatic shape and high luster.
8 crystals / 9.1 - 14 mm / 18.5 carats
Estimate: $135 - $150
