Chrome Diopside
Diopside (variety containing chromium)
Precious Gemstone
What is Chrome Diopside?
Chrome Diopside is a vibrant green gemstone prized for its color and brilliance. It is a variety of the mineral diopside, which is a member of the pyroxene group of silicate minerals. The green color is caused by the presence of chromium.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.664-1.700
- Birefringence
- 0.025 to 0.032
- Pleochroism
- Weak to distinct; green to bluish-green
- Optical Character
- biaxial positive
- Dispersion
- 0.022
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Vibrant green, emerald green, dark green
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5.5 to 6.5
- Density
- 3.22 to 3.35 g/cm³
- Streak
- White to pale green
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- CaMgSi2O6
- Elements
- Calcium, Magnesium, Silicon, Oxygen, and Chromium
Also Known As
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