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Diopside

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Locality: Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mtns., Arusha Region, Tanzania
Minerals: Diopside
Dimensions: 2.1 x 1.7 x 1.1 cm
Size class: Thumbnail
SID: DIOPSIDE6

This beautiful fat Diopside is bright, gemmy and facet grade. It has embedded graphite on one side that adds a pleasant contrast to the otherwise brilliant faces and sharp edges. 28.8 carats. Damage free except for a very tiny chip out of the backside edge (less than 1 mm, needs a loupe to see it). Remember apple flavored Jolly rancher candy?