Item Description

100% Natural - Not treated in any way.
Rare Colectors Gem.
Will make a Gorgeous Ring or Pendent accented with Diamonds.
Beautiful sharp Catseye effect.

Refractive Index : 1.665 - 1.730
Hardness : 6
Chemical Comp : CaMgSi2O6
Density : 3.25 - 3.55
Crystal Group : Monoclinic

Diopside comes in a variety of colors and similar to Zircon or Peridot.A Chrome rich variety is called Chrome Diopside, The Chatoyant type is the Diopside Cats-eye mostly in green, which are rare and much sought after by Collectors.