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Diopside (Chrome-rich) from Myanmar (Burma)

 
Diopside (Chrome-rich) from Myanmar (Burma)

DESCRIPTION:No. 21600
Mineral:Diopside (Chrome-rich)
Locality:Myanmar (Burma)
Description:Brilliant green crystal of translucent chrome diopside. One end has an irregular termination with overgrowth of another yellow mineral (enstatite?). The crystal has complex sides with striated surfaces. Clean and lustrous.
Overall Size:22x12x3 mm
Crystals:22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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