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Here's something deliciously green, consistently eye clean and affordable: chrome diposide. Sure doesn't sound sexy, but once you get past the name you'll discover a gem that can rival green garnets for color.
Chrome diopside is relatively soft, like apatite, and somewhat brittle. For longevity, limit use to earrings, pendants, and other objects that get gentle wear.
Diopside commonly occurs in kimberlite, so diamond prospectors use it as an indicator mineral when hunting.
Here's a selection of jewelry featuring this amazing gem:
Little Gems: 4mm Chrome Diopside
Envy
Become
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14 comments:
Another beautiful stone never heard of. What a beautiful color!
This is a gorgeous stone that I know nothing about. Great article and beautiful examples of it in jewelry pieces.
Beautiful stone for such a clunky name!
Thank you so very much!
Didn't know such stone exists! *blushes*
What a lovely article! I really enjoyed learning about chrome diopside. It's my all time favorite stone.
Thank you for including my necklace. I loved the other pieces as well.
I definitely learn something whenever I read posts here! Those stones are sure pretty and so are the pieces being showcased with them.
How beautiful! who needs emeralds?
Ohhhh, one of my favorites. Chrome diopside is probably the most affordable true, saturated green one can find in the gem world right now.
Thanks so much for featuring my chrome diopside studs!
Divine - beautiful stone and pieces to match.
Why do feel a minty taste on my tongue looking at these gorgeous greens?
Great info and great pieces! Very pretty!
So pretty! Great info as always!
What a colour. Thanks for the info, never heard of it before either. Shame really.
Wow I must look for it. What a fabulous color. Thank you again for the educational post.
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