Diopside
specimen number:
9711242
location:
Merelani Hills, Simanjiro, Manyara, Tanzania
description: A cluster of mostly gemmy lustrous crystals of diopside measuring as large as 2.2 cm in size. In great condition and very choice for the species. Minor graphite is present. This is naturally crystallized all around with no real points of attachment.
Size: 4.0 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
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Related by Mineral (Diopside):
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Origin: Kajiado Co., Kenya
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Size: 4.5 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm (miniature)
Diopside — Tanzania
Origin: Merelani Hills, Simanjiro, Manyara, Tanzania
Number: (9711320)
Size: 3.5 x 3.1 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
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