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Gemological Information for Diopside
Color: | Bluish Green to Yellowish Green, Brown, Black |
Crystal Structure: | Monoclinic |
Refractive Index: | 1.729 - 1.768 |
Durability: | Poor |
Hardness: | 5.5 to 6 |
Family: | |
Similar Stones: | Peridot, Dioptase, Enstatite, Kornerupine, Zoisite |
Treatments: | None Known at this Time |
Country of Origin: | Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Republic of Madagascar, India. |
Diopside Care
Ultrasonic Cleaning: | RIsky |
Steam Cleaning: | Never |
Warm Soapy Water: | Safe |
Chemical Attack: | Attacked by Hydrofluoric Acid |
Light Sensitivity: | Stable |
Heat Sensitivity: | Fuses with Heat |