Mined from: Inagli Massif, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Siberia, Russia

Chrome diopside is a vivid green variety of diopside, a calcium magnesium silicate (CaMgSi₂O₆) in the pyroxene group. Its name comes from the Greek for "double" and "appearance". Ordinary diopside can be colourless, yellow, green or black, but traces of chromium give chrome diopside its intense colour.

The Inagli deposit lies in the Inagli massif, a body of potassium-rich alkaline ultrabasic rock in the northwestern Aldan Shield of Yakutia. A 2008 study in Geochemistry International described Inagli chrome diopside as highly transparent and intensely green, with 0.13 to 0.75% chromium oxide. It found that tiny inclusions in the crystals trapped droplets of sulfate-rich salt melt, which fully melted again when heated to about 770 to 850 °C in the lab.

Diopside is moderately hard, at 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, and has a vitreous lustre. It typically forms prismatic crystals with nearly square cross sections, and it can also occur as granular, columnar or layered masses.

This one of a kind Chrome Diopside mineral specimen from Russia features a compact rough crystal mass with rich deep green to bright emerald-green color across the surface. The piece has a chunky, uneven shape with glassy broken crystal faces, darker green areas around the edges, and brighter translucent green flashes where the light passes through thinner sections. Its natural surface shows plenty of texture, with small angular crystal pockets, rough matrix remnants, and a strong green color that stands out clearly even at its small display size.

Sourced from Russia—one of the world’s primary locations for high-quality chromium diopside—this specimen is an excellent addition for mineral collectors, crystal enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates natural gemstones in their original form. Its unique structure and coloration ensure that no two pieces are alike.

Metaphysically, chromium diopside is associated with the heart chakra and is believed to support emotional healing, compassion, and renewal. It is often used to encourage a deeper connection with nature, release emotional blockages, and promote balance and personal growth.

Quantity: 1pc
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