Gemstones, Diamonds, Pearls - Multicolour.com
My Shopping Cart My Account Gem Library
|Welcome to Multicolour.com|Single Stones|Calibrated Stones|Pairs|Mix Lots|Closeouts|Carved Gems|lapidary and gemological tools and supplies|Gem Smart Search|
Home / Gem Library / Gemstones Varieties / Diopside December 05, 2024

Natural Diopside

Diopside is an important rock forming mineral in several metamorphic and basic to ultra basic igneous rocks, also found in meteorites. Diopside is a part of an important solid solution series of the pyroxene group.


  • There are 3 Diopside gemstones available at Multicolour.com
  • Diopside(s) are organized in the following categories: Single,  gemstones.
  • Our most expensive Diopside is USD 1978.20 and largest Diopside weight is CTS 11.62.
  • Our cheapest Diopside is USD 69.08 and smallest Diopside weight is CTS 3.14.

Find your Diopside

Our Diopside(s) are available in various shapes, sizes and colors. 3 Diopside(s), too many to look through? You may select any combination of search options. Colors grade into each other and you can search for more than one color at once. For a better selection, try selecting two or three colors, -- your first choice plus the two closest colors.

Color range
strongly yellowish green
yellowish green





Diopside Profile

Color information: pale bluish green or dark blue green, brownish green or dark blue green. yellowish green or yellow bluish green.
Refractive Index: 1.665 - 1.730
Chemical Composition: CaMgSi2O6
Hardness: 6
Density: 3.25 - 3.55
Crystal Group: Monoclinic
Sign of the Zodiac: N/A
Month of the year: N/A
Diopside
In appearance, diopside may be confused with peridot, demantoid, zircon, enstatite, grossularite, tourmaline, chrysoberyl, or grossularite. Diopside has perfect cleavage and is somewhat difficult to facet.

Diopside has several varieties, including a chromium-rich gem variety called chrome diopside. Violan is rare blue variety found in some localities in Italy. There is also a green "cat's eye" variety that contains minute inclusions, probably of rutile, that reflect light in such a way as to produce a lively linear luminscence within the crystal. Still another variety is quite dark, with included rutile needles aligned so as to produce a 4-rayed star, hence the name star diopside. Ordinary diopside is typically white or green and can have a nice glassy luster. While the color of chrome diopside is much brighter, many specimens of ordinary diopside are also cut for gemstones. Mineral specimens of diopside can be very striking in appearance, and of interest to mineral collectors.

Looking for other Gemstones?

Search Gems by Color | Advance Search | Step-by-Step Search Wizard

Search/
Search for:
Search Site Gems
Enter keywords or item #. (i.e ruby or YDFG97a).
Shopping Cart: Empty

Diopside range/
Diopside Single
Diopside Single Cushion Eye clean
Size: 18.60 X 8.70 MM
Weight: 10.990 CTS
Shape: Cushion
Clarity: Eye clean
Usually ships within 24 hours
RECOMMENDED
OUR PRICE
USD 1978.20
Add to Shopping Cart Save For Later

Diopside Single
Diopside Single Oval Translucent
Size: 9.20 X 8.00 MM
Weight: 3.140 CTS
Shape: Oval
Clarity: Translucent
Usually ships within 24 hours
RECOMMENDED
OUR PRICE
USD 69.08
Add to Shopping Cart Save For Later


Gem Library/
Gems Legend and  Lore Gems Legend and Lore
Some of the latest of ways that gems have been associated with Birthstones and Signs of the Zodiac.
Understanding Gemstones Understanding Gemstones
Learn about Physical and Optical properties, color, clarity and cut of gemstones.
Gems Glossary Gems Glossary
Ever wonder what are "Blemish", "Luster", "Saturation" "Uniformity" or "Mine Run" means?
Reference and  Links Reference and Links
Recommended books and links to Gem, Jewelry&Mineral Magazines, Gem Institutes and Labs.

 Top of Page Need help?  

Gemstones for sale: Alexandrite, Garnet, Diamond, Opal, Spinel, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Tsavorite,
Gemstones by Category: Calibrated, Carving, Closeout, Jewelry, Mixed Lot, Pair, Rough, Single, Best Sellers or Featured Gemstones.
Gemstone education: Colored Gemstones Guide, Gems Library, Gemstone Treatments, Gemstone Glossary, Gems and Astrology,

All Transactions secure by Thawte certificate - click here to validate Ebay Power Seller Gem Certification Various Shipping Options Major Credit Cards Accepted

All trademarks and logos shown herein are the property of their respective owners. © Copyright Multicolour.com, 1998-2011. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of Multicolour.com Return Policy, Privacy Policy and Trading Guarantee. Published and operated by David Wein Ltd. 32 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong Island Hong Kong. Lost? Check site map or resources page.

Site design and maintenance by NetComposite ®.