Chromian Diopside
 
From: Inagli  Yakutia  Russia
 
Deep green to olive-green aggregate of massive Chromian Diopside
(this is a variety of Chromian-containing Diopside), 
worked out for the production of jewellery. Self collected in 1998. 
Beautiful semi-transparent sample!
 
Dimensions 1.3 x 1.1 x 0.5 cm