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Chromian Diopside

Formula:
(Ca,Cr)MgSi
 
2
O
 
6
Colour:GreenLustre:
Name:From the Greek dis - "two kinds" and opsis - "opinion."
A variety of Diopside

A green, Cr-bearing variety of diopside.

Classification of Chromian Diopside

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Occurrences of Chromian Diopside

Geological Setting:Basic and ultrabasic igneous and metamorphic rocks

Physical Properties of Chromian Diopside

Colour:Green
Streak:White green

Chemical Properties of Chromian Diopside

Formula:
(Ca,Cr)MgSi
 
2
O
 
6
Essential elements:Ca, Mg, O, Si
All elements listed in formula:Ca, Cr, Mg, O, Si

Other Names for Chromian Diopside

Synonyms:
Chrom-DiopsidChrome-Diopside
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Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Chromian Diopside

Reference List:Bromiley, G.D., Keppler, H., McCammon, C., Bromiley, F.A., and Jacobsen, S.D. (2004) Hydrogen solubility and speciation in natural, gem-quality chromian diopside. American Mineralogist: 89: 941-949.

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