Chrome Diopside

Chrome diopside is a calcium magnesium silicate coloured by chromium. It is mined almost exclusively in the harsh, frozen environment of Siberia, Russia, and offers a rich forest-green colour that can serve as an affordable alternative to tsavorite garnet or emerald. Its relative softness (Mohs 5.5 to 6) and perfect cleavage make it prone to scratching and require careful setting, which limits its use in daily-wear rings.

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