DIOPSIDE CATS EYE 3.88 CTS – CEYLON NATURAL LOOSE GEMSTONE – Clearance Sale

100% Natural – Not treated in any way.
Rare Collectors Gem.
Suitable for Museums,Institutions and Students of Gemology.
Will make a Gorgeous Ring or Pendent accented with Diamonds.
Beautiful sharp Cats eye effect.
Among the Rarest of gemstones.

Refractive Index: 1.665 - 1.730
Hardness: 6
Chemical Comp: CaMgSi2O6
Density: 3.25 - 3.55
Crystal Group: Monoclinic

Diopside comes in a variety of colors and similar to Zircon or Peridot. A Chrome rich variety is called Chrome Diopside, The Chatoyant type is the Diopside Cats-eye mostly in green, which are rare and much sought after by Collectors.