DIOPSIDE CATS EYE 6.40 Cts NATURAL SRI LANKA LOOSE GEMSTONE – 20735

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 Catseye effect.

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.