NATURAL DIOPSIDE 4 RAY STAR 3.56 CTS – SRI LANKA LOOSE GEMSTONES – 14439

100% Natural – Not treated in any way.
Beautiful Center-stone for an engagement Ring.
Will make a Gorgeous Ring or Pendent accented with Diamonds.
Beautiful sharp Star effect.
A Gem of Lasting Beauty.
Asterism (or Ray Effect) is best seen in Bright Sunlight or by focusing a Flashlight on the face of the gem.

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

Diopside 4 Rayed Star Diopside comes in a variety of colors and similar to Zircon or Periods. Chrome rich variety is called Chrome Diopside, Some Diopside displays a 4 Rayed Star which are extremely rare and Much sought after by Collectors.