Diopside market statistics

Diopside

  • Color: green, yellow-green, brown, blue, colorless
  • Hardness: 5.5 - 6
  • Refractive index: 1.66 - 1.71
  • Density: 3.25 - 3.55
  • Chemical composition: CaMg(Si2O6)
  • Crystal structure: monoclinic
  • Origins: USA, Brazyl, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma.

Collector's gemstone. The best stones come from Russia and have a rich green color (chrome diopside). Clean pieces over 5 ct. are rare. Stones are generally not treated.

 

Diopside 4.78 cts.
Diopside 4.78 cts.
Published under permission: Miguel Angel Lopez

The figures are based on Gemval's aggregated valuation statistics for the retail market. Irrelevant, controversial or repeat data are excluded from our analysis wherever possible. The figures are updated monthly.

Weight distribution for Diopside

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Price distribution for Diopside

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Clarity distribution for Diopside

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