Diopside
specimen number:
9711320
location:
Merelani Hills, Simanjiro, Manyara, Tanzania
description:
A cluster of glassy mostly gemmy attractive green diopside crystals with minor graphite. In great condition all around, this is excellent for the species. This is fluorescent under both shortwave and longwave ultraviolet light.
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