This diopside specimen with mica and calcite is really a nice piece, not only because of the combination of minerals but also because of the heart shape. This piece comes from Afghanistan and has several pieces of diopside in it.
The piece weighs 783 grams. The dimensions are approximately 12 x 10 x 4.5 cm (note the shape)
Diopside works on both the heart chakra and the brow chakra. It helps to connect the heart and head for balance between the intellect and emotions. It is also a stone that facilitates forgiveness and letting go, because it helps you to give events a place intellectually and emotionally and to find acceptance in events from the past.
The green color of diopside is given to the gemstone by the presence of chromium. In addition to green diopside, there is also yellow and brown diopside. Although diopside is not extremely rare, it is rare to find large pieces with a beautiful forest green color.
More physical information about diopside:
Origin: Afghanistan
Color: green
Gloss: glassy
Crystal system: Monoclinic crystal system
Chemical formula: CaMgSi₂O₆
Hardness (Mohs hardness scale): 5 – 6
Transparency: opaque, transparent
Refractive Index: 1.665 – 1.73
Average density: 3.4 kg/dm3