Diopside
Diopside (calcium magnesium silicate) is a very common mineral that may be colourless, gray,
white, or green. Its crystals are short and compact. This mineral mainly occurs in contact
metamorphic rocks. Some places where diopside can be found are Italy, Austria, and Sweden.
Transparent diopside is considered a gemstone.
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