Gemological Information for Diopside
| Color: | Bluish Green to Yellowish Green, Brown, Black |
| Crystal Structure: | Monoclinic |
| Refractive Index: | 1.729 - 1.768 |
| Durability: | Poor |
| Hardness: | 5.5 to 6 |
| Family: | |
| Similar Stones: | Peridot, Dioptase, Enstatite, Kornerupine, Zoisite |
| Treatments: | None Known at this Time |
| Country of Origin: | Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Republic of Madagascar, India. |
Diopside Care
| Ultrasonic Cleaning: | RIsky |
| Steam Cleaning: | Never |
| Warm Soapy Water: | Safe |
| Chemical Attack: | Attacked by Hydrofluoric Acid |
| Light Sensitivity: | Stable |
| Heat Sensitivity: | Fuses with Heat |