Violane Blue Diopside Specimen Russia Transbaikalia

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Description

VIOLANE SPECIMEN

This is the polished on the one side blue violane specimen. Dimensions: 2.8 x 2.2 x 1.5″ (7 x 5.7 x 3.9cm). Weight – 4.3oz (121 grams). Origin: Russia, Transbaikalia.

Some information about violane:

Violane is a variety of the diopside mineral bluish tones. Violane color is due to admixture of manganese and iron. Contains 10% jadeite and aegirine components.

Known deposits from Italy (Saint-Marcel, Piedmont) and Russia. In Russia deposits are located in the Transbaikalia, Altai and Sayan.

Additional information

Weight 121 g