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diopside
A monoclinic mineral, CaMgSi2O6; pyroxene group; white to light green; in metamorphic rocks, esp. contact metamorphosed limestones; where transparent, a semiprecious gemstone. Symbol: Di or di.
- Besedna vrsta: noun
- Industrija/področje: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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