Gemology, Mineralogy, and Spectroscopy of Gem-Quality Diopside from Pakistan and Russia: New Insights for the Chromogenic Mechanism and Possible Origin
Green diopside is currently popular in the jewelry market due to its attractive color and excellent transparency. Gem-quality diopsides are mainly sourced from Pakistan, Italy, Russia, and other places. The color, geographic origin, and formation mechanism are the main factors affecting the value of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-04-01
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| Series: | Crystals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/13/5/727 |