Chrome Diopsied Pierced Pendant

Chrome Diopsied Pierced Pendant from China

Diopsite

Diopsite is a mineral from the pyroxene group that usually occurs in shades of green, ranging from pale green to deep green. The transparent, intense green variety is known as chrome diopsite, with the colour being caused by the element chromium. Diopsite has a glassy luster and is sometimes used as a gemstone because of its vibrant colour and clarity.

Major deposits of diopsite are Russia (especially Siberia), Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the United States. Diopsite forms in metamorphic rocks such as marble and also in some igneous rocks. Its chemical formula is CaMgSi₂O₆, and the mineral has a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale. Well-known varieties are chrome diopsite and black diopsite.

Sources:
Mindat.org, Gemdat.org, Wikipedia - Diopsite

Pierced Pendants

Pierced pendants are polished and cut (precious) stones with a drill hole, making them easy to wear on a cord or chain. This makes them a popular choice for jewellery. In most cases, the pendants are pierced widthwise, from left to right.

The pierced pendants are available in various shapes and sizes, including drop, oval, point and heart. Some of the range is manufactured in China, while other pendants come from Madagascar. The pierced diameter varies by model and is usually between 2 and 4 mm. We sell the pierced pendants individually, with some having a minimum order of 5 pieces. Unfortunately, we do not currently have any matching cord or chain in our range!