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You are here: Index Chrome-diopsideA light green, monoclinic pyroxene mineral used as a gemstone and refractory. Properties Etymology Diopside, the name is derived from the Greek word 'diopsis' that means " two kind of vision or to have a double appearance'. It is named so because when viewed from one side it exhibits one colour while from another side it appears in different shade. Origin of the word Chrome-diopside at Etymonline.com General Reference Chrome-diopside at Wikipedia Images Google Image Search for Chrome-diopside Yahoo Image Search for Chrome-diopside You are here: Index |