- MD-32109
- Diopside (Var: Schefferite)
- Langban, Filipstad, Varmland, Sweden
- Miniature, 3.7 x 2.1 x 1.9 cm
- SOLD
Schefferite is the very rare manganoan variety of diopside and was originally described from the Langban deposit. Two sharp, terminated blades to 1.1 cm are attractively set on a lined vug atop matrix on this fine specimen. Note the high luster and red translucency of the crystals. Very rare on the market.