Inner Mongolia, China

Diopside with Galena — Inner Mongolia, China

SKU · LL1078
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Green diopside crystals with garnet, galena and apophyllite. Diopside with galena and garnet from Inner Mongolia, China, 7.4 × 5.8 × 5 cm, 242 g.
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Specimen details

MineralDiopside
LocalityInner Mongolia, China
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Chemical formulaCaMgSi2O6
Dimensions7.4 cm × 5.8 cm × 5.0 cm
Weight242 g

About this specimen

Inner Mongolia diopside-garnet-galena-apophyllite at 242 g; a small cabinet piece for the skarn-mineral collector. Lead sulfide present: wash hands after handling.

Diopside is a calcium-magnesium pyroxene forming green prismatic crystals in skarns and marbles.

Galena's silver-grey metallic lustre and cubic cleavage make the species instantly recognisable; wash hands after handling. Garnet crystallises as dodecahedra and trapezohedra, geometry that shows cleanly on well-formed crystals.

Inner Mongolia's Huanggang and Chifeng districts produce fluorite, calcite, garnet and rhodochrosite in a lustre and clarity that set the modern standard for Chinese carbonates.

By size it is small cabinet, 7.4 × 5.8 × 5 cm (2.91 × 2.28 × 1.97 in) and 242 g (8.5 oz). Condition is otherwise as photographed.

Contains lead-bearing minerals: wash hands after handling and keep away from children and pets.

Specimens are photographed and catalogued one at a time before they reach this page.

  • Mineral: Diopside, Galena, Garnet, Apophyllite
  • Locality: Inner Mongolia, China
  • Size: 7.4 × 5.8 × 5 cm / 2.91 × 2.28 × 1.97 in
  • Weight: 242 g / 8.5 oz
  • SKU: LL1078

About Diopside

Diopside is a silicate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Diopside in our encyclopedia

About Inner Mongolia

Inner Mongolia, China — collector specimens of fluorite and barite.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Diopside natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Diopside with Galena — Inner Mongolia, China
Diopside with Galena — Inner Mongolia, China
$101.99