Chrome Diopside is also known as Siberian Emerald, a rather misleading trade name! It was first discovered in the 1800s, and was given the name from Latin meaning 'two faced', referencing the crystal formation. It is a form of Diopside with inclusions of Chromium inside the crystal structure giving it the bright green colour.
| Alternative Names | Chromium Diopside |
| Colour | Green |
| Hardness | 5.5 - 6.5 |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Streak | White Green |
| Lustre | Vitreous |
| Main Locations | Pakistan, Finland, Siberia |
| Chakra | Heart |
| Zodiac | Virgo, Gemini |
| Numerology | 9 |
| Planetary | Mercury |
| Element | Earth |
