Diopside Rough- 81 g - (44)

Natural Rough Diopside – Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Offered is a beautiful lot of natural rough Diopside from the renowned mineral-producing region of Badakhshan, Afghanistan, with a total weight of 81 grams comprising 44 individual pieces.
The lot features attractive natural transparency and a high-quality lustre, with many pieces displaying interesting natural inclusions that give each stone its own character. The pieces are relatively large and offer excellent potential for creating distinctive cabochons, allowing the natural inclusions, color and internal features to become part of the finished gemstone.
Several pieces also retain natural crystal terminations, adding additional collector appeal and demonstrating their natural crystal form before cutting or polishing.
Key Features
Mineral: Natural Diopside
Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Total Weight: 81 grams
Number of Pieces: 44
Transparency: Excellent
Lustre: High-quality natural lustre
Inclusions: Natural inclusions with attractive internal character
Form: Rough pieces, with some naturally terminated crystals
Potential: Excellent for cabochon cutting and collection
Treatment: Natural, untreated rough
A highly interesting Afghan Diopside rough lot combining good transparency, attractive lustre, natural inclusions and larger-sized pieces. An excellent choice for cabochon cutters, gemstone enthusiasts and mineral collectors looking for natural material with character and cutting potential.