Chemical Composition: Calcium Magnesium Silicate; pyroxene group
Hardness: 5-6
Metaphysical Properties: Stimulates intellect, academic learning, mathematical and analytical ability. Allows understanding of the duality within oneself, and recognition of feminine nature. It has been used to calm pets.
Astrological Sign: Virgo
Chakra: Heart
Not to be confused with dioptase. Also see Chrome Diopside.
