The article is dedicated to the description of outward appearance and application of chrome diopside that is a green gemstone with rich color and excellent clarity.

When it comes to the choice of a piece of jewelry with a gem there are several a few questions to determine your choice. First of all, you have to take a decision on the color. Gemstone colors are of wide range, so you'll definitely find the one that you are interested in. You should take into consideration that gems of the same color are generally different in hardness, clarity and, what's also essential, price. People who prefer green gemstones generally give their preference to emerald and tsavorite. Emerald has a saturated green color, but the clarity of the gem isn't pronounced. Tsavorite also has rich color, as well as brilliance and clarity, but the price of the gem is really high. Chrome diopside was found in Siberia in 1988 and it became a great substitute to the above-mentioned gems, since it constitutes a rich green gem at an affordable price. Although the name sounds more like chemical compound, than a gemstone, chrome diopside is famous for its luminous green color and perfect clarity. There are some issues that you should take into account about chrome diopside. First of all, gems of large size are generally with darker tone, in such a way they need to be thoroughly cut to keep the angles shallow to improve brilliance and clarity. But gems of 2 carats and smaller has an exceptionally vivid color. Another particular feature of chrome diopside in comparison to tsavorite and emerald is its softness. The gemstone commonly has 5.5 to 6 at Mohs scale of hardness. But you should realize that Mohs scale does not measure tensile strength or resistance to fracture. It only implies that chrome diopside is relatively soft to scratch. So keep in mind that jewelry with chrome diopside should be stored carefully to avoid being scratched. That's why chrome diopside gems aren't applicable for rings. Meanwhile, they are ideal for pendants and earrings and look amazing in gold. So if you're looking for a green gem think of the purchase of chrome diopside and you'll not regret your decision.

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