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A green, calcium magnesium silicate mineral sometimes used as a gemstone; a pyroxene-type mineral with short, monoclinic crystals. The transparent to translucent crystals have either a square or octagonal cross section. The color of diopside crystals ranges from light to dark green. Powdered diopside is used as a matting agent in ceramic glazes.

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