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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A monoclinic pyroxene mineral, a magnesium calcium silicate with the chemical formula CaMgSi₂O₆, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

saliteschefferite

Etymology

From French diopside, from Ancient Greek δίοψις (díopsis, “transparency”) + -ide.

Related phrases

chrome diopside

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