Chrome diopside gemstones have been around a long time, but were only officially discovered in 1988. Originally, chrome diopside was sourced from Russia's Eastern Siberia, but deposits have been found elsewhere in the world. Pakistan is now considered a significant supplier for gem-quality chromium diopside. Other locations of chrome diopside rough include Australia, Russia, Canada, Madagascar, Brazil and South Africa. Chrome diopside has been growing in popularity for jewelry due to its affordability and striking resemblance to more expensive gems such as emerald and tsavorite garnet.

The term diopside comes from the Greek words "di" and "opsis," which mean "two" and "vision." It's no surprise then that this stone was viewed as one of visualization and was sometimes placed on the forehead to help encourage good dreams by ancient peoples. Other cultures believed green diopside had come from the tree of life. Many people buried their dead with the gemstone to ensure renewal of their life.

Said to hold the mysteries of the Universe, Green Diopside encourages learning, especially those entering college, either for the first time, or those looking for a career change. It is helpful for learning a new language and for those teenagers taking their driving test. In younger children with learning disabilities or dyslexia, Green Diopside eases those difficulties, making it easier to assimilate information. It aides writers who need to keep deadlines while still writing in a concise manner.

Green Diopside is thought to be a “dowser of knowledge”, making it invaluable when seeking specific information – take it with you to a library and it will lead you to the knowledge you seek.

On the home front, Green Diopside helps families cope when living with those who may be suffering from mental or physical disabilities or degenerative conditions.

Physically, Green Diopside eases headaches, regulates blood pressure, helps with recovery after surgery or illness, and aides in the recovery from eating disorders, obsessive behavior, and addictions.

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Green Diopside

PRIMARY CHAKRA: Heart-Chakra

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Monoclinic-Crystal-System

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: CaMgSi2O6 Calcium Magnesium Silicate

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Sagittarius-(November-22-to-December-21), Scorpio-(October-23-to-November-21)

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-9

HARDNESS: 5-to-6-Hardness

COLOR: Green

LOCATION: Brazil, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia

RARITY: Common

PRONUNCIATION: die-OP-side

MINERAL CLASS: Silicates-Mineral-Class

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Addictions, Dyslexia, Eating-Disorders, Headache-and-Migraine-Relief, Post-Surgery-Healing

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Coping-with-Changes, Learning, Relationships

EXTRA GRADE: Beautiful green color, translucent, <10% matrix

A GRADE: Nice green color, partially translucent, 10% - 25% matrix

B GRADE: Poor green color, opaque and/or >25% matrix

AFFIRMATION: I am emotionally and physically healed and whole.

QUESTION: Do you use runes, a pendulum, or other methods when you seek answers?

REFERENCE 1: http://www.healingcrystals.com/July_2008_Newsletter_-_Healing_Chakras_with_Crystals_Articles_769.html

REFERENCE 2: http://www.healingcrystals.com/Chakra_Stones_and_Crystals_Guide_Articles_770.html