Chrome-diopside has turned into a very popular emerald substitute over the years. It is slightly softer at a 6.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness HOWEVER it is far more affordable than comparably gemmy emeralds. This was also the first month of the Mooney Fine Mineral of the Month Club and you can find back issues in the Mooney Fine Mineral Collection on the front page of mooneyfinemineral.com. Cheers.

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