Diopside, a pyroxene group calcium magnesium silicate. Forest green to chrome green coloration from chromium content, with prismatic crystal habit.

Where does it come from?

This batch is from Copperbelt Province, Zambia.

Grade A, green. Each piece 0.25-1.50 inches.

What is it traditionally used for?

Many people work with Diopside in personal-care routines and quiet restorative sessions. Traditionally associated with the heart chakra.

How should I care for it?

Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Mohs 5.5 to 6.5.

What does a crystal grade (A, AA, or AAA) actually mean?

Crystal grades reflect visual quality within a single batch. Grade A is standard quality with typical inclusions. Grade AA shows stronger color saturation, cleaner surface, and tighter sizing. Grade AAA represents the top 10 to 15 percent of any batch: exceptional clarity, consistent color, and minimal surface variation. At Beyond Bohemian, grades are assessed by Paul Oliver at point of purchase.

Will I receive the exact piece shown, or one chosen from your stock?

For bulk listings sold by weight or piece count, you receive pieces from the same batch shown in the photos. Each piece is hand-selected at the time of packing. For unique specimens listed individually, you receive the exact piece photographed. The listing will specify which applies.

How do I know this crystal is ethically sourced?

Beyond Bohemian traces each stone as far up the supply chain as possible and is transparent when that tracing has limits. We work with small-scale operations and family-run suppliers wherever we can verify fair compensation. You can ask about any specific piece and we will tell you what we know and what we do not.

What is the return policy?

Beyond Bohemian accepts returns within 90 days of purchase. Items must be in original condition. Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. Contact us before returning so we can confirm eligibility and provide instructions.

What is Diopside crystal?

Diopside crystal is a natural stone sold by Beyond Bohemian as part of our ethically-sourced, hand-graded collection. Our complete Diopside Crystal Guide covers its meaning, geological origin, traditional associations across cultures, and how to identify a real specimen.

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Diopside Raw Crystals | A Grade | Zambia | 0.25–1.50 Inch

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A similar piece from our curated collection

Polish

Hand-finished with natural jojoba oil to enhance the stone's natural color and texture

Size

0.25-1.50 Inches

Weight

1-30 Grams

Per Lb/Kg

120-200 Pieces Per Pound

Grade

A

Origin

Copperbelt Province, Zambia

Sourcing model

Community Partnership

Sourced through a regional cooperative or community-based workshop. Processing and economic benefit stay local, which means more of the value reaches the people doing the work.

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In Short

These are A-grade Diopside raw crystals from Copperbelt Province, Zambia, sold by the piece or by the pound. Diopside is a calcium magnesium pyroxene; chromium traces give the sought-after deep green of chrome diopside. Each small piece runs 0.25-1.50 inches at Mohs 5.5 and comes through a community partnership. A favorite emotional healing stone for pockets.

What is Diopside?

Diopside Crystal Guide: meaning, origin & properties

Learn what Diopside is, where ours comes from, traditional associations across cultures, and how to identify a real specimen, in our complete Diopside Crystal Guide.

Read our full Diopside guide: meaning, origin & sourcing → Or browse all Diopside pieces →

Crystal Family: Silicates
Mohs Hardness: 5.5
Origin: Copperbelt Province, Zambia
Beginner Friendly: Not Ideal
Treatment Awareness: Medium (heat treatment possible)

Diopside is part of the silicates family.

Sourced directly from Copperbelt Province, Zambia. Worth knowing: a lot of the diopside on the market is heat-treated. What we carry is natural and untreated.

Known to mineralogists since the 18th century; chrome diopside became popular in jewelry and crystal markets in the 1990s.

In the tradition, diopside shows up most often around gentle, patient care for yourself, opening to connection, with yourself and others, and working through difficult feelings at your own pace. It's traditionally linked to the heart chakra. If that resonates, hold one over your chest for a few breaths when you need to soften. Trust what feels useful and leave the rest.

These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

Traditional Associations

A starting place for your own quiet practice.

Intention

HealingLoveEmotional HealingSelf Love

Chakra

Heart

Zodiac

VirgoTaurus

Element

Earth

Care & Use Sensitivity: Moderate

Best For

Home/Altar

Meditation Space

Gentle Daily Carry

Care

Wipe Dry

Quick Rinse Only

Store Protected

Gentle Soap Only

Stable Room Temperature

Avoid

Chemical Cleaners

Cleansing

Smoke

Sound

Breath/Intention

Charging

Moonlight

Morning Sunlight (brief)

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Diopside Raw Crystals | A Grade | Zambia | 0.25–1.50 Inch

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Diopside Crystal Guide: meaning, origin & properties

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