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Diopside is known for its striking green hues, which can range from light to deep shades. It has a hardness of 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively soft compared to other gemstones, and is often found in cabochon cuts that enhance its color.
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The GemstoneAI market index for diopside is $30 per carat as of 2026-08-17. That is a market-wide average across qualities, not a quote for a specific stone. Individual value depends on carat, color, clarity, cut, treatment, and origin.
Visual tests alone are unreliable. GemstoneAI analyzes a photo of your stone for identity, treatment indicators, and authenticity signals, then estimates market value. It is free to try.
Over the past 30 days the diopside index moved +0.0%. Gem prices move on supply, demand, and metal markets; treat any single stone as a collectible first and an asset second.