Fun Facts about Chrome Diopside

Chrome diopside is only mined outside the eastern Siberia town of Yakutsk; this gem is sometimes referred to as the Russian emerald due to its similarity to emerald. Miners can only reach this beautiful deep-green gem when temperatures are warm… which is a concise window in frigid Siberia! The local town of Yakutsk has the coldest winter temperatures of any major city on earth. Chrome diopside generally has a deeper green hue than emerald and is much more affordable! Mining for this stone lasts roughly 2 to 3 months a year when temperatures are warmer. Temperatures can reach below -40°F! Join Gem Expert and Rockhound Renata as she discusses chrome diopside and its interesting facts.