Violane (Khakassia, Russia)

Blue-to-violet diopside variety associated with Khakassia, Russia.

What it is

Violane (also written violan) is a manganese-rich variety associated with diopside-family material; it is often cut as cabochons or decorative objects. The name describes a variety, not a separate approved mineral species.

Source and identification

The Russian locality in the notes is Khakassia. We will keep treatment and exact source claims tied to the individual piece once photographs and provenance are supplied.

Evidence status: Material profile based on sourcing notes and referenced mineral information. No laboratory report for an individual Soul Body Gems specimen is attached to this page.

Further reading: Violane mineral information