Diallage

Diallage is an old 19th century name used to refer to a number of silicate minerals from the amphibole & pyroxene groups.

It is most frequently encountered as a name for hypersthene or diposide, but any gem labelled as diallage would need to be examined carefully to determine it's true constitution.
Further Information
Mineral information:Diallage information at mindat.org
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