Ottrelite is a mineral that belongs to the pyroxene group, and it is named after the village of Ottrez in Belgium, where it was first discovered. Some other names for ottrelite include blue diopside and schizolite. Ottrelite is often found in metamorphic rocks, especially those that have been subjected to high pressure and low temperature. Other minerals that are commonly associated with ottrelite include calcite, phlogopite, tremolite, and graphite. Although ottrelite is relatively rare, it is sometimes used as a gemstone due to its attractive blue-green color and its ability to take a good polish.