2.1" Rough Green Epidote Crystals On Quartz Cluster Mineral Specimen Imilchil, Morocco
Location: Imilchil, Morocco
Weight: 0.9 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.1 Inches Long, 1.1 Inches Wide, 0.8 Inches Thick
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Epidote is a mineral belonging to the sorosilicate group, commonly found in metamorphic rocks. Its chemical formula is Ca₂(Al,Fe)₃(SiO₄)₃(OH). Epidote typically forms elongated prismatic crystals and varies in color from yellow-green to nearly black. It is best known for its distinctive pistachio-green hue and vitreous luster. Epidote often occurs in association with minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and amphibole.
With a hardness of 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale, epidote is a relatively durable mineral. Its appealing color and sheen make it popular for use as a gemstone and in jewelry making. Additionally, epidote is utilized in the manufacture of ceramics and serves as a minor ore of iron.
Quartz Crystal, commonly referred to as quartz, is a mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms arranged in a continuous framework of SiO4 tetrahedra, where each oxygen atom bridges two tetrahedra, resulting in the chemical formula SiO2. It ranks as the second most abundant mineral in Earth's continental crust, following feldspar. Quartz manifests in a variety of forms and colors, including transparent rock crystal, purple amethyst, yellow citrine, and pink rose quartz. Crystallizing in a hexagonal system, quartz is valued for its piezoelectric characteristics, enabling it to generate an electric charge under mechanical stress.
