5.8" Rough Deep Green Epidote Crystal Minerals Specimen On Rock Morocco

Location: Morocco 

Weight: 2 Pounds 11.5 Ounces

Dimensions: 5.8 Inches Long, 3.7 Inches Wide, 2.6 Inches Thick

The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

Epidote is a sorosilicate mineral frequently found in metamorphic environments, with the chemical formula Ca2(Al, Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH). It characteristically forms elongated, prismatic crystals and displays a color range from yellow-green to black, most notable for its distinctive pistachio-green hue and glassy sheen. Commonly occurring alongside quartz, feldspar, and amphibole, Epidote rates between 6 and 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, providing notable durability. Its appealing coloration and luster make it a favored choice for gemstones and jewelry, while it also finds applications in ceramics production and serves as a minor source of iron.