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 The item pictured is the one you will receive.  Epidote is a mineral that belongs to the sorosilicate group and is commonly found in metamorphic rocks. It has a chemical formula of Ca2(Al, Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH). Epidote typically forms elongated prismatic crystals and can vary in color from yellow-green to black. It is known for its distinct pistachio-green color and vitreous luster. Epidote is often found in association with minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and amphibole. Epidote has a hardness of 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively durable. It is commonly used as a gemstone and in jewelry making due to its attractive color and luster. Epidote is also used in the manufacturing of ceramics and as a minor ore of iron. Quartz Crystal, also known simply as quartz, is a mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms in a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon oxygen tetrahedra,