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Epidote

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Locality: 
Söllnkar, Krimmler Ache Valley, Hohe Tauern, Salzburg, Austria
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.6 × 2.1 × 2 cm
Description

This is an excellent specimen of epidote from a classic austrian location. Not damaged specimen with a very good size. Specimen form that location are not often seen on the market. Quality and habitus is very similar to the pieces from the famous Knappenwand. Epidote form that location appears normally below 1cm x size.

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What's on the rock

Epidote

Formula: 
{Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH)
Strunz: 
9.BG.05a
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
6.0
Streak: 
Colorless
Type Locality: 
Bourg d'Oisans, Isère, Rhône-Alpes, France...

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