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Epidote Quartz

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Epidote Quartz

Ex. Leo Jahaan Collection

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Description
Locality: 
Centennial Mine, Centennial, Houghton County, Michigan, United States of America
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.7 × 5.5 × 3.5 cm
Weight: 
110.00gr
Description

This fascinating quartz and epidote combination has grown in a most unusual formation.

The quartz crystal appears to have been natural etched, most likely by hydrothermal fluids, and the etched sections were then infilled with micro epidote crystals.

Following that, the quartz continued growing, partially coating the epidote crystals.

The result is a very aesthetic combination of both external and internal rich green crystals.

The internal crystals almost resemble underwater seaweed, while the external crystals have a very sparkly luster.

You won't find another specimen quite like this.

Ex. Collection of Leo Jahaan

Mineral Data
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...

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White
Jahaan Minerals

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Seller's terms and conditions

Please read the dimensions of the specimen, as the size of minerals in photos can be misleading.

To see the details shown in close-up macro photos, you may require a high quality magnifying glass or jeweler's loupe.

Care has been taken to accurately display the colors of the specimen. However, please be aware that computer monitors and phone screens each display colors slightly differently. Differences in light brightness and light source can also drastically alter the appearance of mineral colors. Therefore please be aware that while these photos are accurate and colors have not been enhanced, what you see on your screen may vary slightly from what you see in your hand, and may require specific lighting conditions (usually brighter is better).

Information regarding the specimen's found locality and mineral identification is believed to be correct, however due to the complexities of ID'ing minerals and tracking source locations in rare cases this data may be imprecise.

If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to send a message.

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