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Epidote

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Epidote

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Description
Locality: 
Tormiq, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.9 × 4.3 × 2.7 cm
Description

This specimen is from a recent new discovery. And this particular specimen is among the best 10% of this small find. It is developed as floater and the thin dark green crystals formed a very aesthetic, wonderful assemble. All faces, all around show exceptional luster. Tri-dimensional assemble and luster are much better in person. No significant damages to report.

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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...