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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: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
10.9 × 1.4 × 0.7 cm
Description

This is an exceptional floater from recent discoveries at the locality. One of the most remarkable specimen from the entire discovery. The elongated thin crystals show perfect luster and dark green color, all these uncountable crystals are end-pointed. The most remarkable indicator is the habbit, the assemble is formed like a bow-tie. The specimen is in perfect condition all around.

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...