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Quartz & Epidote

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Quartz & Epidote

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Description
Locality: 
Capelinha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Class: 
Combination
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.1 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm
Description

First of all - the photos are pure understatement. The quartz crystal is waterclear with amazing modifications and exceptional luster. The epidote crystals are also glossy and most of (including the largest one at the front-display) are end-pointed. Contrast, balance and aesthetics are on very high level. Really so much better in persoon!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Quartz

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

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...