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Epidote

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Description
Locality: 
Knappenwand, Zell am See District, Salzburg, Austria
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.1 × 2.6 × 1.3 cm
Description

Here is a super classic specimen of epidote from the Knappenwand (Austria), where the dark green crystals form two subparallel groups with some doubly ended crystals. It has no repairs, an a sight of contact with the matrix at the rear.

Acquired in 1990. Ex Peter Seroka collection.

Combine specimens to reduce shipping costs!.

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...

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