Epidote Crystal Clusters on Matirx – Pampa Blanca District

$128.00

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Description

This epidote is from the Pampa Blanca District, Castroverreyn Province, Huancavelica,  Peru This encompasses a large area that contains seven recognized mineral species. It is most famous for the occasional epidote crystal clusters found there. Epidote is a silicate that contains the elements Ca, Fe, Al, Si , O and H. This is an exceptional specimen that consists of fan-like clusters of elongated and blade-like crystals of epidote on a mixed calcite and quartz crystal matrix. It is uncommon to find matrix pieces of this material. The epidote crystals are dark green with a bright vitreous luster. This piece measures 4 1/4 x 3 x 2 5/8 inches or 111 x 76 x 67 mm.

Additional information

Weight24 oz

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