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Epidote & Quartz

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Epidote & Quartz

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Description
Locality: 
Pampa Blanca, Ica Department, Peru
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
15.4 × 9.6 × 8.6 cm
Description

Huge cluster of sparkling epidote set on matrix. Beside and underneath the epidot you can find several well developed quatzy crystals as well. Extremely eye catchy piece in fine condition.

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...

Quartz

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