Epidota
Epidota is a mineral with formula Ca₂(Al,Fe)₃(SiO₄)₃(OH), in the Silicatos (Sorosilicatos) group. This specimen comes from Arroyo del Infierno, Burguillos del Cerro, Badajoz, Extremadura, España.
Description
Rough matrix with a cavity in which dark prismatic epidote crystals can be seen, with three-dimensional texture and natural micro-luster. There are also quartz crystals.
History of this specimen
Piece collected in 1998 by Vicente Alfageme in the company of his 7-year-old nephew, during his first field trip. Found after a chance blow, this piece has strong symbolic and emotional value.
Technical data
- Catalogue No.
- 0524
- Composition
- Ca₂(Al,Fe)₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
- Name
- Epidota
- Group
- Silicatos (Sorosilicatos)
- Associations
- Cuarzo
- Mine
- Arroyo del Infierno
- District / Municipality
- Burguillos del Cerro
- Province
- Badajoz
- Region
- Extremadura
- Country
- España
- Size (cm)
- ~7
- Ex-collection
- Vicente Alfageme
- Etymology
- From the Greek 'epidosis' (increase).
- Quality
- Buena
- Value trend
- Estable
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