Epidota
Epidota is a mineral with formula Ca₂(Fe³⁺,Al)₃(SiO₄)₃(OH), in the Silicatos (Sorosilicatos) group. This specimen comes from China, China.
Description
Green, prismatic crystals on a light matrix. Vitreous luster.
History of this specimen
Somewhat massive but very clean.
Technical data
- Catalogue No.
- 0523
- Internal reference
- X0067
- Composition
- Ca₂(Fe³⁺,Al)₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
- Name
- Epidota
- Group
- Silicatos (Sorosilicatos)
- Province
- China
- Country
- China
- Etymology
- From the Greek 'epidosis' (increase), because the base of its crystal prism is longer on one side than on the other.
- Quality
- Buena
- Value trend
- Estable
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