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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.

Epidota from China, China — Terrium

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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