Epidota
Epidota is a mineral with formula Ca₂(Al,Fe)₃(SiO₄)₃(OH), in the Silicatos (Sorosilicatos) group. This specimen comes from Albateta, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, España and joined the Terrium collection in 2025.
Description
Fine clinozoisite-epidote crystals developed in a longitudinal crack on a light matrix. Fibrous texture and aesthetic arrangement in a natural fracture.
History of this specimen
Sold as clinozoisite but they are zoisites, without clino. It has very fine and elegant crystallization in a crack, but the base has been cut with an angle grinder, which detracts from its personal value. Sold by Juanjo from Elche, friend of Meli, who reintroduced the collector to the world of minerals and taught him how to use a loupe.
Technical data
- Catalogue No.
- 0526
- Internal reference
- X0085
- Composition
- Ca₂(Al,Fe)₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
- Name
- Epidota
- Group
- Silicatos (Sorosilicatos)
- District / Municipality
- Albateta
- Province
- Alicante
- Region
- Comunidad Valenciana
- Country
- España
- Size (cm)
- 7–8
- Acquired
- 2025
- Etymology
- It is the monoclinic form ('klino') of zoisite, named in honor of Baron Sigmund Zois.
- Quality
- Buena
- Value trend
- Estable
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