Epidote
Minerals

Epidote

Epidote is part of a family of binary silicates, the origin of which is metamorphic, hydrothermal, metamorphic rocks.
Formula: (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)

Colour: Yellowish green, green, greenish brown, black and white
Hardness: 6
Specific Gravity: 3.38 - 3.49
Crystal System: Monoclinic



Physical Properties
Luster:Vitreous

Transparency:Transparent, Translucent،opaque
Streak:Colorless 
Tenacity:Brittle
Cleavage:good


Locality from ٖMuseum Sample
South Khorasan, Qale Zari Mine, Birjand, Razavi Khorasan, Mashhad khalaj, Sangan Khaf, Qom Province, Saveh, Kashan,
Application
Epidote is not usually used for jewelry due to its rarity, and it can be seen in exhibitions and collections.



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