Minerals
Epidote - Copy
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
Hardness: 6
Specific Gravity: 3.38 - 3.49
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Physical Properties
Luster:Vitreous
Luster:Vitreous
Transparency:Transparent, Translucent،opaque
Streak:Colorless
Tenacity:Brittle
Cleavage:good
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.
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.
