Epidote
 
Origin: Sichuan, China
 
Size: 47 mm x 34 mm
 
An exceptionally beautiful specimen with very dark, almost black coloured Epidote crystals. Showy pieces that displays easily. This quality specimen is had to come by.
 
This specimen displays beautifully on the acrylic stand included.

Epidote is a beautiful dark green mineral, named along ago in 1801 by Rene Just Haüy. The name is derived from the Greek word, "epidosis", meaning "to increase", in allusion to the crystal characteristic of one longer side at the base of the prism. Morocco is known for finding good Epidote crystal specimens.