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Epidote

Epidote specimens for sale

181 for sale · $40–$15,000 USD

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Epidote is a mineral species typically forming elongated, prismatic crystals that exhibit a pistachio-green color and a vitreous to resinous luster. The mineral commonly occurs in metamorphic rocks as part of epidote-albite and greenschist assemblages, and it can form robust, well-formed crystals that attract field and cabinet collectors alike. In matrix and vein specimens, epidote often accompanies minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and hematite, while high-quality crystal terminations and color zoning enhance its specimens.

Formula
(CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Rarity
Common
Stability
Stable
Collector interest
Moderate Interest
Classification notes
Sorosilicate; Epidote group

Key characteristics

Crystal system
monoclinic
Mohs hardness
6–7
Specific gravity
3.38–3.49
Luster
vitreous, resinous, pearly
Transparency
transparent, translucent, opaque
Color
green, yellow, brown, black, colorless
Streak
white, gray
Cleavage
perfect
Fracture
uneven, conchoidal
Crystal habit
prismatic, acicular, fibrous, granular, massive
  • Gem mineral
  • Classic / historic

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Epidote from Balochistan, Pakistan image
Epidote from Balochistan, Pakistan
Geology Wonders
$150
Epidote from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan image
Epidote from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Rocky Treasures
$300
Epidote from Pakistan image
Epidote from Pakistan
Minerals Paradise
$130
Axinite from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan image
Axinite from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Crystal Addicts
$110
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Zoisite
Weinrich Minerals
$11,000
Epidote from Pakistan image
Epidote from Pakistan
Fine Rocks
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$150
Epidote from Pakistan image
Epidote from Pakistan
Fine Rocks
$120
Epidote from Pakistan image
Epidote from Pakistan
Geology Wonders
$80
Epidote from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan image
Epidote from Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Geology Wonders
$80
Epidote image
Epidote
Crystal Classics
$900
Epidote image
Epidote
Crystal Classics
$15,000
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Epidote
Crystal Classics
$6,500

Where Epidote is found

Top localities

  1. Green Monster Mountain55 specimens
  2. Knappenwand32 specimens
  3. Diakon26 specimens
  4. Capelinha23 specimens
  5. Sadiola Hill21 specimens
  6. Sichuan14 specimens
  7. Salzburg13 specimens
  8. Balochistan12 specimens
  9. Fanado mines, Capelinha12 specimens
  10. Prince of Wales Island8 specimens

Guides

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Epidote
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Epidote

Epidote - vibrant pistachio to bottle-green crystals with prismatic forms, Alpine fissure and skarn varieties, and diverse collecting localities worldwide.Read guide
Epidote
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Epidote from Tormiq Valley, Pakistan

Epidote from Tormiq Valley, Pakistan — pleochroic, glassy crystals with sharp terminations and dramatic color shifts, prized for Alpine-cleft paragenesis.Read guide
Epidote
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Epidote from Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, USA

Prince of Wales Island epidote — dark, lustrous monoclinic crystals from Green Monster Mountain; prized by collectors for deep color and rugged skarn habit.Read guide
Epidote
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Epidote from Pampa Blanca, Peru

Pampa Blanca epidote: Peruvian classic with black-green radiating fans on quartz; prized for architectural sprays, sharp terminations, and dramatic light play.Read guide

About Epidote

Notable sources include localities in the United States, Mali, Pakistan, Austria, and Peru, where well-crystallized specimens have been reported. Collectors prize epidote for its vivid green hues, variation in crystal habit, and the way it can dominate a specimen's appearance when larger, lustrous crystals are present. Its relatively accessible crystal forms and attractive luster make epidote a staple in many cabinet displays and regional collections.