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Epidote specimens for sale
311 for sale · $25–$15,000 USD
511 in the gallery
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
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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
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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
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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 guideAbout 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.
