The Oisans region, in the French Alps, has long been known for providing deposits that are now world-famous. The axinites and epidotes from these localities are among the finest in the world in terms of color and quality.

This specimen features an interesting association of gem-quality axinite crystals and delicate epidote crystals, all on matrix.

Locality : Le Rocher d’Armentier, La Garde, Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France