mineral
Epidote
Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, pistachio-green to yellowish-green color, vitreous luster, and monoclinic crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6-7 on Mohs scale, pistachio-green to yellowish-green color, vitreous luster, and monoclinic crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed via regional metamorphism of low-to-moderate grade and hydrothermal alteration of igneous rocks.
Uses & applications
Used primarily as a mineral specimen for collectors and occasionally cut into gemstones or ornamental beads.
Geological facts
Epidote is a common indicator mineral in hydrothermal veins and altered volcanic rocks, often associated with quartz and feldspar.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinct pistachio-green color and prismatic crystal habit; commonly found in worldwide metamorphic terrains.
