mineral
Epidote
Epidote (Ca2(Al, Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH))
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 6-7 on Mohs scale, pistachio-green to dark green color, vitreous luster, monoclinic crystal system, distinct cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness 6-7 on Mohs scale, pistachio-green to dark green color, vitreous luster, monoclinic crystal system, distinct cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Forms mainly in hydrothermal veins and regional metamorphic rocks like greenschist facies.
Uses & applications
Used primarily as mineral specimens for collectors and occasionally cut into cabochons for jewelry.
Geological facts
Epidote is the namesake for the epidote mineral group and typically forms prismatic crystals striated along their length.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its characteristic pistachio-green color and crystal habit; commonly found in areas of hydrothermal alteration worldwide.
