Epidote is one of the favourite minerals among collectors: its vivid pistachio-green and dark olive hues, elongated prismatic crystals and glassy lustre create a truly striking appearance. Anyone who holds an epidote specimen for the first time is almost always surprised by how different it is from what they might expect of a stone - this is a mineral with real character. This lot contains approximately 10 natural epidote specimens from Morocco, each with its own unique appearance.
Identifying Features of Epidote
Epidote is a sorosilicate mineral with a characteristic green-black colour, monoclinic crystal system and vitreous to resinous surface lustre that is immediately recognisable. In its natural habit it can appear as needle-like, columnar or granular formations. Some specimens sit within a rock matrix such as granite or metamorphic rock, making them particularly impressive and educationally valuable display pieces. Epidote most commonly appears in greenish, yellowish-green or brownish hues.
For Collectors and Educators
Epidote is an excellent teaching mineral: it illustrates the characteristics of complex silicate structures and provides a vivid, hands-on example of metamorphic rock formation processes. It is a tangible and visually impressive illustration of how minerals transform under high temperature and pressure. Among collectors, its varied appearance and vivid green colour make it a highly sought-after piece. In spiritual traditions it is regarded as a symbol of growth, renewal and harmony, and many people also use it as a meditation aid.
Lot Contents
One lot contains approximately 10 epidote specimens with a total weight of around 2 kg. Piece size and character vary naturally - this is the nature of genuine minerals. Every package is a unique collection, meaning no two lots are exactly alike. Naturally sourced, untreated minerals imported directly from Morocco.
Product Details
- Material: epidote (sorosilicate mineral)
- Quantity: approx. 10 pcs per lot
- Net weight: approx. 2 kg per lot
- Country of origin: Morocco