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Epidote in Quartz
Epidote in Quartz
Epidote in Quartz
Epidote in Quartz

Epidote in Quartz

Epidote in Quartz

A species of Quartz

Epidote in Quartz is unusual material made from green, needle-like fibers or prismatic crystals surrounded by clear quartz. This silicate mineral is mostly used as a semi-precious stone. Although green is the most frequent color, it can vary from yellow-green to almost black. It often contains very small fibers of actinolite.

Density
Density:

3.38 - 3.49 g/cm³

General Info About Epidote in Quartz

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Physical Properties of Epidote in Quartz

Colors
Pistachio-green to pale green, yellow, yellowish green, greenish yellow, greenish black, yellow-green in thin section
Streak
Gray
Density
3.38 - 3.49 g/cm³, Normal Weight
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Chemical Properties of Epidote in Quartz

Silica (SiO2) Content
36.52 %
Idealised Formula
Ca2(Al2Fe3+)[Si2O7][SiO<sub>4</sub>]O(OH)
Formula
{Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH)
Elements listed
Al, Ca, Fe, H, O, Si
Common Impurities
Al, Mg, Mn

Optical Properties of Epidote in Quartz

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553
Birefringence
0.009
Pleochroism
Weakly dichroic
Dispersion
0.013
Optical Character
Biaxial positive

Characteristics of Epidote in Quartz

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Uses of Epidote in Quartz

Epidote in Quartz is a popular and collectible combination of two minerals that is sold commercially in basic crystal or cut forms. The raw crystals are popular with mineral collectors, and the cut stone can be used in rock tumblers or shaped into interesting stones for jewelry.

Healing Properties of Epidote in Quartz

There is some belief that possession of epidote in Quartz will allow you to see auras. It's said to connect particularly with the third eye chakra, enhancing psychic capabilities and thus enabling you to communicate more freely with the spiritual realms, epidote in Quartz's vibrational energy becomes stronger in areas with blockages and actively works to remove these, bringing harmony across the whole body.
Chakras
Third Eye

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