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Epidote - Mineral Properties and Uses

Uses

Epidote uses include: semiprecious gem.

Color

pistachio green to yellowish green to black

Streak

colorless

Luster

vitreous

Diaphaneity

transparent to translucent

Cleavage

perfect

Hardness

6.0 - 7.0

Specific Gravity

3.3 - 3.5

Distinguishing
Characteristics

color, cleavage

Crystal System

monoclinic

Epidote Picture

epidote
Epidote from Rockbridge County, Virginia.
This specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across.




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