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1.9" Axinite & Epidote Crystal Cluster - Peru
This is an axinite crystal cluster that was collected from the Canta Province of Peru. There is an association of green epidote crystals.
About Epidote
Epidote is a striking and often green mineral known for its complex crystal structure and vitreous luster. It is a calcium aluminum iron silicate that commonly forms in metamorphic rocks, particularly in regions that have undergone low to medium-grade metamorphism. The color of epidote typically ranges from pistachio green to dark green, although it can occasionally appear yellowish-green or even brown due to varying iron content.
Epidote crystals can appear in prismatic, slender forms or as aggregates, and they often exhibit striations along their length. The mineral’s translucent to transparent appearance and high refractive index give it an attractive, glassy shine.
It is commonly associated with minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and garnet, often forming in metamorphic rocks like schist and gneiss. It can also be found in skarn deposits alongside minerals like calcite, diopside, and amphiboles. These associations can provide insights into the geologic history and metamorphic conditions of the region. Epidote is found in locations worldwide, with notable sources including Austria, Norway, Pakistan, and parts of the United States. Collectors prize epidote for its unique green hues and well-formed crystal clusters.
Epidote is a striking and often green mineral known for its complex crystal structure and vitreous luster. It is a calcium aluminum iron silicate that commonly forms in metamorphic rocks, particularly in regions that have undergone low to medium-grade metamorphism. The color of epidote typically ranges from pistachio green to dark green, although it can occasionally appear yellowish-green or even brown due to varying iron content.
Epidote crystals can appear in prismatic, slender forms or as aggregates, and they often exhibit striations along their length. The mineral’s translucent to transparent appearance and high refractive index give it an attractive, glassy shine.
It is commonly associated with minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and garnet, often forming in metamorphic rocks like schist and gneiss. It can also be found in skarn deposits alongside minerals like calcite, diopside, and amphiboles. These associations can provide insights into the geologic history and metamorphic conditions of the region. Epidote is found in locations worldwide, with notable sources including Austria, Norway, Pakistan, and parts of the United States. Collectors prize epidote for its unique green hues and well-formed crystal clusters.
About Axinite
Axinite is a distinctive borosilicate mineral known for its sharp crystal forms, high luster, and rich range of earthy to violet-brown colors. It typically forms in metamorphic environments—especially in areas where calcium-rich rocks have been altered by heat and fluids—and often occurs alongside minerals like epidote, garnet, and quartz. Axinite crystals are prized for their unusually flattened, wedge- or axe-shaped forms (a nod to the mineral’s name), with striated faces that catch light beautifully. Depending on the specific variety—ferroaxinite, magnesioaxinite, or manganaxinite—the mineral can display hues ranging from smoky brown and reddish purple to more yellowish or pinkish tones. Transparent to translucent and often highly lustrous, axinite is valued by collectors both as well-formed crystal clusters and as polished specimens that highlight its subtle pleochroism and internal color zoning.
Axinite is a distinctive borosilicate mineral known for its sharp crystal forms, high luster, and rich range of earthy to violet-brown colors. It typically forms in metamorphic environments—especially in areas where calcium-rich rocks have been altered by heat and fluids—and often occurs alongside minerals like epidote, garnet, and quartz. Axinite crystals are prized for their unusually flattened, wedge- or axe-shaped forms (a nod to the mineral’s name), with striated faces that catch light beautifully. Depending on the specific variety—ferroaxinite, magnesioaxinite, or manganaxinite—the mineral can display hues ranging from smoky brown and reddish purple to more yellowish or pinkish tones. Transparent to translucent and often highly lustrous, axinite is valued by collectors both as well-formed crystal clusters and as polished specimens that highlight its subtle pleochroism and internal color zoning.
SPECIES
Axinite & Epidote
LOCATION
Canta, Canta Province, Lima Department, Peru
SIZE
1.9" long, 1.3" tall
CATEGORY
ITEM
#99666
