Clinozoisite-Epidote Series

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Locality: Tormiq valley (Tormic; Tormik; Tormig; Turmiq), Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan

Parallel crystals of transparent brown-green clinozoisite / epidote crystals (see recent Rocks and Minerals magazine for discussion of species identification). The crystals doubly-terminated, highly lustrous and translucent. No damage. Overall size of mineral specimen: 4x4x.5 cm. Size of individual crystals: 2-4 cm.

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