Epidote, Actinolite

Specimen ID: 5RC-QP1

Mineral(s)
Epidote : (CaCa)(AlAlFe3+)O[Si2O7][SiO4](OH)
Actinolite : ◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
9cm x 2.9cm x 1.5cm
Events

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Superb glassy lustrous deep green prismatic terminated crystals of epidote forming an attractive spray without matrix. Minor green acicular actinolite is present on one side of the cluster. Shows perfectly all around 360 degrees - no damage. Excellent for this Austrian classic! Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 17: 167-181. Ex Wolfgang E. Henkel collection.
Dan Weinrich - 28th December 2010

Photo added to mindat.org

Superb glassy lustrous deep green prismatic terminated crystals of epidote forming an attractive 9.0 x 2.9 x 1.5 cm spray without matrix. Minor green acicular actinolite is present on one side of the cluster. Shows perfectly all around 360 degrees - no damage. Excellent for this Austrian classic! Ref: The Mineralogical Record: 17: 167-181. Ex Wolfgang E. Henkel collection.
Dan Weinrich - 28th December 2010
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