the epidote
Epidote is one of the most prominent display minerals. The finest and most desirable form of this mineral is in delicate elongated crystals that are extremely lustrous and often interconnected. This shape is highly prized by collectors and creates one of the best mineral display pieces. Epidote color is almost always green, in all different shades and shades, with a very typical pistachio color habit.
Epidote forms a group of related minerals, with the mineral epidote being the most prominent member of the group. Two rare members of the epidote group are Epidote-(Pb) (which is more popularly known as Hancockite), and Epidote-(Sr). Although often considered varieties of epidote, these two forms are classified by the IMA as individual mineral species.
Epidote is also nearly identical in composition to Clinozoisite but lacks significant iron in its structure. It forms a series with Clinozoisite, and in many cases the real distinction between these two minerals cannot be made. In fact, some specimens from certain localities are labeled Clinozoisite-epidote as they are intermediates between these two minerals without exact determination, or may even contain these minerals in different parts of a single crystal.
Where is epidote found?
Perhaps the most classic epidote locality in the world is found in the Austrian Alps, at Knappenwand in the Untersulzbach Valley, where the large, sharp, lustrous crystals are highly regarded. Two other classic locations in the Alps are Wallis, Switzerland; and Le Bourg d’Oisans, Isère, France.
Some of the most prominent epidote crystals come from Pakistan, in the Tormiq valley in the Skardu district, and in Alchuria and Hachupa in the Shigar valley. A prolific new development is the Raskoh Mountains, Kharan, in Balochistan. This locality is a single producer, pseudohexagonal and pseudooctahedral.Crystals with protruding secondary growths, often grainy in texture. Brilliant crystals from a limited find were described from Kuh-e Khorram, Zagros Mountains, Markazi Province, Iran. In China, excellent wedge-shaped crystals come from Handan, Hebei province; and small bright grass-green crystals from the Hongquizhen quarry, Sichuan province.
Dark chisel-shaped crystals associated with prehnite are abundant in the Kayes region, Mali; and large sharp crystals came from an undisclosed location in northeastern Kenya. Small crystals and fan-shaped aggregates are from Imilchil, in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco; and sharp crystal clusters from Rehoboth, Hardap region, Namibia. The beautiful thinning epidote crystals come from Capelinha, in the Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil; and fine dark sprays from Rosario Mabel, Pampa Blanca, Peru. In Mexico, the classic specimens came from San Quintín, Baja California Norte.
How to identify the epidote?
The epidote it generally has a distinctive pistachio green color and occurs as a replacement mineral in altered volcanic rocks or as vein filler in open spaces
With the magnifying glass, observe that it has a characteristic light to dark pistachio greenish color, however, it can also present pale yellowish green colors.
The epidote Common generally occurs as anhedral granular crystals that form aggregates in rocks, or also as individual crystals.
It differs from the other epidotes (clinozoisite and zoisite) in that these epidotes occur as somewhat flattened and elongated prismatic crystals, with dark green to gray and sometimes somewhat reddish brown hues.
With a steel scratcher, try to identify its hardness, which varies between 6 and 7.
the power of stones
Like plants or candles, stones have the energy to bring about change. The stones and their vital energy make us be in harmony with ourselves, with the Earth and with the Universe, they concentrate the force of the Earth on the chakras, on our vital points, body, mind and soul.
These are living elements of nature, which are born, evolve and transform like any other being. It is important to stay in contact with the stones, touching and caressing them so that they have more strength, in a pocket or as a pendant will be essential in moments of weakness and to renew energy.
The epidote and energy
In meditation, this stone actively acts on the heart chakra, where our unconditional love is found.
It prevents us from feeling alone, causing our socialization in a friendly way. The person is not afraid to make friends, for example.
The soul does not isolate itself, balance and harmony occur naturally.
How to use the stone
If you intend to improve your personal energies, such as spirituality, personal magnetism and all that we mentioned above, wear this stone close to your body .
There are beautiful jewels with this stone, now if your intention is to protect your home by raising the vibration of the environment and people, then you only have one of this stone as a decoration. To heal diseased places, simply place this stone on top of it for about 30 minutes.
As you can see, epidote is excellent and helps positive energy settle once and for all in your body and spirit, right? So be sure to feel your energetic vibrations.
therapeutic properties
The epidote It is considered a transforming and healing stone of the emotional body. It helps to release pain and connect with personal power, sense of identity and enjoyment of life in a realistic way, dispelling excessive self-criticism.
On a physical level, it is said that the epidote regulates the nervous and immune systems and provides vigor and cell regeneration. Benefits brain, thyroid, liver, gallbladder and adrenal glands.