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Epidote from Tormiq area, northwest of Skardu, Haramosh Mountains, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Epidote from Tormiq area, northwest of Skardu, Haramosh Mountains, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 35688
Mineral:Epidote
Locality:Tormiq area, northwest of Skardu, Haramosh Mountains, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Lustrous dark green-brown epidote crystals with chisel-shaped termination and glassy crystal surfaces. When strong illuminated, the crystals show internal transparency and green-to-brown dichroism. Edges are rough where other crystals were attached.
Overall Size:42x13x9 mm
Crystals:12-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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