Epidote

EpidoteEpidote is known from hundreds of world localities, but the finest and most desirable examples of the species are those from the world famous Knappenwand in Austria. This gorgeous display specimen is from the collection of Kay Robertson (#3999). It features a group of dozens of fine quality, sharp, rich green color, prismatic, lustrous, crystals in diverging growth. The largest crystal shows a slightly "bent" or "curved" habit, which is rare for the

Specimen# CO712B71

hexagonal Sapphire crystal has a mostly blue interior

the one most desirable phosphate species extant

and certainly with a great history behind it

but the bottom / back area is contacted where it was removed from the pocket wall

When it comes to mineral localities

The piece is in great shape for the material and truly looks better in person as it was somewhat difficult to photograph

This beautiful specimen has a striking color combination with gemmy colorless "Achroite" terminations

There is an interesting white "vein" of Microcline running through the center of one of the Amazonite crystals

A great representation of these unique classic specimens from New Mexico

Specimen # BOL711B284

rather lustrous