Epidote (magnetic!)

Item Description

From a find in late 2011, these are most unusual and interesting Epidote crystals from Baluchistan (where the exicitng Brookite and Anatase specimens are coming out). These crystals do not have the characteristic thin prismatic appearance of those from places like Tormiq or Alchuri, but rather are opaque and blocky, with a notably darker green hue, and a distinctive secondary coating of what I'm told is Magnetite, as these crystals show a weak magnestism when exposed to magnetic objects. The compressed orthorhombic and pseudo-octahedral form of the crystals is typicaly for the locality. The large main crystal is in great shape, but the entire piece is not without damage, as some of the secondary crystals are contacted here and there. It's my understanding that specimens from this find have disappeared from the market, so if you want one, pick them up while you can. Valued at $500.