Epidote

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 6.0 – 7.0
Specific Gravity 3.25 – 3.5
Refractive Index 1.729 – 1.768
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Conchoidal,Splintery
Color various
Birefringence 0.014
Dispersion 0.03
Pleochroism Orange/brown stones - strong trichroism: green to strong green - light brown to brown - yellow to colorless; Green stones - strong: green - brown - yellow to colorless

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Epidote
Mohs hardness of Epidote shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Epidote
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Epidote

绿帘石是一种钙铝铁硅酸盐矿物,以其特征性的黄绿色至橄榄绿色著称,颜色深浅受铁含量影响。晶体通常呈棱柱状,具有强烈的玻璃光泽,多色性明显。宝石级绿帘石颜色独特,切磨后光泽迷人,但因颜色较为特殊,主要吸引宝石收藏家。主要产地包括奥地利、巴基斯坦、挪威和美国,在变质岩和矽卡岩中广泛分布。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Epidote?
绿帘石是一种钙铝铁硅酸盐矿物,以其特征性的黄绿色至橄榄绿色著称,颜色深浅受铁含量影响。晶体通常呈棱柱状,具有强烈的玻璃光泽,多色性明显。宝石级绿帘石颜色独特,切磨后光泽迷人,但因颜色较为特殊,主要吸引宝石收藏家。主要产地包括奥地利、巴基斯坦、挪威和美国,在变质岩和矽卡岩中广泛分布。
What is the hardness of Epidote?
Epidote has a Mohs hardness of 6.0 to 7.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Epidote?
Epidote is primarily Various.
How much does Epidote cost?
Epidote falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Epidote?
Epidote belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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