Epidote and Magnetite Specimen, Ras Koh Mountains, Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan Blue tourmaline calcite and adularia

calcite and adularia

Beautifully banded carnelian / orange agate cabochon wrapped in copper that has been oxided and polished

this piece represents stable silica deposition that allowed for the development of thick

This piece is from the Xianghualing Mine

Epidote and Magnetite Specimen, Ras Koh Mountains, Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan Blue tourmaline calcite and adulariaLarge blocky epidote crystal cluster with distinct zoning, lighter inner core and darker outer surface, with significant magnetite content. The magnetite crystals are present throughout the body of the piece and show up as tiny black crystals under a microscope. The piece is somewhat magnetic. The piece features smaller epidote crystals on a larger crystal. The outer surface of the epidote has a beautiful dark green reflective luster. Location: Ros