Natural Epidote Specimen

EPI-035 Natural Lustrous Epidote Mineral Specimen Democratic Republic of Congo , South Africa 3 cm; 2.08 grams Epidote- the name comes from the Greek epi- meaning "over" didorai meaning "to give" & was intended to describe the enlargement of one end of the crystal in some specimens. Epidote has a hardness of 6-7 on the mohs scale and is classified as a sorosilicate or a calcium, aluminum, iron silicate hydroxide mineral. identified by prismatic slender grooved crystals & fibrous radiating aggregates that have a vitreous lustre Epidote is said to support the brain, thyroid, liver, gall bladder & adrenal glands. It's often used by healers and energy workers by helping to increase memory, personal power, and energy. Often known to be used for healing and depression, raising vibration in blocked areas, & can help find core patterns behind physical diseases.