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

The Zircons are rather gemmy when backlit

The piece has a two-tone effect that is caused by a deposition of a brownish mineral on the back of the piece

Specimen# CO712B120

An associated gem quality Quartz crystal on the base of the specimen is a great touch

This exquisite piece features sharp

Monazite gets its name from the Greek word "monazein"

Specimen # BROOK31914

The terminations of the Amazonite crystals are pristine

so much so that this information has even been printed on general maps at times

silvery Galena and golden Pyrite matrix

I will say that this is certainly one of the better crystal groups from this find

vivid pink color