Epidote and Magnetite Specimen, Ras Koh Mountains, Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan argentium silver glittering and transparent when held

glittering and transparent when held up to light

(inexpensive multi-function UV lamps will not yield good results)

Minor phlogopite also present

such as iron

Epidote and Magnetite Specimen, Ras Koh Mountains, Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan argentium silver glittering and transparent when heldLarge 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