Epidote with Stilbite Specimen from Mali DA1081 slab and almost always from vugs

and almost always from vugs in basalt or other trap rock

due to its reflective nature

and it has been used in jewelry and artifacts by various ancient civilizations

This effect creates a shimmering sheen that moves across the surface of the gemstone as it's tilted

The formation of dendritic opal involves the infiltration of mineral-rich water into rock cavities

Epidote with Stilbite Specimen from Mali DA1081 slab and almost always from vugsStilbite and Epidote Approx. Dimensions: 3 x 2 x 1. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 116 grams Locality: Diaboukara, Diakon, Cercle de Bafoulabe, Kayes, Mali Acrylic stand and putty not included A wonderful combination of colors on this specimen from Mali. Lustrous green epidote crystals are coated in white stilbite crystals. Overall, this specimen is in excellent condition. The portion on the bottom where the cluster was removed from its matrix provides the