About Epidote

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  • Mineralogy and geology*
  • Metaphysical, Spiritual and Healing** Properties***
  • Common Associations

Mineral formula: {Ca2}{Al2Fe3+}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH)

Mineral group: member of the Epidote group

Crystal system: Monoclinic

Crystal habit: Crystals prismatic to 35 cm, also stubby, rarely tabular or pseudo-octahedral. Fibrous, coarse to finely granular, massive. Prismatic crystals may show a pseudo-hexagonal cross-section.

Cleavage: perfect on {001}, imperfect on {100}

Fracture: irregular / uneven

Color: Yellowish-green, green, brownish-green, black

Luster: vitreous

Diaphaneity: transparent, or translucent, or opaque

Moh’s scale hardness: 6

Streak: colorless

Specific gravity: 3.38-3.49

Named after: the Greek επιδοσιζ ("epidosis"), meaning "increase", in allusion to the crystal characteristic of one longer side at the base of the prism, in 1801 by Rene Just Haüy.

Type locality: Le Bourg-d'Oisans, Grenoble, Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Geological occurrence: regional and contact metamorphic rocks. Saussuritisation (alteration of plagioclase).

 

Metaphysical and Healing Properties

Epidote is a stone of increase – it facilitates increase of whatever one holds the intention of increasing. It generally supports personal power.

Common Associations

  • Chakra – heart
  • Numerology – vibrates to the number 2
  • Zodiac – Gemini
  • Birthstone – no traditional association
  • Wedding Anniversary – no traditional association

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* Mineralogical information is from mindat.org

** Always consult with your medical professional for any physical or long-term healing issues.

*** Metaphysical properties come from: 

Love Is in the Earth (1995) Melody, Earth-Love Publishing House, 726 pp.

The Crystal Bible, A Definitive Guide to Crystals (2003) Judy Hall, Walking Stick Press, 399 pp.