Epidote crystal specimen from Iran in matrix 43*35*15mm 43.7g elephant It resulted from volcanic eruptions

It resulted from volcanic eruptions on the sea floor and reactions with the shells of dead sea life

Why this stone is called jasper is its unusual striking patterning and color

Many of the individual crystals are double terminated

It is large and glows hot pink in ultra-violet light

When fully developed into these petal shapes the stone will usually be known as Cherry Blossom Agate The word Sakura is derived from the Japanese word for cherry blossoms

Epidote crystal specimen from Iran in matrix 43*35*15mm 43.7g elephant It resulted from volcanic eruptionsComplex specimen This Epidote crystal specimen from Iran in matrix 43*35*15mm 43. 7g This complex specimen from Iran was obtained in Pakistan for us by our partner there, Lawrence Handicrafts. The Epidote crystal itself measures 16*10*3mm. It is embraced in a Feldspar Mica Elbaite matrix. This complex makeup was dictated by its metamorphic formation through strong shear forces in this region. Epidote is a silicate mineral formed from aluminium and