Quartz and Epidote Specimen from Turkey DS718 rutile in quartz Dodo and similar localities contribute

Dodo and similar localities contribute to the understanding of vein-forming processes in high-grade metamorphic terranes of the Subpolar Urals and are documented in mineralogical literature as classic examples of alpine cleft mineralization in Russia

especially in beads

He gave it the name hyalite from the Greek "hialos"

This is a single crystal that has small "druzy" clusters on either side that sparkle beautifully

The siderite gives a wonderful contrast to the quartz with its muted grey and brown color

Quartz and Epidote Specimen from Turkey DS718 rutile in quartz Dodo and similar localities contributeQuartz and Epidote Specimen from Turkey Approx. Dimensions: 5x4x2 inches Approx. Weight: 472 grams Locality: Hakkri Province, Eastern Anatolia, Turkey Epidote on quartz from Eastern Anatolia, Turkeyfrequently marketed as "Forest Quartz" or "Fairy Forest Quartz"is a relatively new and striking find in the mineral world. These specimens are primarily sourced from the Hakkri Province (specifically the Hakkri District and Yksekova) in the rugged