Epidote with Quartz from Hakkari Turkey, Fairy Forest Epidote Crystal, Turkish Epidote, Mineral Collector Specimen

• One-off natural mineral specimen. You will receive the exact piece shown in the photos.
• Selected for colour, form and display appeal. Once sold, it will not be restocked.
• Photographed under neutral lighting to show accurate colour and clarity.

A really attractive epidote with quartz specimen from Hakkari, Turkey, with dozens of quartz crystals growing through dark green to olive epidote. The quartz varies from almost clear to more included and smoky-looking crystals, while the darker epidote works its way between them. Look closely and there are tiny, almost black epidote crystals tucked amongst the quartz too, giving the whole piece much more detail than you initially notice.

What I particularly like about this specimen is how three-dimensional it is. There isn’t one dominant crystal doing all the work; instead, quartz points emerge at different heights and angles right across the piece, with smaller crystals filling the spaces between them. It’s a lovely example of the distinctive epidote and quartz association coming from Hakkari, sometimes referred to by collectors as “Fairy Forest” epidote, but with a darker, earthier appearance than some of the brighter green examples.

SPECIFICATIONS

Minerals: Epidote with Quartz
Locality: Hakkari Province, Turkey
Weight: 80g
Dimensions: 5.9 × 4.6 × 2.8cm

This is a completely natural mineral specimen, so small contacts and imperfections from its formation and extraction may be present.

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES

In crystal traditions, epidote is associated with growth, transformation and positive change, while quartz is associated with clarity, focus and the amplification of intentions. Together, they are often associated with moving forward, encouraging positive energy and personal growth.

Metaphysical properties are based on traditional crystal beliefs and are not scientifically proven.