Epidote with Prehnite

specimen number:
2063094

location:
Bendougou, Diakon, Bafoulabe Cercle, Kayes, Mali

description:
Fine cluster of lustrous deep green prismatic thick epidote crystals, the largest measuring 4.2 x 2.1 x 1.1 cm in size, and an attractive cluster and accented with light green crystallized prehnite. There are no points of attachment, this is crystallized naturally all around and in good condition. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark.

Located within the West African Craton, the geology of the Bendougou area in the Diakon district features ancient volcanic and metamorphic formations shaped by regional hydrothermal activity. This unique geological setting has made the locality world-renowned among mineral collectors for producing exceptional specimens of epidote, prehnite, andradite and grossular.

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