Epidote on matrix Hedenbergite some with the faintest of

some with the faintest of rosy pink hues to the surface

There is one main point with several smaller ones on its base

Erongo smoky grows sculptural angular points with nice striations like this trio of crystals perched atop a base of black tourmaline (schorl) crystals

The dark iron bands are harder than the surrounding sandstone and create ridges as the softer material is more quickly sandblasted away—just like the material would erode in nature

The crater shapes appear to be the remnants of a crust that had formed over crystals that have since dissolved away

Epidote on matrix Hedenbergite some with the faintest ofLocale: Imilchil, Midelt Province, Morocco Approx dimensions: 2. 5 x 1. 75 x 1. 25" Approx weight: 142g Epidote grows long slender crystals with saturated olive green color, though it can be more yellow, brown, or even so saturated it appears black. Radial growth forms are typical of the Imilchil region in Morocco. Its common to find fans and bow ties of epidote mixed in with individual crystals. You can find a few partial ones on this piece! The