{"product_id":"epidote-with-axinite-mn-and-quartz-3","title":"EPIDOTE with AXINITE-(Mn) and QUARTZ","description":"Free-standing, terminated acicular Epidote crystals are rare, even for what some would consider a 'rock-forming' mineral, but this small cabinet specimen from Peru is a spectacular and stunning display. Discovered in about 2015, a mountainside exposure in Canta District, Canta Province, Peru briefly produced interesting fibrous, to needle-like green Epidote crystals in sprays associated with brown bladed Axinite-(Mn) crystals, but nothing remotely of the quality of this recently extracted specimen. Essentially forming a single, fan-like spray of acicular, or needle-like pistachio-green Epidote crystals, at 6 cm in length these crystals are enormous for this rare habit, and present perfectly in a stunning dramatic fashion with a little Axinite-(Mn) and Quartz as matrix near to its base. The way light reflects upon individual 'needles' produces a play of shades of green, adding to its wonderful appearance. In superb condition for such a delicate display.","brand":"Crystal Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57781367701839,"sku":"CC46692","price":666.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/3748\/2063\/files\/CC46692_91a64f34-3475-495f-876b-72e9dfc82f5f.jpg?v=1783987514","url":"https:\/\/crystalclassics.co.uk\/products\/epidote-with-axinite-mn-and-quartz-3","provider":"Crystal Classics UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}