Epidote with quartz, heavy with magnetite inclusions Agate This flat polished slab of

This flat polished slab of picture sandstone is made from Arizona Sierra sandstone sourced from central Arizona

The more translucent material on this piece has stronger UV reaction

UV reactivity Many pseudo-stromatolites from Morocco have faint to moderate fluorescence and phosphorescence under 365 nm UV light

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The quartz points also have small sprouting growth forms that have grown in parallel rows ringing the surface

Epidote with quartz, heavy with magnetite inclusions Agate This flat polished slab ofLocale: Imilchil, Midelt Province, Dra Tafilalet Region, Morocco Approx dimensions: 3 x 1. 5 x 1" Approx weight: 158g Epidote grows long slender prismatic 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. The epidote on this piece is