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Epidote Flashcards

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What is Epidote’s formula?

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(Ca2)(Al2Fe+3)(OOHSiO4Si2O7)

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What is Epidote’s hardness?

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6-7

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What is Epidote’s cleavage?

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{001} perfect and {100} imperfect

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What is Epidote’s form?

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prismatic

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What is Epidote’s twinning?

A

on [100]

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What is Epidote’s crystal system?

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monoclinic

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What is Epidote’s occurrence?

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common accessory minerals in igneous and metamorphic rocks

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What is Epidote’s use?

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gemstone

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