P22M03 Epidote
Cantera San Felipe, Cascas, Gran Chimu Prov., La Libertad Dept., Peru
13.0x 9.3x 5.5 cm
$685

A very attractive spray of epidote crystals, from a 2019 find at Cantera San Felipe -- a "cantera" is a quarry but I have also seen the locality described as "San Felipe Mountain," so while the location definitely exists I'm not sure about the specifics.

This one has a number of freestanding crystals, arranged rather nicely.  While there are some missing ones (it's most visible when viewed from the side) the overall composition is particularly nice--the main spray is positioned at the top of the matrix, which itself has a sort of    triangular shape that guides your eye toward the main cluster.  If you look closely, you will see the damage-- but given the number and complexity of the crystals, it is not immediately apparent--- my first impression was "wow, that's a nice epidote," and it was only upon holding it and inspecting it closely that I saw the issues. 

There have been a few new localities for Peruvian epidote over the last several years, as well as there old ones from Pampa Blanca.  While most of those tended to be somewhat stubby (Pisco Prov.) tightly packed (Canta Prov.,) or fan shaped (Pampa Blanca) this is pretty much the only time I can recall seeing these more distinct, elongated crystals.









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