Description

This piece hosts many clustered crystals of clinozoisite – they are sharp and translucent with good lustre. Two of the larger crystals are twinned, including the one at the top. In excellent condition, no damage. Stands perfectly for display as photographed. Lots of nice crystals on this specimen!

About These Clinozoisite Specimens

These clinozoisite specimens were found in 2017. I understand that the workings where they were found are only operational on a sporadic basis. The specific zone from which these specimens were recovered is apparently now done, and they have encountered a bit of epidote as the work has advanced beyond the clinozoisite zone. Excellent display specimens of clinozoisite are generally uncommon – one thinks of the famous finds at Alchuri in the Shigar Valley in Pakistan, and few other localities come to mind. These clinozoisite specimens are different – they are all clustered groups of crystals.