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Andradite Garnet on Epidote Crystal Disaster Peak Mineral Specimen
Andradite Garnet on Epidote Crystal from Disaster Peak, Trout Creek Mountains, Humboldt County, Nevada.
This is a cool orangey red Garnet crystal resting on top of a Epidote Crystal embedded in a quartz matrix and the mineral specimen is piece is 3.27 inches by 2 inches and 1.68 inches thick.
From an old collection, per-1960's. It has a number painted on it (see pictures).
The name Epidote is derived from the Greek word 'epidosis', meaning "increase", in allusion to the crystal characteristic of one longer side at the base of the prism.
Many of the characteristics of the mineral vary with the amount of iron present for instance, the color, the optical constants, and the specific gravity.
Disaster Peak is a summit in the Trout Creek Mountains in Nevada. Disaster Peak has evidence of volcanic history in the basalt and andesite formations. The soil around Disaster Peak is often mixed with ash and pumice, which are remnants of ancient volcanic activity. In is a part of the Miocene 17-15 Million years ago) volcanic province.
Disaster Peak was named after an 1864 confrontation between prospectors and the Paiutes, resulting in the deaths of 4 people.
Metaphysical Properties: Epidote can help one whose attitude is snarky, to be more positive and lead to a sense of optimism. Garnets carry the energy of prosperity.
