Epidote and Magnetite Specimen, Ras Koh Mountains, Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan Blue tourmaline Location Skardu

Location Skardu

This piece is from the Xianghualing Mine

Formed from the root structure of prehistoric palms

Beautifully banded carnelian / orange agate cabochon wrapped in copper that has been oxided and polished

Epidote and Magnetite Specimen, Ras Koh Mountains, Kharan, Balochistan, Pakistan Blue tourmaline Location SkarduLarge blocky epidote crystal cluster with distinct zoning, lighter inner core and darker outer surface, with significant magnetite content. The magnetite crystals are present throughout the body of the piece and show up as tiny black crystals under a microscope. The piece is somewhat magnetic. The piece features smaller epidote crystals on a larger crystal. The outer surface of the epidote has a beautiful dark green reflective luster. Location: Ros