Epidote crystals from the Oberbaumühle Quarry, Windischeschenbach, Bavaria, Germany – 1 unique half size flat
This half size flat with Epidote crystals from the Oberbaumühle Quarry near Windischeschenbach in Bavaria contains an attractive collection of characteristic specimens from this well known German locality. The specimens display the typical green Epidote mineralization in a light colored matrix and provide a good impression of the material from this occurrence.
Epidote is one of the most popular collector minerals and is well known for its characteristic green coloration. This flat offers an interesting overview of the appearance of this mineral and represents a varied collection of reference specimens from a classic German locality.
Geology & Origin
The Oberbaumühle Quarry near Windischeschenbach is located within the crystalline basement rocks of the Upper Palatinate region. Metamorphic and hydrothermal processes led to the formation of various mineral assemblages, including Epidote. The mineral commonly develops through the alteration of calcium rich rocks and occurs in many metamorphic and hydrothermal environments worldwide. The locality is appreciated by collectors for its well known Epidote occurrences and characteristic green mineral material.
Abbreviations commonly used in mineralogy.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| xl | single crystal, possible with matrix |
| xls | noticeable crystals |
| (xl) | embedded or damaged |
| (xls) | embedded or damaged |
| MASS | massive and/or amorphous pieces |
| TYP | type locality of the original description |
| SWUV | shortwave-UV-reaction |
| UV | ultraviolet reaction |
| SC | self-collected |
| U | unique (single unique piece) |