Epidote with excellent sprays and bow ties Cactus quartz I find the cololite argument

I find the cololite argument compelling

The druzy is in fact composed of small intersecting pyramid-shaped calcite crystals with beveled edges

Approx dimensions: 1

The whitish cluster of rice-like crystals are small quartz crystals

Epidote with excellent sprays and bow ties Cactus quartz I find the cololite argumentLocale: Imilchil, Midelt Province, Morocco Approx dimensions: 2. 25 x 1. 25 x . 75" Approx weight: 72g Epidote grows long slender prismatic crystals with saturated olive green color, though it can be more yellow, brown, or even so saturated it appears black. This specimen has multiple colors, with deep olive green and lighter lime olive crystals. If you look closely the gray appearing surface is covered with criss crossing dark green crystals. Radial