2" Orange Stilbite, Clinozoisite and Calcite Association - Poland
This is a beautiful, 2" wide stilbite, clinozoisite and calcite association that was collected from Strzegom, Poland. The stilbite is orange-brown in color and formed from a clinozoisite and calcite crystal encrusted matrix.
Clinozoisite is a aluminum calcium sorosilicate with the complex chemical formula {Ca2}{Al3}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH). It is a member of the epidote group and is often found exhibiting colorless, yellow, yellow-green, green or pink coloration. It also goes by the name of "aluminum epidote" and is found in locations of metamorphism and calcium baring sedimentary rocks.
