Epidote

specimen number:
2072260

location:
Concesion Morgan 3, Canete, Lima, Peru

description:
Lustrous deep green blocky crystals of epidote in a cluster without matrix. In good condition.

The Concesion Morgan 3 mine, located in the Canete Province of the Lima Department in Peru, is a notable locality for high-quality epidote specimens. Geologically, the site is characterized by hydrothermal veins and skarn-like mineralizations that formed within the coastal batholith of Peru, where igneous intrusions interacted with surrounding volcanic and sedimentary rocks. This environment produced exceptionally sharp, lustrous, and deep-green to brownish-green epidote crystals, which are often found in elongated prismatic habits or as complex crystalline clusters within pockets. Historically, while the broader Canete region has seen various mining activities for decades, the specific operations at Concesion Morgan 3 gained prominence among mineral collectors in the early 21st century. The site is primarily worked through small-scale quarrying and hand-mining techniques specifically aimed at specimen recovery rather than industrial ore production. Active collecting and organized mining efforts have been documented throughout the 2010s and into the 2020s, making it a relatively modern but significant contributor to the international mineral market for South American silicates.

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