Collector's Guide to the Epidote Group

By Robert J. Lauf

Over 90 striking color photos display minerals of the epidote group, well known to mineral collectors for their rich colors and the many interesting minerals with which they occur. Lapidary artists also value epidote, particularly in the form of unakite, and precious or semiprecious varieties of the related mineral zoisite, including thulite and tanzanite, some which have inclusions that allow them to be cut into popular catseyes. This informative book provides all presently known species, detailed entries for each of the eighteen minerals, and extensive locality information. This book will be of interest to those interested in developing a better understanding of silicate minerals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764330489
• ISBN13: 9780764330483
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"