Epidote

General Information: Epidote is a calcium aluminum iron sorosilicate mineral forming in characteristic pistachio-green to yellow-green prismatic crystals, often striated along the length. It is found in metamorphic and igneous rocks and is also a component of Dragon Blood Stone.

Origin Locations: Austria, Pakistan, Russia, Mexico, Norway, and the United States.

Related Chakras: Heart

Metaphysical Properties: Epidote is considered a stone of manifestation and personal growth, with the unique property of amplifying the energy — both positive and negative — that a person brings to it. This makes it a powerful tool for those prepared to work honestly with their own vibration and intentions. It is believed to attract what one most focuses on, making a clear, positive mindset essential when working with it. Epidote supports the dissolution of pessimism, encourages a higher perspective on one's circumstances, and promotes healing of the emotional body. It is also associated with abundance, particularly in the context of growth, opportunity, and the expansion of one's sense of what is possible.

Identification Tips: Pistachio-green to yellow-green; vitreous luster; prismatic crystals with striations along their length; translucent to transparent; one good cleavage direction; hardness 6–7.

Popular Uses: Manifestation, personal growth, energy amplification, meditation, abundance work, crystal grids.