Large Turkish (Fairy Forest) Epidote Mineral Specimen

$150.00

For Collectors of Rare, Imaginative, and High-Aesthetic Mineral Artistry

This exquisite Fairy Forest Epidote specimen from Turkey is a masterpiece of natural fantasy—a piece that looks as though it was lifted straight from an enchanted woodland. Slender, deep-green epidote crystals rise in layered clusters like foliage, forming a landscape that feels alive with movement, depth, and organic architecture.

Each crystal is sharply terminated, with lustrous faces that catch and scatter light across the entire formation. The overall composition is both dramatic and serene: a sculptural tableau where geological precision meets a dreamlike, almost storybook aesthetic.

Interwoven throughout this crystalline forest is a bold scattering of chlorite-included quartz, adding an enchanting contrast. These quartz crystals, softly veiled by pale green chlorite, bring an ethereal glow to the specimen—like morning mist drifting between ancient trees. Their clarity and gentle translucence elevate the composition, offering depth, brightness, and a sense of atmosphere that transforms the entire piece into a story-rich miniature landscape.

Highly sought after but seldom available in such quality, Turkish epidote of this whimsical “fairy forest” style is a rare treasure for collectors who appreciate mineral specimens that transcend form and become natural works of art.

Collector’s Notes  

  • Aesthetic Uniqueness: This specimen forms a complete miniature landscape—an attribute that makes Fairy Forest Epidote one of the most charming and collectible epidote habits in the world.

  • Locality Rarity: High-grade epidote from Turkey is far less common on the market compared to more traditional localities, making fine pieces exceptionally desirable.

  • Textural Contrast: The interplay of slender, radiating crystals creates both verticality and volume, offering outstanding display presence from any angle.

  • Storytelling Power: Few minerals naturally evoke such imagination—an ideal piece for collectors who favor specimens with personality and narrative.

Highlights

  • Sharp, lustrous epidote crystals forming a forest-like structure

  • Highly aesthetic growth pattern rarely seen at this locality

  • Deep, saturated green color with excellent crystal definition

  • A unique, display-ready mineral ideal for advanced collections

  • Ideal centerpiece specimen for collectors of rare and narrative minerals

Dimensions & Weight

6” x 5” x 3.5” 1768g

For Collectors of Rare, Imaginative, and High-Aesthetic Mineral Artistry

This exquisite Fairy Forest Epidote specimen from Turkey is a masterpiece of natural fantasy—a piece that looks as though it was lifted straight from an enchanted woodland. Slender, deep-green epidote crystals rise in layered clusters like foliage, forming a landscape that feels alive with movement, depth, and organic architecture.

Each crystal is sharply terminated, with lustrous faces that catch and scatter light across the entire formation. The overall composition is both dramatic and serene: a sculptural tableau where geological precision meets a dreamlike, almost storybook aesthetic.

Interwoven throughout this crystalline forest is a bold scattering of chlorite-included quartz, adding an enchanting contrast. These quartz crystals, softly veiled by pale green chlorite, bring an ethereal glow to the specimen—like morning mist drifting between ancient trees. Their clarity and gentle translucence elevate the composition, offering depth, brightness, and a sense of atmosphere that transforms the entire piece into a story-rich miniature landscape.

Highly sought after but seldom available in such quality, Turkish epidote of this whimsical “fairy forest” style is a rare treasure for collectors who appreciate mineral specimens that transcend form and become natural works of art.

Collector’s Notes  

  • Aesthetic Uniqueness: This specimen forms a complete miniature landscape—an attribute that makes Fairy Forest Epidote one of the most charming and collectible epidote habits in the world.

  • Locality Rarity: High-grade epidote from Turkey is far less common on the market compared to more traditional localities, making fine pieces exceptionally desirable.

  • Textural Contrast: The interplay of slender, radiating crystals creates both verticality and volume, offering outstanding display presence from any angle.

  • Storytelling Power: Few minerals naturally evoke such imagination—an ideal piece for collectors who favor specimens with personality and narrative.

Highlights

  • Sharp, lustrous epidote crystals forming a forest-like structure

  • Highly aesthetic growth pattern rarely seen at this locality

  • Deep, saturated green color with excellent crystal definition

  • A unique, display-ready mineral ideal for advanced collections

  • Ideal centerpiece specimen for collectors of rare and narrative minerals

Dimensions & Weight

6” x 5” x 3.5” 1768g