Epidote, which is composed of Calcium Aluminum Iron Sorosilicate, is a complex mineral that has prismatic or tabular crystal structures with a single cleavage plane. The crystals are usually a similar shade of green to that seen in pistachio nuts — as can be seen above. These are often needle-shaped and striated with a vitreous luster. Epidote also occurs in massive, fibrous, and granular forms, and is often associated with the minerals, actinolite, andradite, garnet, biotite, calcite, hornblende, and many others. It is found in Austria, Italy, Mexico, and many states across the USA.

Epidote is a stone of increase. Epidote has a tendency to increase anything it touches, whether the thing it touches is energy or a material object. It is a stone that enhances emotional and spiritual growth. It cleanses repressed emotions once and for all. It opens the way for those who have denied spiritual growth, and those drawn to epidote are being rocked forcefully into spiritual awakening. Epidote also clears the emotional body aura. It stimulates perception, participation and interaction as well as personal power. It also dispels critcalness and closedmindedness. Epidote is also said to promote patience. In the physical realm, it is used to stimulate the immune system, aid digestion, support all healing, and stop panic attacks.