Epidote and Quartz (Peru)Epidote is a green dark brown gemstone that is abundant and typically found as an inclusion in other stones. It was named in 1801 by Rene Just Hay, after the Greek word that means increase due to the appearance of one side of the crystal being longer at the base of the prism. Clear Quartz is one one of the most admired minerals by both geology enthusiasts and those practicing the Metaphysical properties of minerals. Quartz is composed of silica