epidote

/ˈɛpɪdoʊt/
noun
  1. A greenish mineral often found in metamorphic rocks, used as a gemstone or for scientific study.
    • The geologist identified epidote in the rock sample from the mountain.
    • She bought a polished epidote pendant at the gem show.
    • Epidote forms when certain rocks are altered by heat and pressure.
What does "epidote" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean