👉 In biology, an "epidote" is a specific type of mineral that occurs in rocks and soil. These minerals are composed of small particles that are suspended in water or dissolved in sediments, and they can be found in various forms such as crystals, felsic (sand-like), silicate (silted sedimentary) and metamorphic (granular). The specific properties of an epidote, including its chemical composition, crystal structures, and physical characteristics, vary depending on the
