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Hydrozincite specimens for sale
4 for sale · $75–$2,000 USD
14 in the gallery
Hydrozincite is a zinc carbonate hydroxide mineral. It commonly forms as sugary, botryoidal to fibrous aggregates and can appear in pink, white, or light yellow hues, often exhibiting a waxy to earthy luster. Crystals, when present, are usually rhombohedral or tabular and may occur in radial, prismatic, or prismatic-mseudo crystals, enhancing its aesthetic appeal in cabochons and specimen slabs. Notable localities include Mexico, Namibia, the United States, Ireland, and China, where large, well-formed specimens have been collected and distributed to mineral shows and collections around the world.
- Formula
- Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Carbonate mineral; Orthorhombic; Strunz 5.BA (carbonate: with additional anions, without water)
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- orthorhombic
- Mohs hardness
- 2–2.5
- Specific gravity
- 3.58–3.8
- Luster
- silky, pearly, dull
- Transparency
- translucent, opaque
- Color
- white, gray, yellow, brown
- Streak
- white
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- uneven, earthy
- Crystal habit
- fibrous, radiating, botryoidal, stalactitic, granular, massive
- Fluorescent: white, blue
Buy Hydrozincite specimens
View all 4Where Hydrozincite is found
Top localities
- Ojuela Mine3 specimens
- Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine1 specimen
- Picher Field1 specimen
- Warmbad1 specimen
About Hydrozincite
Collectors prize hydrozincite for its distinctive color zones, sculptural surface textures, and its association with zinc ore deposits. In hand specimens, the mineral can form attractive contrasting masses with other carbonates and secondary minerals, making it a standout piece for display and study. Its relative rarity in high-quality crystallized forms compared with more common carbonate minerals adds to its appeal among serious collectors who value texture, color, and locality diversity.
