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Hemimorphite

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Two sizeable specimens from the recent finds of lovely blue hemimorphite from China in a great variety of surface lusters and colors. One of these has very much the appearance of a Kelly Mine smithsonite, with the same botryoidal forms and shimmering luster. The other has a lighter color and a more sparkly, sugary surface.

Product details

SpeciesHemimorphite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.4 x 7.4 x 6.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityChina, Yunnan, Wenshan Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Hemimorphite
Mineral guide
Learn about Hemimorphite
hydrated zinc silicate with colorless blades and blue botryoids; forms in zinc-oxide zones, with famed localities and collector appeal.
Hemimorphite
Regional guide
Hemimorphite from Wenshan Mine, Yunnan, China
from Wenshan Mine, Yunnan - blue, velvety skin on bubbly forms; a modern classic prized for intense color, translucence, and locality.