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Hemimorphite

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A CABINET specimen of bright orange-brown gossan matrix encasing numerous vugs of lustrous, colorless hemimorphite blades from the famous Mina Ojuela Mine of Mapimi, Mexico. The highlighted hemimorphite vug is in excellent condition, while most of the other vugs suffered damage during specimen extraction. Still, a very nice representation of the species from a very well-known locality and two views are given. 10.0 x 9.0 x 6.1 cm

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 x 9.0 x 6.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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 Ojuela Mine, Mexico
from the Ojuela Mine, Mexico — classic oxidized-zone crystals, glassy colorless to milky blades, and collector-focused quality factors.