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Hemimorphite

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A fine large cabinet sized piece of this well known material. Some of the world's most recognizable and classic Hemimorphite specimens have come from Mexico. These specimens are some of the most aesthetic and eye-catching pieces from Ojuela. This specimen features dozens of good sized, translucent, sharp, lustrous, individual prismatic crystals and "sheaves" of white Hemimorphite measuring up to 1.5 cm on gossan matrix.

Product details

SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions26.4 x 16.7 x 9.6 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.