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Hemimorphite

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A LARGE, GORGEOUS specimen of stalactitic hemimorphite, of the robin's-egg blue color that is prized not only by collectors, but by the Chinese dealers who recognize the relatively low availability of this material. This is a 3-dimensional knob or ridge that is completely covered with this beautiful hemimorphite all the way around. Unlike most Chinese hemimorphite specimens, this one has a high, shimmering luster much like smithsonite.

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions15.0 x 11.8 x 9.8 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 Wenshan Mine, Yunnan, China
from Wenshan Mine, Yunnan - blue, velvety skin on bubbly forms; a modern classic prized for intense color, translucence, and locality.