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Hemimorphite

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A large specimen of botryoidal hemimorphite from China, with a rippling, velvety surface of light turquoise-blue. These do not come out in quantity, and are therefore prized by both the Chinese dealers and collectors here.

Product details

SpeciesHemimorphite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.9 x 6.9 x 5.4 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.