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Hemimorphite

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A huge plate of intense blue botryoidal hemimorphite from China that is prized not only by collectors here, but also by the Chinese dealers themselves, because it does not come out in volume. The ones that have this deep, intense turquoise color are valued most highly of all. The vast majority are of a lighter color and a LOT smaller.

Product details

SpeciesHemimorphite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions23.4 x 16.4 x 5.7 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.