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Hemimorphite, Limonite

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A truly unique and gorgeous old Santa Eulalia specimen. Rather than just having grown conventionally on a plate of limonite, these elongated, super-lustrous crystals grew in a fan-like spray around the periphery of this limonite knob, creating a super-aesthetic specimen. Wow! 5.5 x 5.5 x 2.3 cm

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 5.5 x 2.3 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 Santa Eulalia Mining District, Mexico
Santa Eulalia, Mexico: glassy, colorless to tinted sprays with sharp prismatic blades on gossan, prized for airy pockets and vivid luster.