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Henmilite
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A fine specimen of rare Henmilite, forming excellent purple-blue crystals measuring to 5 mm and contrasting against white botryoidal Olshanskyite. Henmilite is a calcium-copper borate and Olshanskyite a calcium borate. The specimen also contains limited areas of a light blue, yet to be described species. From the Fuka mine in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, the type locality for Henmilite. Henmilite is named for Named for Professor Kitinosuke Henmi (1919-1997) and his daughter Dr. Chiyoko Henmi.
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SpeciesHenmilite, Olshanskyite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.0 x 6.4 x 3.4 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityJapan, Honshu Island, Fuka mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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