Good at arm's length and better up close: that sums up this Mexican hemimorphite formation.
It is a hand sized piece with plenty of surface to examine with a loupe, and it is solid enough to pick up and turn in the light. It fits easily into a cabinet beside calcite, smithsonite or other Mexican minerals, or onto a desk where you want something natural within reach. Give it to a mineral club friend, a geology graduate or a collector who already has the common stones and wants to branch out.
About Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite is a zinc silicate and an ore of zinc. It forms where the upper parts of sphalerite bearing ore bodies oxidize, usually as crystalline crusts and rounded or reniform masses, and less often as fan shaped crystal clusters. Its name refers to its hemimorphic crystals, whose two ends have different shapes. It comes in white, gray and blue and is about 4.5 to 5 on the Mohs scale.
Stone Meaning: Hemimorphite is traditionally associated with self expression and creativity.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact hemimorphite piece shown.
- About 2" x 2.5" x 1"; about 85 g.
- Natural hemimorphite from Mexico.
- Keep it dry and away from harder stones; dust with a soft brush.
Disclaimer: Please consult a healthcare professional for any medical advice. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
