Blue Hemimorphite | Wenshan, Yunnan, China

Hemimorphite is a zinc silicate mineral that commonly forms in the oxidized zones of zinc deposits. It can occur in a variety of habits, including crystalline, fibrous and rounded botryoidal formations, with blue specimens especially prized for their color.

This natural specimen from Wenshan, Yunnan, China features vivid blue hemimorphite throughout a contrasting earthy brown matrix. Rounded formations fill several open cavities, while delicate crystalline surfaces create a subtle sparkle along the edges. The hemimorphite extends around multiple sides of the specimen, revealing pockets of blue from different angles.

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