Hemimorphite 1.86 ct.

Hemimorphite

Is a Hydrated Zinc Silicate Hydroxide with formula: Zn4 Si2 O7 (OH)2 -H2O .

The hardness is 4.5-5.

Well known among mineral collectors for the nice colour and botryoidal shapes.

The most popular material comes from Wenshan Mine,Yunnan China, like this stone.

Normally is not cut as a gemstone and rarely facetted.

The overall appearance is translucent with some clouds. Paraiba color

Size: 8.2x8.2x5 mm.

Weight: 1.86 ct.

CODE#7642