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Hemimorphite

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Hemimorphite

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Description
Locality: 
Potosí Mine, Francisco Portillo, Santa Eulalia, Aquiles Serdán Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
15 × 7.5 × 6 cm
Description

a large impressive Hemimorphite specimen. The main aggregates of translucent blades are up to 2.5cm in length with numerous water clear smaller blades up to 1.0cm between. Sits well for a great display.

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Hemimorphite

Formula: 
Zn4Si2O7(OH)2·H2O
Strunz: 
9.BD.10
Hardness: 
4.5 - 5.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Băiţa Mining District (Baita Bihor; Rézbánya), Nucet, Bihor Co., Romania
Peter Crozier Minerals