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Hemimorphite

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Hemimorphite

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Locality: 
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9.5 × 6 × 4.5 cm
Description

A very good hemimorphite specimen with transparent blades and translucent sprays up to 2.5 cm in length. One from my own collection. Lovely specimen.

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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