Hemimorphite 1.15 ct.
Hemimorphite 1.15 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.
From Mexico.
Normally is not cut as a gemstone and rarely facetted.
The overall appearance is translucent with some clouds.
Size: 11.1x6.5x3 mm.
Weight: 1.15 ct.
CODE#10710