Sunday, May 7, 2017

Hemimorphite

Hemimorphite
The formula is Zn4(Si2O7)(OH)2·H2O.  It is typically mined from the upper parts of copper.  It is an ingredient in calamine.  

I thought this color unique.  If I am not mistaken people decorate with this color.

Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite is an important ore of zinc and contains up to 54.2% of the metal... Wikipedia


Hemimorphite
This sample comes from Wanshan Mine, Yun-nan Province, China.


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