Hemimorphite is closely associated with smithsonite another rare collector s gem. So far only mexico has produced suitable material. Place online order for hemimorphite from best online gemstone store. Hemimorphite is named after greek word for half shape referring to the contrasting terminations at opposite ends of a crystal. Hemimorphite found in several worldwide locations that are often zinc rich environments most hemimorphite crystals are white to grayish white yellowish or totally colorless.
Natural aaa hemimorphite gemstone spicemen 56x6x4mm 10cts topg1123. Hemimorphite is very rare as a faceted gemstone. But when the robin s egg blue hues are found miners know they have hit a pocket of true gem quality material. However gem cutters have cut cabochons from material found in many locations. Although calamine is no longer used to refer to the gemstone as of recent times it is still used in reference to calamine lotion a pharmaceutical product composed of zinc and iron oxide used to relieve itching and minor skin irritations.
Hemimorphite is an extremely rare gem quality form of zinc silicate once referred to as calamine. Buy loose gemstones rubies jewellery diamond lots. The material is often blue white banded and mixed with dark matrix. Hemimorphite is an extremely rare gem quality form of zinc silicate once referred to as calamine. Natural aaa hemimorphite gemstone spicemen 56x6x4mm 10cts topg1123.
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The material is often blue white banded and mixed with dark matrix. Hemimorphite is closely associated with smithsonite another rare collector s gem.