Yunnan Province, China

Blue Hemimorphite Crystal Cluster – Yunnan Province, China

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Turquoise-blue hemimorphite grows as short coral-like branches on a white crust of fine needles, over brown iron-stained rock from Yunnan, China. A small, bright shelf piece shown on a clear acrylic block.

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Specimen details

MineralHemimorphite
LocalityYunnan Province, China
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Chemical formulaZn4Si2O7(OH)2·H2O
Dimensions4.6 cm × 4.1 cm × 2.5 cm
Weight45 g
ColorBlue
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesHemimorphite
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Robin’s-egg blue hemimorphite grows here as short coral-like branches, each thickening toward a blunt, slightly greener tip, rising from a white mat of fine needle crystals that blankets the upper surface of a brown, iron-stained slab. At arm’s length the blue reads as a single wash of colour; close up it resolves into separate branching stalks.

Hemimorphite is a hydrated zinc silicate, Zn4Si2O7(OH)2·H2O, formed in the oxidised cap above zinc ore where circulating water reworks sphalerite. Colourless and white are the ordinary outcomes; the blue tint of Chinese material like this is generally credited to traces of copper. Mohs 4.5 to 5 makes it sturdier than it looks, though the slender needles snap easily and should never be brushed.

The piece measures 4.6 × 4.1 × 2.5 cm and weighs 45 g, shown on a clear acrylic block and bedded on a pad of green putty. What you see in the photographs is the piece that ships.

About Hemimorphite

Hemimorphite is a silicate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with known Chinese sources.

Learn more about Hemimorphite in our encyclopedia

About Yunnan Province

Yunnan Province, southwest China — source of cobaltoan calcite, fibrous rhodochrosite, hemimorphite pairs, and schorl from its polymetallic belts.

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Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Hemimorphite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Blue Hemimorphite Crystal Cluster – Yunnan Province, China
Blue Hemimorphite Crystal Cluster – Yunnan Province, China
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