Hemimorphite
 
Locality: Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Durango, Mexico

Size: 58 mm x 34 mm
 
A busy little specimen with several clear Hemimorphite crystal blades on the typical gossan matrix.
 
Hemimorphite was first found in Romania and named in 1853 by Adolph Kenngott in allusion to the hemimorphic morphology of the crystals. The crystal formations are variable as well as the colour that can range from blue to crystal clear.
 
From the world-renowned Mina Ojuela (Ojuela Mine) in Mexico. This poly-metallic ore mine has delivred some exceptional collectors specimens, now becoming increasingly rare.