Hemimorphite and Rosasite, Mfouati, Congo

SKU: B_36_0042

Aggregates of hemimorphite and rosasite on a matrix. The predominant part of the specimen's surface is covered with light blue hemimorphite. Against this background, turquoise, small, spherical aggregates of rosasite are visible. Main features: - color: light blue, turquoise, gray-beige, yellowish; - form: fine-grained aggregates, spherical aggregates; - transparency: opaque Condition: Very good, with no visible mechanical damage.

Hemimorphite and Rosasite, Mfouati, Congo

Price: 25 EUR (109 PLN)

Availability: In stock

Location: Palabanda quarries, Mfouati, Mfouati District, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo

Size: 42 x 11 x 37 mm

Weight: 24 g

Chemical formula: Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂·H₂O

Crystal system: Orthorhombic

Mohs hardness: 4.5–5.0

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