Hemimorphite on Matrix from Wenshan Co., China

Dimension: 4.8cm x 3.1cm x 1.6cm
Weight: 25g / 125 carat
Locality: Wenshan, Wenshan Co., Yunnan Province, China
 
A cute little botryoidal crust of translucent Hemimorphite layered over matrix from the Wenshan mine in China, a world-class locale famous for its blue Hemimorphite specimens.  The crust of Hemimorphite is of 0.7 cm to 1 cm thick which has a satiny luster.  The color is a rich turquoise blue, a great quality two-sided specimen from this locality.