Hemimorphite (rare blue color)

Kimbedi, Mindouli District, Pool Department, Republic of Congo (Brazzaville)
Small Cabinet, 8.2 x 6.4 x 4.3 cm
Start Time: 06/06/2013 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/13/2013 6:46:08 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A beautiful and certainly uncommon STRONG blue color Hemimorphite from the renowned copper deposit at Kimbedi in the Congo. Typically, Hemimorphite is colorless, and I have only seen blue Hemimorphite like this from a few world localities. The important aspect of this Hemimorphite is the fact that it is NOT completely opaque, but actually slightly GEMMY / translucent with sparklingly good luster! The crystals are pretty attractive up close, and this is undoubtedly one of the few Hemimorphites from this locality that I have seen, especially with this color. Don't miss out on this rare and beautiful display specimen. This is a GOOD one from Kimbedi, with decent gemminess, don't miss out on it!

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