This ring features a natural hemimorphite stone set in sterling silver. Hemimorphite is a zinc silicate mineral often found in botryoidal or crystalline forms and prized for its blue to green hues.
Details:
- Mineral: Hemimorphite (Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂·H₂O)
- Setting: Sterling silver
- Appearance: Polished stone, typically blue-green, with natural crystal patterns or smooth finish
- Formation: Forms in the oxidized zones of zinc ore deposits, often associated with minerals such as smithsonite and calcite
- Physical Properties: Mohs hardness 4.5–5; vitreous to pearly luster; brittle
- Educational Value: Demonstrates mineral formation in oxidized ore deposits and crystal habit in silicate minerals
This hemimorphite ring showcases the natural beauty of zinc silicate minerals in a wearable form.
