Natural, untreated Hemimorphite Blue Round Beads perfect for jewelry making!
These faceted blue Hemimorphite beads will be great for those necklaces and earrings you make or to add sparkle to a pendant. They are beautifully cut and faceted to catch the light from every direction.
In the early 19th century, the British mineralogist James Smithson discovered that the zinc ore then known as calamine was composed of hemimorphite and smithsonite. These minerals, along with hydrozincite, are, in fact, distinct minerals despite their external similarities.
Named in 1853 by Adolph Kenngott in allusion to the hemimorphic morphology of the crystals. Many names were previously assigned to this species, including calamine. Hemimorphite was chosen by the International Mineralogical Association, over calamine, in 1962.
Hemimorphite is very rare as a faceted gemstone. So far, only Mexico has produced suitable material. However, gem cutters have cut cabochons from material found in many locations.
Quantity: 76 Bead(s)
Material Type: Hemimorphite
Size: 5mm
Color: Blue
Legend: Hemimorphiteis thought to be a stone of empathy, promoting compassion in all interactions.
Origin: Russia
NOTE: Images do not reflect number and size. Please see detail and table for information.
These faceted blue Hemimorphite beads will be great for those necklaces and earrings you make or to add sparkle to a pendant. They are beautifully cut and faceted to catch the light from every direction.
In the early 19th century, the British mineralogist James Smithson discovered that the zinc ore then known as calamine was composed of hemimorphite and smithsonite. These minerals, along with hydrozincite, are, in fact, distinct minerals despite their external similarities.
Named in 1853 by Adolph Kenngott in allusion to the hemimorphic morphology of the crystals. Many names were previously assigned to this species, including calamine. Hemimorphite was chosen by the International Mineralogical Association, over calamine, in 1962.
Hemimorphite is very rare as a faceted gemstone. So far, only Mexico has produced suitable material. However, gem cutters have cut cabochons from material found in many locations.
Quantity: 76 Bead(s)
Material Type: Hemimorphite
Size: 5mm
Color: Blue
Legend: Hemimorphiteis thought to be a stone of empathy, promoting compassion in all interactions.
Origin: Russia
NOTE: Images do not reflect number and size. Please see detail and table for information.