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hemimorphite

[ hem-i-mawr-fahyt ]

noun

  1. a hydrous zinc silicate mineral, Zn 4 (OH) 2 Si 2 O 7 â‹…H 2 O, occurring in clear, colorless orthorhombic crystals; calamine: an ore of zinc.


hemimorphite

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noun

  1. a white mineral consisting of hydrated zinc silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form: a common ore of zinc. Formula: Zn 4 Si 2 O 7 (OH) 2 .H 2 O Also called (US)calamine
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of hemimorphite1

First recorded in 1865–70; hemi- + morph(ic) ( def ) + -ite 1
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No stranger to diamonds and gold, she is also known for incorporating unexpected stones and minerals, such as hemimorphite, jet,chrysocolla, and volcanic rock, often mixing several in a single necklace or bracelet.

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