Hemimorphite with Goethite

Hemimorphite with Goethite - Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

WxHxD: 10x6x8cm= 3.9x2.3x3.1in

Hemimorphite is a white, pale blue-green or gray hydrous zinc silicate usually found in the oxidized zones of zinc and lead deposits, and often associated with smithsonite, ZnCO₃. They were assumed to be the same mineral and both were classed under the same name of calamine. Some specimens show strong green fluorescence in shortwave UV light and weak light pink fluorescence in longwave UV.

Zn₄Si₂O₇(OH)₂ · H₂O;  Hardness 4½ - 5;  orthorhombic

Goethite is the yellow- or reddish-brown alpha polymorph of iron(III) oxide-hydroxide, typically occurring in low-temperature environments.  Goethite has been well known since ancient times for its use as the pigment brown ochre. The mineral was named after the Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

α-Fe³⁺O(OH);  Hardness 5 - 5½;  Orthorhombic

Hemimorphite assists with knowing one’s true self.  It balances issues the ego, decreasing self-centeredness, while encouraging one to take responsibility for oneself and to not take everything personally.  This supports practicality and relieves hostility and anger.  This crystal is especially good for healers.

Goethite supports finding joy in the journey of life, combining pragmatism with imagination, and energizing the pursuit of discovery.  It supports connection with Earth so can help with dowsing and the use of divining rods