Hydrozincinte / Crinoids ~ Rare Specimen - Large

Hydrozincinte / Crinoids ~ Specimen - Large Weight - 6 LBS 9 OZ Hydrozincite (Zn5(CO3)2(OH)6) is a carbonate mineral that is usually found in massive form and is also known as a zinc bloom. This mineral is usually white to gray but can also be stained pale pink, pale yellow, or brown. Habit: Commonly massive. Physical properties: Cleavage: {100} perfect pinacoidal.Crinoids are marine animals belonging to the phylum Echinodermata and the class Crinoidea. They are an ancient fossil group that first appeared in the seas of the mid Cambrian, about 300 million years before dinosaurs. They flourished in the Palaeozoic and Mesozoic eras and some survive to the present day.** SEE VIDEO ( IF AVAILABLE ) FOR FULL EFFECTS **** WE HAVE MANY BEAUTIFUL MINERALSPECIMENS FROM THE USA & AROUND THE GLOBE ** MOST ARE FROM OUR VARIOUS TRIPS **** SEE MY STORE **** OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE COLLECTING FUN & AFFORDABLE FOR ALL WITH GREAT LOW PRICING **ITEM # 214 Perfect for everyday use. High quality materials and excellent craftsmanship ensure long-lasting durability.