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Zincite Is A Rare Gemstone From Poland

 

I was very fortunate to acquire some rare Zincite crystals from a  gem collector who was ready to sell his collection of green Zincite from Poland. These are incredibly beautiful Zincite crystals some with perfect terminations and hexagonal shapes.
Its been several years since I had come across any Zincite from Poland and I was quite surprised and happy to hold these very rare gems once again.

 
Zincite has a very strange origin. Zincite comes from manufacturing facilities of zinc based paint in Poland. These crystals were discovered in vents of the smelters. Zincite is Zinc Oxide and Zinc that has become gaseous during the manufacturing process combined with oxygen and cooled forming brightly colored crystals of orange, red and green. These green Zincite crystals have an appearance of glass.
 
Their energy properties are quite special.  As I hold these stones I find myself quick to get lost in their unique characteristics and qualities.  They feel light yet dense in my hands. >> Continue reading
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