Most 3D renderers will allow you to use these values when creating materials. In 3D modeling, texturing and rendering you can create photorealistic materials under any lighting conditions.
IOR works in Autodesk 3Ds Max, Autodesk Maya, Blender 3D, Maxon Cinema 4D, Chaos Corona, Chaos Vray, Arnold, Redshift or Octane.
Create realistic 3D rendered materials, by setting correct IOR values (Index of Refraction). You can create more physically accurate renders of a material by using IOR values.
What is IOR?
The Index of Refraction (IOR) controls the refraction level of light traveling through a material. An IOR of 1.0 such as in the case of Air, causes no distortion or dispersion of objects behind the material. Light travels through the medium without significant interference. An IOR of 1.33 such as in the case of Water, causes significant distortion. The higher the IOR the more refraction happens to the transmitted light.
What is the Abbe number?
The Abbe number is the value of a material’s dispersion. It indicates the variation of refractive index versus its wavelength.
Low Abbe numbers produce significant wavelength dispersions, creating prismatic effects.
While high Abbe numbers produce low dispersions allowing the light-waves to transmit with less interference.
Material
Crown Glass (pure)
Description
Crown glass is a type of optical glass known for its relatively low dispersion and high transparency in the visible spectrum. Pure crown glass is composed primarily of silica (SiO2) with small amounts of other elements to achieve specific optical properties.
Description
Cryolite is a mineral consisting of sodium aluminum fluoride with the chemical formula Na3AlF6. It occurs naturally as colorless to white or pale yellow crystals and is often found in association with other fluoride minerals in pegmatites and hydrothermal veins.
Description
Crystal glass, also known simply as crystal, is a type of glass that contains lead oxide (PbO) or other additives to enhance its optical clarity, brilliance, and refractive properties. It is distinguished from ordinary glass by its higher refractive index, which gives it a greater sparkle and brilliance when cut and polished.
Description
Cubic zirconia (CZ) is a synthetic gemstone composed of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) stabilized with various additives to achieve a cubic crystal structure and optical properties similar to those of diamond. CZ has brilliance, clarity, and colorlessness, making it a popular and affordable alternative to diamond in jewelry and decorative objects.
Description
Cuprite is a mineral composed of copper oxide (Cu2O) and is known for its deep red to brownish-red coloration, which is caused by its high copper content. It often forms as octahedral or cubic crystals, as well as in massive or granular aggregates.
Description
Dacron is a synthetic polyester fiber known for its strength, durability, and resistance to wrinkles and shrinking, commonly used in textiles and clothing.
Description
Danburite is a calcium boron silicate mineral with the chemical formula CaB2(SiO4)2. Danburite crystals are typically transparent to translucent and occur in prismatic or tabular forms. They are commonly colorless or pale yellow, but can also occur in shades of pink, peach, or brown.
Description
Decane is a colorless, flammable hydrocarbon belonging to the alkane series, commonly used as a solvent and fuel component.
Description
Dextrose is a simple sugar derived from corn, commonly used as a sweetener and energy source in food and medical products.
Description
Diamond is a naturally occurring allotrope of carbon and is renowned for its exceptional hardness, brilliance, and optical properties. It is composed of carbon atoms arranged in a cubic crystal lattice structure, which gives it its characteristic transparency and refractive index.
Description
Dichloromethane is a volatile, colorless solvent widely used in industrial processes and laboratory applications.
Description
Diopside is a monoclinic pyroxene mineral with the chemical composition CaMgSi2O6. It is a member of the clinopyroxene group of minerals and is commonly found in metamorphic and igneous rocks, especially in association with calcite, garnet, and olivine. Diopside occurs in a variety of colors, including green, white, gray, and black, depending on its chemical composition and impurities. It is often translucent to transparent and may exhibit pleochroism, meaning it can display different colors when viewed from different angles.
Description
Diorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase feldspar and dark minerals, commonly used as a construction material.
Description
Dolomite is a carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2. It is a common rock-forming mineral found in sedimentary rocks such as limestone, marble, and dolostone. Dolomite typically occurs as rhombohedral crystals or granular masses and is often white, gray, or pink in color.
Description
Dry Ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide, used primarily for cooling and refrigeration due to its sublimation properties.
Description
Dumortierite is a mineral with the chemical composition Al7BO3(SiO4)3O3. It belongs to the nesosilicate group of minerals and is commonly found in metamorphic rocks, particularly in quartz veins and pegmatites. Dumortierite typically occurs as prismatic crystals, often in shades of blue, violet, or brown, although it can also be colorless, white, or gray.
Description
Ebonite, also known as hard rubber, is a durable and rigid material made from vulcanized rubber. It is formed by the chemical treatment of natural rubber with sulfur and other additives to improve its strength, hardness, and resistance to heat and chemicals. Ebonite is characterized by its deep black color and glossy appearance, which resembles ebony wood, hence the name "ebonite."
Description
Egg White is the clear, protein-rich liquid surrounding the yolk of an egg, commonly used in cooking and baking.
Description
Ekanite is a rare calcium thorium silicate mineral with the chemical formula Ca2ThSi8O20. It belongs to the nesosilicate group of minerals and is known for its distinctive green to yellow-green coloration, which is caused by trace amounts of uranium and rare earth elements.
Description
Elaéolite, also known as nepheline syenite, is a crystalline igneous rock composed primarily of nepheline, feldspar, and other minerals. It typically forms in alkaline igneous intrusions such as nepheline syenite pegmatites and carbonatites. Elaéolite is characterized by its light color and lack of quartz, which distinguishes it from granite.
Description
Elbaite is a colorful variety of tourmaline mineral, valued for its gemstone properties and wide range of hues.
Description
Emerald is a variety of the mineral beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) that is colored green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium. It has a rich green color, transparency, and rarity. Emeralds are formed in hydrothermal veins or pegmatites, where the presence of chromium impurities gives them their characteristic green hue.
Description
Endosperm is the nutrient-rich tissue inside seeds that provides food to developing plants during germination.
Description
Enstatite is a pyroxene mineral with the chemical formula MgSiO3. It belongs to the orthorhombic crystal system and is one of the most common minerals in the pyroxene group. Enstatite is commonly found in metamorphic and igneous rocks, especially in ultramafic rocks such as peridotite and serpentinite. It typically occurs as prismatic crystals or as granular masses and is often light green to gray in color, although it can also be colorless or brown.
Description
Epidote is a calcium aluminum iron sorosilicate mineral with the chemical formula Ca2(Al, Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH). It belongs to the epidote group of minerals and is commonly found in metamorphic rocks, especially in association with amphiboles, garnets, and quartz. Epidote typically occurs as elongated prismatic crystals or as massive aggregates, and it is often green to yellow-green in color, although it can also be brown, black, or colorless.
Description
Epoxy Resin is a durable, thermosetting polymer commonly used for adhesives, coatings, and composite materials.
Description
Erbium Fluoride is an inorganic compound used in optical applications due to its transparency and favorable refractive properties.
Description
Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, is a clear, colorless liquid with the chemical formula C2H5OH. It is the primary alcohol found in alcoholic beverages and is commonly used as a solvent, fuel, and disinfectant.
Description
Ethyl Chloride is a volatile, colorless gas used as a local anesthetic and in industrial applications as a refrigerant and solvent.
Description
Euclase is a rare beryllium aluminum hydroxide mineral with the chemical formula BeAlSiO4(OH). It belongs to the beryl group of minerals and has a striking blue to greenish-blue color, transparency, and vitreous luster.
Material
Eye, Aqueous Humor
Description
Aqueous humor is a clear, watery fluid that fills the anterior chamber of the eye, located between the cornea and the lens. It also contributes to the optical properties of the eye by refracting light as it passes through the cornea and lens.
Description
The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped front surface of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber. It is composed of specialized layers of tissue that help focus light onto the retina, enabling vision.
Description
The lens is a transparent, biconvex structure located behind the iris and pupil of the eye. It plays a crucial role in focusing light onto the retina to form clear images. The lens is composed of specialized cells called lens fibers, which are arranged in concentric layers around the lens nucleus. These fibers are filled with transparent proteins called crystallins, which give the lens its optical properties and flexibility.
Material
Eye, Vitreous Humor
Description
Vitreous humor, also known as vitreous body or simply vitreous, is a clear, gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina in the posterior segment of the eye. It is composed mainly of water, along with collagen fibers, hyaluronic acid, and various electrolytes.
Description
Fats are organic compounds composed of triglycerides, serving as energy storage and insulation in living organisms.
Description
Feather is a lightweight, keratin-based structure that covers birds, aiding in flight and insulation.
Material
Feldspar, Adventurine
Description
Feldspar, Adventurine is a variety of feldspar that contains microscopic inclusions of reflective minerals such as hematite or mica, which give it a shimmering or aventurescent effect.
Description
Feldspar, Albite is a common mineral in the feldspar group, composed of sodium aluminum silicate. It is one of the most abundant minerals in the Earth's crust and is found in various igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Albite is usually white, gray, or colorless, and it often forms as tabular or prismatic crystals.
Material
Feldspar, Amazonite
Description
Feldspar, Amazonite is a variety of microcline, which is a type of potassium feldspar. It is known for its distinctive green to blue-green coloration, which is caused by trace amounts of lead and water within the feldspar structure.
Material
Feldspar, Labrodorite
Description
Feldspar, Labradorite is a variety of plagioclase feldspar, specifically within the albite-anorthite solid solution series. It is known for its striking iridescence, also called labradorescence, which is caused by the diffraction of light within microscopic lamellae or layers in the mineral structure.
Material
Feldspar, Microcline
Description
Feldspar, Microcline is a potassium-rich variety of feldspar and a member of the alkali feldspar group. It is commonly found in igneous rocks such as granite and pegmatite, as well as in metamorphic rocks such as schist and gneiss. Microcline typically occurs as prismatic crystals with a characteristic blocky or tabular habit and a vitreous to pearly luster. It is often white, gray, or pink in color, although it can also exhibit green or blue hues due to trace amounts of impurities such as iron or chromium.
Material
Feldspar, Oligoclase
Description
eldspar, Oligoclase is a member of the plagioclase feldspar group, which includes a series of solid solution minerals ranging from pure sodium aluminum silicate (albite) to pure calcium aluminum silicate (anorthite). Oligoclase is intermediate in composition between albite and anorthite and is commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks such as granite, syenite, and gneiss. It typically occurs as tabular or prismatic crystals with a vitreous to pearly luster and is commonly white, gray, or pink in color, although it can also exhibit green or blue hues due to trace amounts of impurities such as iron or chromium.
Material
Feldspar, Orthoclase
Description
Feldspar, Orthoclase is a potassium-rich variety of feldspar and a member of the alkali feldspar group. It is one of the most common minerals in the Earth's crust and is found in a wide range of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Orthoclase typically occurs as blocky or tabular crystals with a characteristic pink, white, or gray coloration and a vitreous to pearly luster.
Description
Fiberglass is a strong, lightweight material made from fine glass fibers, commonly used for insulation and composite construction.
Description
Firebrick is a heat-resistant brick made from refractory ceramic materials, commonly used to line furnaces, fireplaces, and kilns.
Material
Flint Glass (impure)
Description
Flint glass is a type of glass that contains lead oxide, making it denser and more refractive than ordinary glass. It is known for its high index of refraction, which gives it excellent optical properties for lenses and prisms.
Material
Flint Glass (pure)
Description
Flint glass is a type of glass that contains lead oxide, making it denser and more refractive than ordinary glass. It is known for its high index of refraction, which gives it excellent optical properties for lenses and prisms.
Description
Fluorite, also known as fluorspar, is a mineral composed of calcium fluoride (CaF2). It is commonly found in hydrothermal veins, sedimentary rocks, and as a gangue mineral in ore deposits. Fluorite typically occurs as cubic, octahedral, or dodecahedral crystals with a wide range of colors, including purple, blue, green, yellow, and colorless. Its crystal structure often exhibits strong fluorescence under ultraviolet light, a phenomenon from which its name is derived.
Description
Formica is a brand of laminate material composed of layers of paper or fabric impregnated with resin and bonded together under heat and pressure. It is commonly used as a surfacing material for countertops, cabinets, furniture, and wall panels due to its durability, resistance to moisture, and ease of maintenance. Formica is available in a wide range of colors, patterns, and textures, making it a versatile choice for interior design applications.
Description
Fused Quartz, also known as fused silica, is a high-purity form of glass made from silica (SiO2) through a process of melting and solidification. It has excellent optical properties, including high transparency to ultraviolet, visible, and infrared wavelengths, as well as low thermal expansion and high resistance to chemical and thermal shock.
Description
Fused Quartz, also known as fused silica, is a high-purity form of glass made from silica (SiO2) through the process of melting and solidification.
Description
Gabbro is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene, commonly used as a construction material.
Description
Galena is a dense, lead sulfide mineral with a metallic luster, commonly mined as the primary ore of lead.
Material
Gallium(III) Arsenide
Description
Gallium(III) Arsenide (GaAs) is a compound semiconductor material composed of gallium and arsenic. It has a zincblende crystal structure and is commonly used in the fabrication of electronic and optoelectronic devices such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs), laser diodes, solar cells, and field-effect transistors (FETs).
Material
Gallium(III) Phosphide
Description
Gallium(III) Phosphide (GaP) is a compound semiconductor material composed of gallium and phosphorus. It has an zincblende crystal structure and is commonly used in the fabrication of electronic and optoelectronic devices such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs), laser diodes, photodetectors, and solar cells.
Material
Garnet, Almandine
Description
Almandine is a common variety of garnet, which is a group of silicate minerals with similar crystal structures but varying compositions. Almandine garnet is typically deep red to reddish-brown in color and is often found in metamorphic rocks such as schist, gneiss, and granite.
Material
Garnet, Almandite
Description
Almandite is a variety of garnet, which is a group of silicate minerals with similar crystal structures but varying compositions. Almandite garnet is typically deep red to reddish-brown in color and is often found in metamorphic rocks such as schist, gneiss, and granite.
Material
Garnet, Andradite
Description
Andradite is a variety of garnet, which is a group of silicate minerals with similar crystal structures but varying compositions. Andradite garnet is typically green to brownish-green in color and is often found in metamorphic rocks such as schist, gneiss, and marble, as well as in hydrothermal veins and skarn deposits.
Material
Garnet, Demantiod
Description
Demantoid is a variety of garnet, which is a group of silicate minerals with similar crystal structures but varying compositions. Demantoid garnet is known for its vivid green color and exceptional dispersion, which gives it a fiery appearance similar to diamond (hence the name "demantoid," which means "diamond-like").
Material
Garnet, Grossular
Description
Grossular is a variety of garnet, which is a group of silicate minerals with similar crystal structures but varying compositions. Grossular garnet is typically yellow, green, brown, or colorless and is often found in metamorphic rocks such as schist, gneiss, and marble, as well as in hydrothermal veins and skarn deposits.
Material
Garnet, Hessonite
Description
Hessonite is a variety of garnet, which is a group of silicate minerals with similar crystal structures but varying compositions. Hessonite garnet is typically orange to brownish-orange in color and is often found in metamorphic rocks such as schist, gneiss, and marble, as well as in alluvial deposits.
Description
Mandarin garnet is a variety of garnet, which is a group of silicate minerals with similar crystal structures but varying compositions. Mandarin garnet is known for its vibrant orange to orange-red color, reminiscent of the hue of mandarin oranges, hence its name.
Description
Pyrope is a variety of garnet, which is a group of silicate minerals with similar crystal structures but varying compositions. Pyrope garnet is typically deep red to purplish-red in color and is often found in metamorphic rocks such as schist, gneiss, and eclogite, as well as in alluvial deposits.
Material
Garnet, Rhodolite
Description
Rhodolite is a variety of garnet, which is a group of silicate minerals with similar crystal structures but varying compositions. Rhodolite garnet is typically pink to purplish-red in color and is often found in metamorphic rocks such as schist, gneiss, and granite, as well as in alluvial deposits.
Material
Garnet, Spessartite
Description
Spessartite is a variety of garnet, which is a group of silicate minerals with similar crystal structures but varying compositions. Spessartite garnet is typically orange to reddish-orange in color and is often found in metamorphic rocks such as schist, gneiss, and pegmatites, as well as in alluvial deposits.
Material
Garnet, Tsavorite
Description
Tsavorite is a variety of garnet, which is a group of silicate minerals with similar crystal structures but varying compositions. Tsavorite garnet is typically green to bluish-green in color and is often found in metamorphic rocks such as schist, gneiss, and graphite schist, as well as in alluvial deposits.
Material
Garnet, Uvarovite
Description
Uvarovite is a rare variety of garnet, which is a group of silicate minerals with similar crystal structures but varying compositions. Uvarovite garnet is typically bright green in color and is often found in metamorphic rocks such as serpentine, as well as in skarn deposits associated with ultramafic rocks.
Description
Gasoline is a volatile, flammable liquid derived from petroleum, widely used as fuel in internal combustion engines.
Description
Gaylussite is a hydrated carbonate mineral composed of sodium, calcium, carbon, oxygen, and water. It is often found in evaporite deposits in arid regions, such as saline lakebeds and alkaline playas. Gaylussite typically occurs as transparent to translucent colorless or white crystals, though it may also exhibit shades of yellow, pink, or green due to impurities.
Description
Gelatin is a translucent, protein-based substance derived from animal collagen, widely used as a gelling agent in food and pharmaceuticals.
Description
Glass is an amorphous solid material that is typically transparent or translucent and has widespread use in various applications, including windows, containers, lenses, and optical fibers. It is primarily composed of silica (silicon dioxide), along with various additives to modify its properties, such as soda ash (sodium carbonate) and limestone (calcium carbonate).
Description
Glass, Albite, also known as Albite glass, is a type of glass that contains albite, a mineral belonging to the feldspar group. Albite is a common component of many igneous rocks and is often used as a flux in glassmaking to reduce the melting temperature of silica-based glasses.
Material
Glass, Arsenic Trisulfide
Description
Glass, Arsenic Trisulfide, also known as arsenic sulfide glass or arsenic glass, is a type of glass composed primarily of arsenic trisulfide (As2S3) molecules. It is a chalcogenide glass that exhibits unique optical and electrical properties, including high refractive index, infrared transparency, and photosensitivity.
Description
Crown glass is a type of optical glass that is commonly used in lenses, prisms, and other optical components. It is characterized by its relatively low dispersion and high refractive index, making it suitable for correcting chromatic aberrations in optical systems.
Material
Glass, Crown, Zinc
Description
Crown glass with zinc additives, also known as zinc crown glass, is a type of optical glass that contains zinc oxide (ZnO) as one of its components. Zinc crown glass is characterized by its relatively low dispersion and high refractive index, similar to traditional crown glass.
Material
Glass, Flint, 29% lead
Description
Flint glass with lead additives, commonly known as leaded flint glass, is a type of optical glass that contains a significant percentage of lead oxide (PbO) as one of its components. Leaded flint glass is characterized by its high refractive index and dispersion, making it suitable for applications where high dispersion properties are desired, such as in the design of high-quality optical lenses.
Material
Glass, Flint, 55% lead
Description
Flint glass with lead additives, commonly known as leaded flint glass, is a type of optical glass that contains a significant percentage of lead oxide (PbO) as one of its components. Leaded flint glass is characterized by its high refractive index and dispersion, making it suitable for applications where high dispersion properties are desired, such as in the design of high-quality optical lenses.
Material
Glass, Flint, 71% lead
Description
Flint glass with lead additives, commonly known as leaded flint glass, is a type of optical glass that contains a significant percentage of lead oxide (PbO) as one of its components. Leaded flint glass is characterized by its high refractive index and dispersion, making it suitable for applications where high dispersion properties are desired, such as in the design of high-quality optical lenses.
Material
Glass, Flint, Dense
Description
Flint glass with lead additives, commonly known as leaded flint glass, is a type of optical glass that contains a significant percentage of lead oxide (PbO) as one of its components. Leaded flint glass is characterized by its high refractive index and dispersion, making it suitable for applications where high dispersion properties are desired, such as in the design of high-quality optical lenses.
Material
Glass, Fused Silica
Description
Fused silica, also known as fused quartz, is a type of glass composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2) in its non-crystalline state. It is produced by melting pure quartz crystals at high temperatures and then cooling them rapidly to form a solid glass. Fused silica is characterized by its exceptional purity, high thermal stability, low thermal expansion coefficient, and excellent optical properties.
Description
Pyrex is a brand name for a type of borosilicate glass developed by Corning Inc. Borosilicate glass is characterized by its high thermal resistance and low coefficient of thermal expansion, making it suitable for applications where heat resistance and durability are important.
Description
Glycerine, also known as glycerol or glycerin, is a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid that is widely used in various applications, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food products, and industrial processes.
Description
Glycerol, also known as glycerin or glycerine, is a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid that is widely used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and personal care products.
Description
Gold is a precious metal with a distinctive yellow color and high luster. It is one of the least reactive chemical elements and is highly valued for its rarity, beauty, and various industrial applications.
Description
Granite is a coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica, commonly used in construction and countertops.
Description
Graphite is a naturally occurring form of carbon with a layered, planar structure, widely used as a lubricant and in pencils.
Description
Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O). Gypsum occurs naturally as translucent to opaque crystals or masses and is commonly found in sedimentary rock formations.
Description
Hafnium Dioxide is a high-k dielectric ceramic material used in electronics and optical coatings for its insulating properties.
Description
Halite is a naturally occurring crystalline form of sodium chloride, commonly known as rock salt.
Material
Halogenated Rubber
Description
Halogenated Rubber is a synthetic rubber modified with halogen atoms to improve its chemical resistance and durability.
Material
Halogenated Vinyl
Description
Halogenated Vinyl is a synthetic polymer modified with halogen atoms to enhance flame resistance and chemical stability.
Description
Hambergite is a rare beryllium borate mineral with the chemical formula Be2(BO3)(OH, F). It is typically found in pegmatite formations and is often associated with other beryllium minerals such as beryl and phenakite. Hambergite crystals are usually colorless to white and may exhibit a vitreous luster.
Description
Hardwood is dense wood derived from deciduous trees, valued for its strength and used widely in furniture and flooring.
Description
Hauyne is a rare tectosilicate mineral with the chemical formula (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2. It belongs to the sodalite group of minerals and is often found in volcanic rocks such as phonolites and trachytes. Hauyne crystals are typically blue in color due to the presence of sulfur in their chemical composition, although they may also occur in shades of yellow, green, or red.
Description
Hauynite is a rare tectosilicate mineral that belongs to the sodalite group. It has a chemical composition similar to hauyne, with the formula (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2. Hauynite is often found in volcanic rocks, especially those containing alkaline minerals. It commonly occurs as small, blue to violet crystals, and it may also exhibit fluorescence under ultraviolet light.
Material
Heaviest Flint Glass
Description
Heaviest Flint Glass, also known as high-index flint glass or dense flint glass, is a type of optical glass characterized by its exceptionally high refractive index. It is commonly used in the production of achromatic lenses, prisms, and other optical components where strong dispersion properties are desired.
Material
Heavy Flint Glass
Description
Heavy Flint Glass, also known as high-index flint glass or dense flint glass, is a type of optical glass characterized by its high refractive index. It is commonly used in the production of lenses, prisms, and other optical components where strong dispersion properties are desired.
Description
Helium is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless noble gas. It is the second lightest element and the least dense gas at standard conditions.
Description
Hematite is a common iron oxide mineral (Fe2O3) with a metallic to submetallic luster and a deep reddish-brown to black color. It is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth and is found in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks.
Description
Hemimorphite is a zinc silicate mineral (Zn4Si2O7(OH)2·H2O) that is commonly found in the oxidized zone of zinc-bearing ore deposits. It typically forms as botryoidal or stalactitic masses with a pearly to vitreous luster. Hemimorphite may occur in various colors, including white, blue, green, yellow, or brown, depending on the presence of impurities.
