A Highly Mineralized Marble
From Pinal County, Arizona
Hestermanite is a highly mineralized marble, a massive form of "Ankerite"
and was discovered by James S. Hesterman.
The crystal form was discovered by Mr. Anker. The suffix "ite" means "associated with",
hence the name Ankerite. Mr. Hesterman discovered the massive form, or rock,
which is now officially designated as Hestermanite. The location discovered by Mr. Hesterman
is the only known deposit of Hestermanite in the world.
Hestermanite is a form of Ankerite. Mr. Hesterman discovered
the deposit in 1968. Hestermanite is a very rare, highly mineralized marble
found in the mountains of Pinal County,
Arizona in areas with a significant limestone concentration.
Colors come in red, pink, green, blue, yellow, brown and black.
For additional information about Hestermanite,
e-mail your inquiry to zacharyj67@nethere.com
or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to
James S. Hesterman, 1045 E. Weldon Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
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