Natural sphalerite rough specimen – Translucent crystal with fiery brilliance and extraordinary color intensity - 138.55 ct- 27.71 g
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Sphalerite meteorite specimen, translucid crystal with fiery luminescence, from Mina de Aliva in the Picos de Europa, Cantabria, Spain.
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This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its extraordinary transparency and the intense color effect, which is especially spectacular under lighting. In normal light the piece already shows warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown hues with highly glossy crystal faces and a glassy sheen. The natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal facets, reflections, and fine internal planes that give the piece enormous optical depth.
Under transmitted light the mineral transforms into an almost glowing play of color, with intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like melted lava or liquid amber, creating an exceptionally lively radiance. The many natural cleavage surfaces produce countless light reflections and prismatic effects, making the piece appear constantly different depending on the viewing angle.
Sphalerite is considered one of the most fascinating collectable minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refractive power. Highly transparent pieces with such intense luminosity and aesthetic structure are especially sought after and possess a very striking presence in any mineral collection or display case.
Traditionally, Sphalerite is attributed activating and strengthening energy. It symbolically represents vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.
Product Name: Sphalerite
Weight: 138.55 ct
Size: 36x24x20 mm
Origin: Spain
Treatment: Untreated
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific
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This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its extraordinary transparency and the intense color effect, which is especially spectacular under lighting. In normal light the piece already shows warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown hues with highly glossy crystal faces and a glassy sheen. The natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal facets, reflections, and fine internal planes that give the piece enormous optical depth.
Under transmitted light the mineral transforms into an almost glowing play of color, with intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like melted lava or liquid amber, creating an exceptionally lively radiance. The many natural cleavage surfaces produce countless light reflections and prismatic effects, making the piece appear constantly different depending on the viewing angle.
Sphalerite is considered one of the most fascinating collectable minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refractive power. Highly transparent pieces with such intense luminosity and aesthetic structure are especially sought after and possess a very striking presence in any mineral collection or display case.
Traditionally, Sphalerite is attributed activating and strengthening energy. It symbolically represents vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.
Product Name: Sphalerite
Weight: 138.55 ct
Size: 36x24x20 mm
Origin: Spain
Treatment: Untreated
Our shipping costs have been checked and accepted by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that performs final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; this is what causes these shipping costs.
Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc.
See also our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs can be saved.
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there can be color deviations, etc., since every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display color qualities differently.
The disclaimer about the healing properties
as previously given :
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific
evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.
Details
Main mineral
Natural sphalerite rough specimen –
Mineral form
Translucent crystal with fiery brilliance and extraordinary color intensity - 138.55 ct
Weight
27.71 g
Origin (region/city)
Aliva Mine - Picos de Europa - Cantabria
Country of origin
Spain
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
