Natural sphalerite rough specimen – translucent crystal with fiery luminosity and exceptional color intensity - 265.30 ct- 53.06 g

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This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its exceptional transparency and the intense color effect, which is particularly spectacular under illumination. Even in normal light, the piece shows warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown tones with highly glossy crystal facets and a glassy sheen. The natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal fragments, 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 molten lava or liquid amber, creating an extraordinarily vibrant radiance. The numerous natural fracture surfaces generate countless light reflections and prismatic effects, making the piece appear constantly different depending on the viewing angle.

Sphalerite is one of the most fascinating collectible minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refractive power. Very transparent pieces with such intense luminescence and aesthetic structure are particularly sought after and have a very striking presence in any mineral collection or display cabinet.

For Sphalerite, traditionally attributed is activating and strengthening energy. It symbolically stands for vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.

Product Name: Sphalerite
Weight: 265.30 ct
Size: 46x28x27 mm
Origin: Spain
Treatment: Untreated

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This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its exceptional transparency and the intense color effect, which is particularly spectacular under illumination. Even in normal light, the piece shows warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown tones with highly glossy crystal facets and a glassy sheen. The natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal fragments, 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 molten lava or liquid amber, creating an extraordinarily vibrant radiance. The numerous natural fracture surfaces generate countless light reflections and prismatic effects, making the piece appear constantly different depending on the viewing angle.

Sphalerite is one of the most fascinating collectible minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refractive power. Very transparent pieces with such intense luminescence and aesthetic structure are particularly sought after and have a very striking presence in any mineral collection or display cabinet.

For Sphalerite, traditionally attributed is activating and strengthening energy. It symbolically stands for vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.

Product Name: Sphalerite
Weight: 265.30 ct
Size: 46x28x27 mm
Origin: Spain
Treatment: Untreated

Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, collection, packaging, and shipping; this is what gives rise to these shipping costs.
Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.
See also our other items and shipping costs, save on pickup costs..
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
With some stones we have held a lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color variations may occur, as every computer, monitor, and phone 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 luminosity and exceptional color intensity - 265.30 ct
Weight
53.06 g
Origin (region/city)
Aliva Mine - Picos de Europa - Cantabria
Country of origin
Spain
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Objects sold
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers

Unternehmen:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Repräsentant:
Mario Stieger
Adresse:
Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
Neufeld 3
47906 Kempen
GERMANY
Telefonnummer:
+4917642109788
Email:
mario.stieger33@gmail.com
USt-IdNr.:
DE329160339

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