Natural sphalerite rough crystal - Extraordinary rough specimen with intense fire optics and high transparency – 250.25 ct- 50.05 g
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Sphalerite specimen, natural rough crystal from Mina de Äliva, Picos de Europa, Cantabria, Spain; weight 250.25 ct, size 33×29×27 mm, untreated.
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This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its extraordinary transparency and the intense color effect, which becomes particularly spectacular under lighting. In normal light the piece already 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 becomes a nearly glowing play of color, with intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like molten lava or liquid amber, producing an extraordinarily lively radiance. The many natural cleavage planes create countless light reflections and prismatic effects, making the piece constantly appear different depending on the viewing angle.
Sphalerite is one of the most fascinating collectible minerals and is known for its high gloss and strong refractive power. Very transparent pieces with such intense luminescence and aesthetic structure are particularly 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 stands for vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.
Product Name: Sphalerite
Weight: 250,25ct
Size: 33x29x27mm
Origin : Spain
Treatment: Untreated
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We und 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 becomes particularly spectacular under lighting. In normal light the piece already 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 becomes a nearly glowing play of color, with intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like molten lava or liquid amber, producing an extraordinarily lively radiance. The many natural cleavage planes create countless light reflections and prismatic effects, making the piece constantly appear different depending on the viewing angle.
Sphalerite is one of the most fascinating collectible minerals and is known for its high gloss and strong refractive power. Very transparent pieces with such intense luminescence and aesthetic structure are particularly 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 stands for vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.
Product Name: Sphalerite
Weight: 250,25ct
Size: 33x29x27mm
Origin : Spain
Treatment: Untreated
Our shipping costs have been checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipper who handles the final inspection, pickup, packing, and shipping; this is what creates 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..
On some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone.
In some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color variations may occur, as every computer, monitor and mobile device can display colors with different qualities.
The disclaimer about the healing properties
as previously given :
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We und 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 crystal -
Mineral form
Extraordinary rough specimen with intense fire optics and high transparency – 250.25 ct
Weight
50.05 g
Origin (region/city)
Äliva Mine - Picos de Europa - Cantabria
Country of origin
Spain
Disclaimer
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.
