Natural sphalerite rough specimen – translucent crystal with fiery brilliance and extraordinary color intensity - 631.2 ct- 126.24 g
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Sphalerite raw specimen named Sphalerit, a transluscent crystal with fiery coloration, from Mina de Aliva in the Picos de Europa, Cantabria, Spain, weighing 631.2 ct.
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This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its exceptional transparency and the intense color effect, which comes to spectacular effect especially under illumination. In ordinary light, the piece already shows warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown hues with highly glossy crystal facets and a glassy sheen. The natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal facets, reflections, and fine internal layers, giving the piece enormous optical depth.
Under transmitted light the mineral turns into an almost glowing play of colors, with intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like melted lava or liquid amber, producing an extraordinarily lively radiance. Due to the numerous natural break surfaces, countless light reflections and prismatic effects arise, making the piece constantly appear different depending on the viewing angle.
Sphalerite is among the particularly fascinating collector minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refractive properties. Highly transparent pieces with such intense luminescence and aesthetic structure are especially sought after and have a very striking presence in any mineral collection or display case.
Traditionally, sphalerite is attributed activating and strengthening energy. It symbolizes vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.
Product Name: Sphalerit
Weight: 631,2ct
Size: 56,748,1x22,1mm
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
evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.
This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its exceptional transparency and the intense color effect, which comes to spectacular effect especially under illumination. In ordinary light, the piece already shows warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown hues with highly glossy crystal facets and a glassy sheen. The natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal facets, reflections, and fine internal layers, giving the piece enormous optical depth.
Under transmitted light the mineral turns into an almost glowing play of colors, with intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like melted lava or liquid amber, producing an extraordinarily lively radiance. Due to the numerous natural break surfaces, countless light reflections and prismatic effects arise, making the piece constantly appear different depending on the viewing angle.
Sphalerite is among the particularly fascinating collector minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refractive properties. Highly transparent pieces with such intense luminescence and aesthetic structure are especially sought after and have a very striking presence in any mineral collection or display case.
Traditionally, sphalerite is attributed activating and strengthening energy. It symbolizes vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.
Product Name: Sphalerit
Weight: 631,2ct
Size: 56,748,1x22,1mm
Origin : Spain
Treatment: Untreated
Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packing, and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise.
Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs saved..
In some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone.
In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there may be color deviations etc., 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 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 - 631.2 ct
Weight
126.24 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.
