Natural sphalerite rough specimen – translucent crystal with fiery brilliance and exceptional color intensity - 228.55 ct- 45.71 g
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Natural sphalerite raw piece, a translucent crystal with fiery colour, from Mina de Aliva in the Picos de Europa region of Cantabria, Spain, weighing 228.55 ct (45.71 g) and measuring 31.2 × 25.3 × 30.8 mm, untreated.
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This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its extraordinary transparency and the intense color effect, which is particularly spectacular under illumination. Even in ordinary light, the piece displays warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown hues with highly glossy crystal faces and a glass-like 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 turns into an almost glowing play of colors of intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like molten lava or liquid amber, creating an exceptionally lively radiance. The numerous natural fracture surfaces produce countless light reflections and prismatic effects, making the piece look constantly different depending on the viewing angle.
Sphalerite is among the most fascinating collectible minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refractive index. Highly transparent pieces with such intense brilliance and aesthetic structure are especially sought after and have a very striking presence in any mineral collection or display case.
Sphalerite is traditionally 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: Sphalerit
Weight: 228.55 ct
Size: 31.2 x 25.3 x 30.8 mm
Origin: Spain
Treatment: Untreated
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This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its extraordinary transparency and the intense color effect, which is particularly spectacular under illumination. Even in ordinary light, the piece displays warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown hues with highly glossy crystal faces and a glass-like 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 turns into an almost glowing play of colors of intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like molten lava or liquid amber, creating an exceptionally lively radiance. The numerous natural fracture surfaces produce countless light reflections and prismatic effects, making the piece look constantly different depending on the viewing angle.
Sphalerite is among the most fascinating collectible minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refractive index. Highly transparent pieces with such intense brilliance and aesthetic structure are especially sought after and have a very striking presence in any mineral collection or display case.
Sphalerite is traditionally 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: Sphalerit
Weight: 228.55 ct
Size: 31.2 x 25.3 x 30.8 mm
Origin: Spain
Treatment: Untreated
Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; this is what makes up these shipping costs.
The 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 has been 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 it may lead to deviations in colors etc., as every computer, monitor, and phone can 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 exceptional color intensity - 228.55 ct
Weight
45.71 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.
