Natural sphalerite rough specimen – Translucent crystal with fiery brilliance and exceptional color intensity - 551.90 ct- 110.38 g

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Description from the seller

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 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 immense optical depth.

When illuminated from behind (through the stone), the mineral transforms into an almost glowing color play of intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like melted lava or liquid amber, producing an exceptionally lively radiance. The many natural cleavage surfaces 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 luster and strong refractive properties. Highly transparent pieces with such intense luminosity and aesthetic structure are especially sought after and possess a very distinctive presence in any mineral collection or display case.

Traditionally, sphalerite is attributed activating and strengthening energies. It symbolically represents vitality, focus, and inner strength, and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.

Product Name: Sphalerite
Weight: 551,90 ct
Size: 46x37x35mm
Origin: Spain
Treatment: Untreated

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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 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 immense optical depth.

When illuminated from behind (through the stone), the mineral transforms into an almost glowing color play of intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like melted lava or liquid amber, producing an exceptionally lively radiance. The many natural cleavage surfaces 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 luster and strong refractive properties. Highly transparent pieces with such intense luminosity and aesthetic structure are especially sought after and possess a very distinctive presence in any mineral collection or display case.

Traditionally, sphalerite is attributed activating and strengthening energies. It symbolically represents vitality, focus, and inner strength, and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.

Product Name: Sphalerite
Weight: 551,90 ct
Size: 46x37x35mm
Origin: Spain
Treatment: Untreated

Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise.
The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.
Also see our other items and shipping costs; saving on pickup costs..
In some of the pictures the stone has been 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 there may be color variations, etc., since 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 brilliance and exceptional color intensity - 551.90 ct
Weight
110.38 g
Origin (region/city)
Aliva Mine - Picos de Europa - Cantabria
Country of origin
Spain
GermanyVerified
27100
Objects sold
99.93%
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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
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Telefonnummer:
+4917642109788
Email:
mario.stieger33@gmail.com
USt-IdNr.:
DE329160339

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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.

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