Natural sphalerite rough crystal - Exceptional rough piece with intense fire optics and high transparency - 93.1 ct- 18.62 g
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Sphalerite rough crystal from Mina de Äliva, Picos de Europa, Cantabria, Spain; weight 93.1 ct (18.62 g); untreated.
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This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its extraordinary transparency and the intense color effect, which is particularly spectacular under lighting. Already in normal light the piece shows warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown tones with highly polished crystal facets and glassy luster. The natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal fragments, reflections, and fine internal planes that give the piece immense optical depth.
When illuminated from behind, the mineral transforms into an almost glowing play of colors of intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like melted lava or liquid amber, creating an extraordinarily vivid radiance. The numerous natural cleavage surfaces generate countless light reflections and prismatic effects that make the piece appear permanently different depending on the viewing angle.
Sphalerite is one of the most fascinating collector minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refraction of light. Very transparent pieces with such intense luminescence and an aesthetic structure are especially 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 represents vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.
Product Name: Sphalerite
Weight: 93.1 ct
Size: 23x2120 mm
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
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This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its extraordinary transparency and the intense color effect, which is particularly spectacular under lighting. Already in normal light the piece shows warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown tones with highly polished crystal facets and glassy luster. The natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal fragments, reflections, and fine internal planes that give the piece immense optical depth.
When illuminated from behind, the mineral transforms into an almost glowing play of colors of intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like melted lava or liquid amber, creating an extraordinarily vivid radiance. The numerous natural cleavage surfaces generate countless light reflections and prismatic effects that make the piece appear permanently different depending on the viewing angle.
Sphalerite is one of the most fascinating collector minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refraction of light. Very transparent pieces with such intense luminescence and an aesthetic structure are especially 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 represents vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.
Product Name: Sphalerite
Weight: 93.1 ct
Size: 23x2120 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; hence these shipping costs arise.
The buyer bears all possible 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.
In some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color deviations may occur, as every computer, monitor and phone may 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 crystal -
Mineral form
Exceptional rough piece with intense fire optics and high transparency - 93.1 ct
Weight
18.62 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.
