Natural sphalerite rough specimen – Translucent crystal with fiery brilliance and exceptional color intensity - 167.65 ct- 33.53 g
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A natural, untreated sphalerite rough specimen weighing 167.65 ct, with translucent crystals, from Mina de Aliva in the Picos de Europa, Cantabria, Spain.
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This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its exceptional transparency and the intense color effect, which becomes particularly spectacular under illumination. In normal light the piece displays warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown hues with highly glossy crystal surfaces 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.
Under transmitted light the mineral transforms into an almost glowing display of color, with intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like molten lava or liquid amber, producing an extraordinarily vibrant aura. The many natural cleavage surfaces create countless light reflections and prismatic effects that make the piece appear constantly different depending on the viewing angle.
Sphalerite is among the most fascinating collector minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refraction. Highly transparent pieces with such intense luminosity and an 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 represents vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.
Product Name: Sphalerit
Weight: 167.65 ct
Size: 33X25X23mm
Origin: Spain
Treatment: Untreated
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
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This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its exceptional transparency and the intense color effect, which becomes particularly spectacular under illumination. In normal light the piece displays warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown hues with highly glossy crystal surfaces 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.
Under transmitted light the mineral transforms into an almost glowing display of color, with intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like molten lava or liquid amber, producing an extraordinarily vibrant aura. The many natural cleavage surfaces create countless light reflections and prismatic effects that make the piece appear constantly different depending on the viewing angle.
Sphalerite is among the most fascinating collector minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refraction. Highly transparent pieces with such intense luminosity and an 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 represents vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.
Product Name: Sphalerit
Weight: 167.65 ct
Size: 33X25X23mm
Origin: Spain
Treatment: Untreated
Our shipping costs are verified and recognized by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; this is what these shipping costs cover.
The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc.
Also see our other items and shipping costs; pickup savings..
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 color variations may occur, as every computer, monitor, and mobile device 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 - 167.65 ct
Weight
33.53 g
Origin (region/city)
Aliva Mine - Picos de Europa - Cantabria
Country of origin
Spain
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- Unternehmen:
- Hajo und Mario Stieger GbR
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- Mario Stieger
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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.
