Natural sphalerite rough specimen – Translucent crystal with fiery brilliance and extraordinary color intensity - 138.55 ct- 27.71 g
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An untreated, translucent sphalerite specimen from Mina de Aliva in the Picos de Europa, Cantabria, Spain, measuring 36 × 24 × 20 mm.
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This impressive rough sphalerite specimen fascinates with its exceptional transparency and intense color, which comes spectacularly to life, especially under illumination. Even in normal light, the piece displays warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown tones, with highly lustrous crystal faces and a glassy sheen. Its natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal sections, reflections, and fine internal planes that give it tremendous visual depth.
Under transmitted light, the mineral transforms into an almost glowing play of intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas look almost like molten lava or liquid amber, creating an exceptionally vivid appearance. Its many natural fracture surfaces produce countless light reflections and prismatic effects, making the piece look different from every viewing angle.
Sphalerite is one of the most fascinating collector minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refraction of light. Highly transparent specimens with such intense luminosity and aesthetic structure are especially sought after and have a striking presence in any mineral collection or display case.
Sphalerite is traditionally attributed with 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: 138.55 ct
Size: 36x24x20mm
Origin : Spain
Treatment: Untreated
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The disclaimer about the healing properties
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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 rough sphalerite specimen fascinates with its exceptional transparency and intense color, which comes spectacularly to life, especially under illumination. Even in normal light, the piece displays warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown tones, with highly lustrous crystal faces and a glassy sheen. Its natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal sections, reflections, and fine internal planes that give it tremendous visual depth.
Under transmitted light, the mineral transforms into an almost glowing play of intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas look almost like molten lava or liquid amber, creating an exceptionally vivid appearance. Its many natural fracture surfaces produce countless light reflections and prismatic effects, making the piece look different from every viewing angle.
Sphalerite is one of the most fascinating collector minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refraction of light. Highly transparent specimens with such intense luminosity and aesthetic structure are especially sought after and have a striking presence in any mineral collection or display case.
Sphalerite is traditionally attributed with 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: 138.55 ct
Size: 36x24x20mm
Origin : Spain
Treatment: Untreated
Our shipping costs have been reviewed and approved by Catawiki.
We work with an external shipping company that carries out the final inspection, collection, packaging, and
shipping; this is why these shipping costs apply.
The buyer is responsible for any import and export charges, customs fees, shipping costs, etc..
Please also see our other items and save on shipping and collection costs..
Some of the images show the stone illuminated from behind to show you its color.
For some stones, we held a light beneath the stone to better show the color of the specimens. This may result in color variations, etc., as every computer, monitor, and mobile phone MAY display colors 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 extraordinary color intensity - 138.55 ct
Weight
27.71 g
Origin (region/city)
Aliva Mine - Picos de Europa - Cantabria
Country of origin
Spain
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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.
