Natural sphalerite rough crystal - Exceptional rough stone with intense fire optics and high transparency – 407.5 ct- 81.5 g
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This impressive rough sphalerite specimen fascinates with its exceptional transparency and intense color, which looks especially spectacular under illumination. Even in normal light, the piece displays warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown hues, 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 the piece tremendous optical depth.
In 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. The numerous 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 light refraction. Highly transparent specimens with such intense luminosity and aesthetic structure are especially sought after and have a very striking presence in any mineral collection or display case.
Sphalerite is traditionally believed to have energizing and strengthening properties. It symbolizes vitality, focus, and inner strength, and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.
Product Name: Sphalerite
Weight: 407.5ct
Size: 47x39x27.3mm
Origin : Spain
Treatment: Untreated
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In some of the photos, the stone has been backlit to show you its color.
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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 und 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 looks especially spectacular under illumination. Even in normal light, the piece displays warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown hues, 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 the piece tremendous optical depth.
In 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. The numerous 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 light refraction. Highly transparent specimens with such intense luminosity and aesthetic structure are especially sought after and have a very striking presence in any mineral collection or display case.
Sphalerite is traditionally believed to have energizing and strengthening properties. It symbolizes vitality, focus, and inner strength, and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance.
Product Name: Sphalerite
Weight: 407.5ct
Size: 47x39x27.3mm
Origin : Spain
Treatment: Untreated
Our shipping costs have been reviewed and approved by Catawiki.
We use an external shipping company to carry out the final inspection, collection, packaging, and
shipping; this is how these shipping costs are incurred.
The buyer is responsible for any import and export charges, customs fees, shipping costs, etc.
See our other items too and save on collection and shipping costs.
In some of the photos, the stone has been backlit to show you its color.
For some stones, we have placed a light underneath to better show the color of the pieces. This may result in color variations, etc., as every computer, monitor, and phone MAY display colors differently depending on its quality.
The disclaimer about the healing properties
as previously given :
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We und 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 stone with intense fire optics and high transparency – 407.5 ct
Weight
81.5 g
Origin (region/city)
Äliva Mine - Picos de Europa - Cantabria
Country of origin
Spain
