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Barnebys HQ
Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
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This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its extraordinary transparency and the intense color effect, which becomes spectacular especially under lighting. Even in normal light, the piece shows warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown tones with highly glossy crystal faces and a glassy sheen. The natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal facets, reflections, and fine inner planes that give the piece enormous optical depth. Under transmitted light, the mineral transforms into an almost glowing play of color with intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like melted lava or liquid amber, creating an exceptionally vivid radiance. The numerous natural cleavage surfaces produce countless light reflections and prismatic effects, making the piece appear constantly different depending on the viewing angle. Sphalerite is among the especially fascinating collectible minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refractive properties. Highly transparent pieces with such intense glow and aesthetic structure are particularly 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: 139.25 ct Size: 32x20x28 mm Origin: Spain Treatment: Untreated Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packing, and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise. The buyer covers all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc. See also our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs can be saved. In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone. For some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color deviations, etc., can occur, since 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.
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