Natural sphalerite rough specimen – Translucent crystal...

This impressive specimen of sphalerite fascinates with its exceptional transparency and the intense color effect, which is particularly spectacular under lighting. In ordinary light the piece already shows warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown tones with highly polished crystal faces and a glassy sheen. The natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal fragments, reflections, and fine internal layers, giving the piece enormous optical depth. Under transmitted light the mineral transforms into a nearly glowing play of color with intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like molten lava or liquid amber, creating an unusually lively radiance. The many natural cleavage planes create countless light reflections and prismatic effects, causing the piece to appear constantly different depending on the viewing angle. Sphalerite is one of the most fascinating collector minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refractive properties. 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. Traditionally, sphalerite is believed to possess 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 are checked and recognized by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, collection, packaging, and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise. Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.. Also see our other items and shipping costs, pick-up costs saved.. In some of the pictures the stone was 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 etc. may occur, as every computer, monitor and mobile device 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.

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