Natural sphalerite rough specimen – translucent crystal...

This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its exceptional transparency and the intense color effect, which comes to spectacular effect especially under illumination. In ordinary light, the piece already shows warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown hues with highly glossy crystal facets and a glassy sheen. The natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal facets, reflections, and fine internal layers, giving the piece enormous optical depth. Under transmitted light the mineral turns into an almost glowing play of colors, with intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like melted lava or liquid amber, producing an extraordinarily lively radiance. Due to the numerous natural break surfaces, countless light reflections and prismatic effects arise, making the piece constantly appear different depending on the viewing angle. Sphalerite is among the particularly fascinating collector minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refractive properties. Highly transparent pieces with such intense luminescence and aesthetic structure are especially sought after and have a very striking presence in any mineral collection or display case. Traditionally, sphalerite is attributed activating and strengthening energy. It symbolizes vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance. Product Name: Sphalerit Weight: 631,2ct Size: 56,748,1x22,1mm Origin : Spain Treatment: Untreated Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packing, and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise. Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc.. See also our other items and shipping costs; pickup 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 there may be color deviations etc., as every computer, monitor, and mobile device can 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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