Natural sphalerite rough specimen – Translucent crystal...

This impressive sphalerite rough fascinates with its exceptional transparency and the intense color effect, which comes into spectacular display, especially under lighting. Already 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 internal planes, which give the piece enormous optical depth. Under transmitted light the mineral transforms into a nearly glowing palette of colors of intense red, orange and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like melted lava or liquid amber and create an extraordinarily lively radiance. Through the numerous natural fracture surfaces there arise countless light reflections and prismatic effects, which make the piece look constantly different depending on the viewing angle. Sphalerite is among the particularly fascinating collector minerals and is known for its high luster as well as its strong refractive power. Highly transparent pieces with such intense luminescence and aesthetic structure are especially sought after and possess a very distinctive presence in any mineral collection or display cabinet. Traditionally, sphalerite is attributed activating and strengthening energy. It symbolically stands for vitality, focus and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity and energetic balance. Product Name: Sphalerite Weight: 250,40 ct Size: 42x30x27mm Origin: Spain Treatment: Untreated Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that conducts the final inspection, pickup, packaging and the shipping; thus these shipping costs arise. The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc.. Also see our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs saved.. In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone. For some stones we 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 phone 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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