Natural sphalerite rough crystal - Exceptional rough...

This impressive sphalerite rough captivates with its extraordinary transparency and the intense color effect, which particularly stands out spectacularly under illumination. In normal light the piece already shows warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown tones with highly shiny crystal surfaces and a glassy sheen. The natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal facets, reflections, and fine internal planes that give the piece enormous optical depth. Under transmitted light the mineral transforms into an almost glowing play of colors, with intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like molten lava or liquid amber, creating an exceptionally lively aura. The many natural cleavage planes generate countless light reflections and prismatic effects that make the piece appear differently depending on the viewing angle. Sphalerite is one of the most fascinating collectible 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 pronounced presence in any mineral collection or display case. Sphalerite is traditionally 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: 407.5 ct Size: 47x39x27.3 mm Origin: Spain Treatment: Untreated Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise. The buyer bears all possible 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 lighting underneath the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there may be deviations in the colors, etc., as every computer, monitor, and mobile device may display colors with different 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 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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