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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 particularly spectacular under lighting. In normal light the piece already shows warm honey, amber, and deep orange-brown tones with highly glossy crystal facets and a glassy sheen. The natural structure consists of numerous angular crystal fragments, reflections, and fine internal planes that give the piece enormous optical depth. Under transmitted light the mineral becomes a nearly glowing play of color, with intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas appear almost like molten lava or liquid amber, producing an extraordinarily lively radiance. The many natural cleavage planes create countless light reflections and prismatic effects, making the piece constantly appear different depending on the viewing angle. Sphalerite is one of the most fascinating collectible minerals and is known for its high gloss and strong refractive power. Very transparent pieces with such intense luminescence 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 stands for vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance. Product Name: Sphalerite Weight: 250,25ct Size: 33x29x27mm Origin : Spain Treatment: Untreated Our shipping costs have been checked and acknowledged by Catawiki. We have an external shipper who handles the final inspection, pickup, packing, and shipping; this is what creates these shipping costs. Buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.. See also our other items and shipping costs, save on pickup costs.. On some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone. In some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color variations may occur, 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 und 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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