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This impressive sphalerite rough intrigues with its extraordinary transparency and the intense color impact, which becomes spectacular especially under lighting. Even in normal light the piece displays 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 fragments, reflections, and fine internal planes that give the piece enormous optical depth. Under transmitted light the mineral turns into a nearly 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 vivid glow. The numerous natural fracture surfaces create countless light reflections and prismatic effects, making the piece look different from every viewing angle. Sphalerite is among the most fascinating collector minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refractive power. Highly transparent pieces with such intense luminescence and aesthetic structure are especially 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 represents vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance. Product Name: Sphalerite Weight: 230.15 ct Size: 36x35x21 mm Origin: Spain Treatment: Untreated Our shipping costs have been checked and recognized by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; this is why these shipping costs apply. The buyer bears all potential import and export duties, customs charges, shipping costs, etc. Also see our other items and shipping costs; pick-up costs can be saved. In some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone. In some stones we have placed a light underneath the stone to better show the color of the pieces. This can lead to color variations, 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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