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This impressive sphalerite rough piece captivates with its extraordinary transparency and the intense color effect, which especially under illumination comes into spectacular display. In normal light, the piece already 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, giving the piece enormous optical depth. Under transmitted light, the mineral transforms into a nearly glowing play of color with intense red, orange, and golden fire. The translucent areas seem almost like molten lava or liquid amber, creating an exceptionally lively radiance. The numerous natural cleavage surfaces produce countless light reflections and prismatic effects, making the piece appear constantly different depending on the viewing angle. Sphalerite is among the most fascinating collectible minerals and is known for its high luster and strong refraction of light. Highly transparent pieces with such intense luminosity 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 represents vitality, focus, and inner strength and is often associated with motivation, creativity, and energetic balance. Product Name: Sphalerite Weight: 250.40 ct Size: 42x30x27 mm Origin: Spain Treatment: Untreated Our shipping costs are checked and acknowledged by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles the final inspection, collection, packaging, and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise. The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc. See also our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs save you money. 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 under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color deviations may occur, 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."} }#-1e? 0 0)
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