27.35ct Fiery Blazing Multi Color Sphalerite | Natural from Spain
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- Dimensions (mm)
- 16.6 x 14.2 x 11.2mm
- Weight (cts)
- 27.35
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Shape
- Octagonal
- Type
- Faceted
- Clarity
- SI
- Colours
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Welcome to SuchenGems!
Sphalerite is a gemstone that can be many colors, including black, brown, orange, red, and yellow. It's often found in cubic crystals or granular masses.
Color:
Sphalerite can be many colors, including black, brown, orange, red, and yellow.
The red hues are the rarest, and clear red crystals are also known as "Ruby Blende".
The most notable source of sphalerite is the Aliva mine in Spain.
Other characteristics:
Sphalerite is too soft for jewelry and is difficult to cut and polish.
It has a distinct rotten egg odor.
It's often found in association with the mineral galena.
It's the primary ore of zinc.
It's pyroelectric, meaning it forms an electrical charge when heated or cooled.
It's triboluminescent, meaning it may glow if crushed.
Name origin:
The name sphalerite comes from the Greek word sphaleros meaning treacherous.
In Europe, sphalerite is referred to as Blende, from the German word blenden, meaning to dazzle.
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- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 16.6 x 14.2 x 11.2 mm
- Weight (cts)
- 27.35
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Shape
- Octagonal
- Type
- Faceted
- Clarity
- SI
- Colours
-
Welcome to SuchenGems!
Sphalerite is a gemstone that can be many colors, including black, brown, orange, red, and yellow. It's often found in cubic crystals or granular masses.
Color:
Sphalerite can be many colors, including black, brown, orange, red, and yellow.
The red hues are the rarest, and clear red crystals are also known as "Ruby Blende".
The most notable source of sphalerite is the Aliva mine in Spain.
Other characteristics:
Sphalerite is too soft for jewelry and is difficult to cut and polish.
It has a distinct rotten egg odor.
It's often found in association with the mineral galena.
It's the primary ore of zinc.
It's pyroelectric, meaning it forms an electrical charge when heated or cooled.
It's triboluminescent, meaning it may glow if crushed.
Name origin:
The name sphalerite comes from the Greek word sphaleros meaning treacherous.
In Europe, sphalerite is referred to as Blende, from the German word blenden, meaning to dazzle.
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