Sphalerite

Item Description

I remember that these were some of the first Sphalerites to come out of China years ago, and the color is amazing. This specimen features rather sharp and lustrous, gemmy, RICH red-orange color modified crystals of Sphalerite on Quartz matrix. When these crystals are backlit, the color they exhibit is epic, and truly doesn't look quite like any other mine in the world. There aren't many localities producing gem quality Sphalerite these days, and these specimens from Shizhuyuan are becoming more and more difficult to find. The largest crystal measures 1.5 cm across. Enjoy.