Sphalerite (GEMMY)

Las Manforas Mine (Aliva Mine), Camaleno, Cantabria, Spain
Small Cabinet, 5.2 x 4.0 x 2.6 cm
Start Time: 07/21/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/28/2016 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This might arguably be the world's most famous Sphalerite locality. It has produced literally tons of some of the most colorful (and often MULTI-colored) gem quality crystallized Sphalerite ever seen. Unlike the gem material from Bulgaria, the gem Sphalerite from Las Manforas (often seen labeled as Picos de Europa or "Santander"), is bright in color and vivid in appearance. This particular specimen features sharp, lustrous, complexley crystallized Sphalerite with an amazing fiery internal reddish orange color free of matrix The exterior luster of the Sphalerite is good, not only for this locality, but anywhere in the world. Very attractive and eye-catching, and how many sulfides in the world are not only transparent, but with INTENSE color like this ?? Weight is 515 carats.

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