Sphalerite (GEMMY) with Dolomite

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 a sharp, lustrous, complexly crystallized (modifified dodecahedra with "Spinel Law" twins and other forms) group of Sphalerite with an amazing fiery internal reddish orange color associated with white pearly crystallized Dolomite. The exterior luster of the Sphalerite is VERY good, not only for this locality, but anywhere in the world. Very attractive and eye-catching, and even though its contacted on the back, it displays amazingly well and really draws one's attention. How many sulfides in the world are not only transparent, but with INTENSE color like this ??