Properties
Mineral group: Sphalerite
Chemistry: (Zn,Fe)S
Color: Translucent mostly Yellow, Yellowgreen, Redyellow, Orange, Brown
Crystal system: Isometric
Mohs Scale hardness: 3,5-4
Refractive index: 2,368-2,371
Birefringence: -
Specific gravity: 3,95-4,10
Other
Very rare crystalized form of the common zink ore. Sphalerite is soft and mostly a collectors stone but can also be used in a jewelry as pedant. Sphlareite can come to a very nice facet gemstone with its incredible dispersion/lustre wich is 3 times as high as it is for diamond.
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Sphalerite in Healing
Sphalerite is a powerful crystal that is highly valued in healing for its properties linked to energy, grounding and spiritual balance. It is mainly composed of zinc sulfide and can contain traces of iron, which gives it different shades of color from yellow, brown, red to almost black.
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