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Throwback Thursday to sunsets captured in crystals. 🌅 Old stock Sphalerite from Spain is a favorite of mine. It brings a true warmth of spirit and joy with it. Tag a friend who needs some good energy and have a golden day! - - - #sphalerite #gem #gems #roughgems #gemrough #orange #facet #sunset #mineralsofig #mineralsofinstagram #mineralcollecting #crystalsofig #crystalsofinstagram #crystalmagic #crystalart #stainedglass #crystallove #crystalmagic #crystalporn #wirewrap #wirewrapping #crystalhealing #crystalhealer #crystalvibes #crystalgems #crystalcollection #meditation #rareminerals #shareyourheart #handsofspirit https://www.instagram.com/p/CEHflV3h1Sm/?igshid=ufrsm90t8an7

I’ve been buying gem silica fairly often since 2014, when I was lucky to obtain a big parcel of rough on the very last day I was in Tucson. I strolled up in the parking lot of a grocery store (the one Gabby Giffords got shot in) at around dusk and was handed a giant crate of blue goodness. I had NO idea what I was doing. But it looked good, and I wanted to get more into the he rough and cut side of the industry. Low lighting and my lack of experience could have turned in to a really bad purchase. But it turned out to be one of my best rough purchases to date. That Ray mine find of 2014 I was told was a bit hydrophane (retaining water), and needed to cure for some time before cutting it. I’ve got small bits over the years, but finally took a bigger batch overseas to have cut. I’ve loved this type of rough ever since. The blue from Ray is fantastic. . . #gem #silica #gemsilica #chrysocolla #gemsilicachrysocolla #raymine #gemhunter #lapidary #cabochon #gemrough #igdaily #crystals #throwinstones #rustyjames #love #nature

Gem Sphalerite! We promised it was coming. Here is a peek at a few pieces for this weekends 2 part Live Sale. These are our last 2 Lives Sales for April, and you won’t want to miss usual and rare crystals coming! 🎉We will also announce the winner of the New Find Zambian Scepter for those who purchased during last weeks Live!🎉 Join us in supporting the endless work of @chachis_haven who cares for hundred and hundreds of cats on her own.🐾🐈 - - - #sphalerite #gem #gems #roughgems #gemrough #orange #facet #livesale #livesales #livecrystalsale #mineralsofig #mineralsofinstagram #mineralcollecting #crystalsofig #crystalsofinstagram #crystalmagic #crystalart #stainedglass #crystallove #crystalmagic #crystalporn #wirewrap #wirewrapping #crystalhealing #crystalhealer #crystalvibes #crystalcollection #meditation #rareminerals #rockhound #handsofspirit (at Hands of Spirit Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ECBoQnF1E/?igshid=1seo2soi7kmqn

Catching the last remaining rays of sunlight 🌦before Colorado is engulfed in another large spring snowstorm. ❄️ We are so so so excited to announce we will featuring Old Stock, Gem grade Sphalerite coming to our Live Sale this April 17th and 18th. Sphalerite is one of my absolute favorite minerals all time! It is a dense, zinc based mineral. Many of the Old Stock pieces that come from Spain, are facet grade quality. They range in color from greenish yellow, yellow, oranges and orangish red. Sphalerite has a high refractive index, almost as high as a diamond, which lends itself towards scintillating faceted stones! Sphalerite assists in balancing male and female aspect of your personality. It also assists in changing vocation. - - - #sphalerite #gem #gems #roughgems #gemrough #facet #facetgrade #livesale #livesales #livecrystalsale #mineralsofig #mineralsofinstagram #mineralcollecting #crystalsofig #crystalsofinstagram #crystalmagic #crystalart #stainedglass #crystallove #crystalmagic #crystalporn #wirewrap #wirewrapping #crystalhealing #crystalhealer #crystalvibes #crystalcollection #meditation #rareminerals #rockhound #handsofspirit (at Hands of Spirit Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Bd51iBSYe/?igshid=16apihn123t3e

It’s finally here. 🎉We will have the Gemmy Rhodonite available for our Live Sale, Feb. 15th at 4pm MST. The sale will benefit the tireless work of @maryrosi72 🐾 - This gemmy Rhodonite is from Brazil and if you swipe, you can see an sample of the translucency many of these pieces have when held to a light. Most of the pieces have at least on crystal face and there are two clusters with crystals unlike anything we have seen before in this mineral. We will have smaller pieces available as well. It assists one in achieving their greatest potential, while dispelling anxiety. We hope you can join for a very fun afternoon with many new pieces from our recent buying trip❤️🌹🎈 - - - #rhodonite #gemrough #gem #livecrystalsale #gemmyrhodonite #crystalline #crystals #crystallivesale #minerals #livesalw #mineralspecimens #mineralcollector #mineralcollecting #livesales #crystalcollection #raremineral #rarecrystals #crystalstructure #crystalsofinstagram #crystalsofig #mineralsofig #mineralsofinstagram #crystalporn #handsofspirit #lovecrystals #stones #crystalporn #crystalmagic #crystaladdict #crystalobsession #handsofspirit (at Hands of Spirit Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8WuAWvhQk_/?igshid=160wi9hah3lux

Sugilite, and Richterite often form together in rough like the piece photographed here. The mixing of these two minerals causes the most lovely color combinations. We adore the rough Sugilite as much as the polished. Mineral oil can be used on the rough to bring out the color that polishing otherwise would. This piece and others are available on our Etsy store. The link is in our bio or you can put this in your browser: https://etsy.me/2SUZgyJ
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A little hint of what is to come. I’m not sure when we will have these ready, but I selected a nice grouping of old stock Gem Sphalerite that we hope you like as much as we do! These come from Spain. We posted some rough on here recently, but this is the polished version. When held up to the light, you can see the warm rich colors. - - - #crystalporn #lovecrystals #crystallovers #crystalsofig #crystalsofinstagram #sphalerite #gems #gem #livesale #livesales #gemrough #gemstones #facet #faceting #wirewrapping #wirewrap #orange #stones #crystalline #handsofspirit #fire #orange #firewithin #sphalerite #sphaleritefire #healingjourney #healingcrystals #healingstones #healingvibrations #polishedcrystals #crystalmagic #handsofspirit https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XinFKBkKq/?igshid=y5w82holaaab