A perfect stone to represent the fall colors of the season. Sphalerite is a personal favorite. Interestingly, it comes from many locations like Tennessee, Peru, Chine and some of the best gem rough comes from Spain like this piece. Though the material has not been mined in years, old collection occasionally come available. This is one such piece along with the others available on our Etsy store. This stone has a very high refractive index which makes for some of the most fantastic faceted stones I have ever seen. To cut this material, one must know their stuff, because it is a 3.5 to 4 on the hardness scale and extremely difficult to facet, so gemstones are precious pieces of art when they are finished. Gemstones can be cut from rough like this stone but, but the stone can also be used and enjoyed as is. You can see the great color zoning when held to the light. 💛🧡❤️ It assists one in changing vocation, and can induce serving aspects as a lifework, if desired. This is piece is available at this link: https://etsy.me/2ovmxeg - - - #sphalerite #gemrough #gem #gems #gemstone #sphaleritefire #fallcolors #fallcolors🍁🍂 #etsylove #etsyfinds #etsyfind #etsyaddict #etsyhunter #etsyhunters #gemstones #crystals #crystalart #crystal #crystalporn #crystalhealing #crystalline #wirewrapping #wirewrap #minerals #mineral #mineralcollecting #chakrahealing #energyhealer #boulder #handsofspirit (at Hands of Spirit Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3dfW6Ihm17/?igshid=1f39mjipuzqcf
