Fluorite, Sphalerite and Calcite on Quartz Specimen 107gr, Illinois

Keywords: Clarity, Intuition, Protection, Balance, Wisdom

Location: W.L. Davis/Deardorff Mine, Hardin Co. Illinois

Often called the Genius Stone Fluorite is celebrated for its ability to bring clarity focus and calm. It is known to enhance concentration self confidence and intuition while absorbing and neutralising negative energy and stress transforming it into a more uplifting and balanced state.

Named from the Latin fluere which means to flow Fluorite is admired for both its beauty and its remarkable energy. It forms when calcium and fluorine rich fluids crystallise within hydrothermal veins creating its signature cubic or octahedral shapes. Its colours range from soft greens and purples to vibrant blues yellows and clear tones each adding to the stone's captivating presence.

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A substantial sphalerite specimen from the celebrated Picos de Europa mining district in Santander, northern Spain — one of Europe's most historically significant sources of this mineral, and one that consistently produces material of exceptional resinous lustre and internal fire.

The front face reads dark at first — a dense, near-black brown mass with the characteristic adamantine sheen of iron-rich sphalerite. Hold it to the light and the surface opens up: patches of translucent amber push through the dark exterior, glowing from within and hinting at the warmth concealed inside. The flat reverse face tells a different story entirely — golden highlights streak across the surface in vivid veins, and the translucent amber is far more prevalent here, the mineral thinning enough to reveal its true colour and depth. A pocket of bright white calcite anchors the lower base, its scalenohedra contrasting sharply against the dark mineral mass. Under torchlight, the entire specimen ignites in a deep, warm amber glow.

Sphalerite is associated with the Solar Plexus and Root chakras, known for its grounding and energising properties. It is considered a stone of vitality and clarity, supporting focus and the integration of physical and spiritual energy. Associated with Gemini and connected to the planet Mercury.

Specifications
Size: 95 × 85 × 55 mm
Weight: 562 g
Origin: Picos de Europa, Santander, Spain

One piece available, sold as seen.