{"product_id":"sphalerite-with-minor-smithsonite-on-white-quartz-nenthead","title":"Sphalerite with Minor Smithsonite on White Quartz | Nenthead","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSphalerite with Minor Smithsonite on White Quartz | Nenthead, Cumbria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking large-scale mineral specimen from Boundary Gate Pocket, Nenthead, Cumbria, featuring lustrous dark sphalerite set across a white quartz matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front presents a dramatic contrast of metallic bla\u003cimg\u003eck to deep brown sphalerite crystals, bright white quartz and warm earthy accents from the associated mineral growth. The reverse reveals further texture and colour, giving this substantial specimen plenty of detail to explore from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected from Boundary Gate Pocket in January 2003, this is a characterful piece with a strong sense of locality and provenance. Minor smithsonite adds to the mineral interest of the specimen without taking away from the bold sphalerite and quartz combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSphalerite is associated in crystal lore with grounding, vitality and confidence, and is often linked with the Root and Solar Plexus Chakras. A powerful statement piece for a serious mineral collection or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 × 11 × 6.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.366 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boundary Gate Pocket, Nenthead, Cumbria, UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFound:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne piece available, sold as seen. Natural variations, inclusions and surface detail are part of the character of this specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tali \u0026 Loz Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51196625846519,"sku":"7987-653-275","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/3491\/0874\/files\/sphalerite-with-minor-smithsonite-on-white-quartz-nenthead-mineral-specimen-tali-loz-crystals-1259472580.jpg?v=1790000830","url":"https:\/\/www.taliandloz.com\/en-im\/products\/sphalerite-with-minor-smithsonite-on-white-quartz-nenthead","provider":"Tali \u0026 Loz Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}