{"product_id":"sphalerite-95mm-picos-de-europa-santander-spain","title":"Sphalerite | 95mm | Picos de Europa, Santander, Spain","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSphalerite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: 95 × 85 × 55 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 562 g\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Picos de Europa, Santander, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne piece available, sold as seen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tali \u0026 Loz Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51100646998263,"sku":"7986 345 376","price":411.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/3491\/0874\/files\/sphalerite-95mm-picos-de-europa-santander-spain-minerals-tali-loz-crystals-1256820108.jpg?v=1788374230","url":"https:\/\/www.taliandloz.com\/en-nz\/products\/sphalerite-95mm-picos-de-europa-santander-spain","provider":"Tali \u0026 Loz Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}