
10/07/2025
🔶 Spotlight on Sphalerite 🔶
Often overlooked, yet undeniably stunning — Sphalerite is the primary ore of zinc and a hidden gem in the world of minerals.
✨ With a dispersion rate over 3x higher than diamond, faceted sphalerite dazzles with fire and brilliance that rivals even the most precious gems. However, due to its softness (Mohs 3.5–4), it’s more prized by collectors than worn in jewelry.
🧪 Chemical Formula: (Zn,Fe)S
📍 Found in: Spain, Mexico, USA, and more
💎 Colors range from honey-yellow to deep red and brown, thanks to iron content. Transparent specimens are rare and highly sought after.
Whether you’re a collector, jeweler, or geology enthusiast, sphalerite offers a fiery reminder that beauty often lies in the unexpected.