Red-Brown Sphalerite — Hebei, China · 5.2 cm

SKU · JX3112
$27.00
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Red-brown sphalerite crystals on dark matrix. Sphalerite from Hebei, China, 5.1 × 1.7 × 5.2 cm, 39 g.
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Mineral
Sphalerite
Locality
China, Hebei, Hebei, China
Dimensions
5.1 cm × 1.7 cm × 5.2 cm
Weight
39 g
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Specimen details

MineralSphalerite
LocalityChina, Hebei, Hebei, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaZnS
Dimensions5.1 cm × 1.7 cm × 5.2 cm
Weight39 g
SpeciesSphalerite
ColorRed;Brown

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About this specimen

Hebei sphalerite at 5.2 cm and 39 g; a small cabinet piece. A plate of dark grey matrix with glossy red-brown sphalerite crystals scattered across it.

Sphalerite is zinc sulfide; iron-poor crystals are honey to red and transparent, while iron-rich ones (marmatite) go black with a resinous to adamantine lustre.

Hebei's mountain districts produce calcite, quartz and skarn minerals from small mines north of Beijing.

By size it is small cabinet, 5.1 × 1.7 × 5.2 cm (2.01 × 0.67 × 2.05 in) and 39 g (1.4 oz). Condition is otherwise as photographed.

Specimens are photographed and catalogued one at a time before they reach this page.

  • Mineral: Sphalerite
  • Locality: Hebei, China
  • Size: 5.1 × 1.7 × 5.2 cm / 2.01 × 0.67 × 2.05 in
  • Weight: 39 g / 1.4 oz
  • SKU: JX3112

About Sphalerite

Sphalerite is a sulfide mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Sphalerite in our encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Sphalerite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Red-Brown Sphalerite — Hebei, China · 5.2 cm
Red-Brown Sphalerite — Hebei, China · 5.2 cm
$27.00