Hunan Province, China

Sphalerite with Calcite — Hunan, China

SKU · KS1868
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Red gem sphalerite crystals sprinkled over grey calcite and quartz. Sphalerite with calcite and quartz from Hunan, China, 9.2 × 6.3 × 3.6 cm, 199 g.
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Specimen details

MineralSphalerite
LocalityHunan Province, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaZnS
Dimensions9.2 cm × 6.3 cm × 3.6 cm
Weight199 g
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

A mound of grey quartz druse and small white calcite crystals sprinkled with red-brown gem sphalerite crystals, the sphalerite densest along the lower right. The sphalerite glows red in transmitted light. Fluoresces under a UV torch, as the photos show.

Hunan gem sphalerite with calcite and quartz at 199 g; a small cabinet piece where the colour comes from the sulfide.

It measures 9.2 × 6.3 × 3.6 cm (3.62 × 2.48 × 1.42 in) and weighs 199 g (7 oz), a cabinet-sized piece that makes a strong centrepiece on a shelf or in a display case. Sold as photographed, with any known repair, mount, treatment or condition note disclosed in this listing; colour is as true to hand as the photos allow.

Carbonate: never clean with acid or vinegar.

  • Mineral: Sphalerite, Calcite and Quartz
  • Locality: Hunan, China
  • Size: 9.2 × 6.3 × 3.6 cm / 3.62 × 2.48 × 1.42 in
  • Weight: 199 g / 7 oz
  • SKU: KS1868

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

About Hunan Province

Hunan Province, China — collector-grade fluorite, stibnite, scheelite, cassiterite.

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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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Sphalerite with Calcite — Hunan, China
Sphalerite with Calcite — Hunan, China
$153.99