Hunan Province, China

Sphalerite with Quartz — Hunan, China

SKU · LL1148
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Sphalerite with quartz and calcite that fluoresces pink under UV. Sphalerite with quartz and calcite from Hunan, China, 7.7 × 6.5 × 3.9 cm, 236 g.
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Specimen details

MineralSphalerite
LocalityHunan Province, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaZnS
Dimensions7.7 cm × 6.5 cm × 3.9 cm
Weight236 g

About this specimen

Hunan sphalerite-quartz-calcite at 236 g; a small cabinet piece for the UV collector.

Sphalerite's high, almost adamantine lustre makes the species sparkle under a lamp.

Rock crystal is judged on termination quality, clarity and how the crystals sit together, and the Chinese localities have raised the bar on all three. Calcite is the most shape-shifting of common minerals: over 800 crystal forms have been described, and Chinese localities produce many of the best.

Hunan's tungsten-tin and lead-zinc mines have supplied the world with fluorite, calcite, quartz and sulfide specimens since the 1990s.

By size it is small cabinet, 7.7 × 6.5 × 3.9 cm (3.03 × 2.56 × 1.54 in) and 236 g (8.3 oz). Otherwise the piece is sold exactly as photographed.

Carbonate: never clean with acid or vinegar.

Every specimen here is photographed and catalogued individually before listing.

  • Mineral: Sphalerite, Quartz, Calcite
  • Locality: Hunan, China
  • Size: 7.7 × 6.5 × 3.9 cm / 3.03 × 2.56 × 1.54 in
  • Weight: 236 g / 8.3 oz
  • SKU: LL1148

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 Quartz — Hunan, China
Sphalerite with Quartz — Hunan, China
$67.99