Faceted Sphalerite. 5.17 cts.
Empire State Zinc Mine
Balmat, New York
Clarity: VS
Type: Sphalerite
Luster: Excellent
Weight: 5.17 cts.
Origin: Balmat, New York
Size: 10.3 x 6.7 mm
Color: Golden Yellow
Shape: Round Brilliant Cut
Treatment: None
Here is an amazing Faceted Golden Sphalerite from this deposit.
Very few have ever been cut from this locale, especially this size, since most crystals clean enough to cut are very small.
The round brilliant cut gem is 5.17 cts. It clarity is very clean for sphalerite, but upon close inspection, some slight inclusions can be seen.
It has beautiful color, but hard to show the color dispersion these have in photos.
A beautiful and rare gem.
