Sphalerite as a gemstone has the highest dispersion rate of all known gemstones. As an opaque mineral, it is often found with mixtures of Galena, Quartz and Pyrite.
| Alternative Names | Blende, Zinc Blende |
| Colour | Black, Yellow, Orange |
| Hardness | 3.5 - 4 |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Streak | Brownish White |
| Lustre | Adamantine, Resinous |
| Main Locations | Peru, Bulgaria, Mexico, Romania |
| Chakra | Root |
| Zodiac | Gemini, Scorpio |
| Numerology | 5 |
| Planetary | Earth |
| Element | Earth, Fire |
