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 |