{"product_id":"gemmy-red-sphalerite-on-quartz-shuikoushan-hunan-china","title":"Gemmy Red Sphalerite on Quartz: Shuikoushan, Hunan, China","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIntensely gemmy, red sphalerite on a sugary quartz plate (on matrix) from a 2020 find at the Shuikoushan Ore Field, Changning Co., Hengyang, Hunan, China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere are 4 main sphalerite clusters with well-formed, twinned, and terminated crystals. The largest sphalerite crystal is 10mm across one face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe quartz overlaying the matrix is like a sunset; with tones ranging from purpley-red (quartz over sphalerite) to orange (iron staining). Its a very pretty backdrop to the main, vibrant red sphalerite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVery minimal damage overall, with just 3 periphary crystals broken and negligible contact damage on one of the larger sphalerites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasures roughly 7.5” x 5” x .75” thick. Will come with a display stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOn a personal note- this type of “drops of strawberry jelly” sphalerite is what caused me to fall in love with this mineral!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45483571478562,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/0828F118-D075-42DD-8096-828826110E10.jpg?v=1779916074","url":"https:\/\/www.bedefay.com\/products\/gemmy-red-sphalerite-on-quartz-shuikoushan-hunan-china","provider":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}