Description

Raw WA Sphalerite & Galena Hydrothermal Vein Matrix Specimen (850g)

If you love your crystals raw, heavy, and packed with high-contrast metallic energy, this specimen is an absolute showstopper.

Sourced directly from the rugged terrains of Western Australia, this massive 850g hydrothermal vein specimen is a textbook example of deep-earth mineralisation.

This isn’t just a single crystal. Instead, it is a self-contained geological ecosystem.

Millions of years ago, superheated, metal-rich fluids blasted through fractures in the ancient West Australian bedrock.

As the fluid cooled under immense pressure, it deposited layers of quartz and heavy metallic sulphides.

Consequently, it locked a miniature subterranean landscape into solid stone.

The Multi-Mineral Lineup:

• Sphalerite (Zinc Ore) – As the star of the show, the main vein is packed with dense, deep chocolate-brown to ruby-black crystalline clusters.

These beautiful clusters flash with a gorgeous, high-lustre resinous sparkle.

• Galena (Lead Ore) – Woven directly into the dark veins are sharp, ultra-reflective metallic silver highlights.

Therefore, they catch the light beautifully, resembling shards of ancient mirrors.

• Chalcopyrite & Bornite – Rich, warm bronze and coppery accents frame the outer edges of the metallic pockets perfectly.

• The Crystal Window – A stunning, geometric pocket of translucent clear quartz sits right in the centre of the vein. As a result, it creates a shadowy, moody optical illusion over the dark metallic bedding beneath.

• The Matrix & Gossan – The vein is beautifully framed by a sugary white quartz girdle, which locks into an olive-green chlorite-altered matrix. If you flip it over, you will find a deep brick-red, earthy iron Gossan face.

This represents the famous “iron hat” that miners always looked for on the surface.

Our Raw WA Sphalerite & Galena specimen is truly one of those rare pieces that is not easy to find.

Because of its scarcity, it is a highly collectible crystal for any serious enthusiast.

Specifications:

• Origin: Western Australia (WA)

• Weight: 850 grams (A serious, hefty hand specimen)

• Dimensions: Approximately 15 cm long x 8 cm wide x 5 cm deep

• Texture: Rugged, highly tactile, and completely unpolished.

Display Tip:

This piece demands a spot under direct lighting or on a sunny windowsill.

The thousands of tiny crystalline faces bounce intense mirror-like silver and deep bronze flashes the second the light hits it.

(Note: This piece requires substantial padding and a heavy-duty box to ensure it survives transit completely unscathed.

We carefully dispatch it using a premium 1kg–2kg parcel bracket to protect your investment.

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