Sphalerite market statistics

Sphalerite

  • Color: green, yellow, orange, brownish orange, colorless
  • Hardness: 3.5 - 4
  • Refractive index: 2.37 - 2.40
  • Density: 3.90 - 4.05
  • Chemical composition: ZnS
  • Crystal structure: isometric
  • Origins: Mexico, USA, Spain, Bulgaria.

Sphalerite is too soft to be used in jewelry but clean crystals are very rare and interesting for collectors. Stones are generally not treated.

 

The figures are based on Gemval's aggregated valuation statistics for the retail market. Irrelevant, controversial or repeat data are excluded from our analysis wherever possible. The figures are updated monthly.

Weight distribution for Sphalerite

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Price distribution for Sphalerite

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Clarity distribution for Sphalerite

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