Sphalerite is a zinc iron sulfide. It is semi-hard and fragile with perfect cleavage, which makes it ill suited for jewelry. Sphalerite is the main ore for zinc. As byproducts, it also usually provides cadmium, gallium and indium. Excellent quality crystals are found in Missouri in the United States, Yugoslavia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, England and Spain. Sphalerite, like all minerals, is believed to possess metaphysical properties.
Metaphysical Properties
Sphalerite grounds excess energy. It can be used to prevent arousal when attempting a psychic awakening. Sphalerite works on the base, sacral and solar plexus chakras. It can open your intuition and help you discern what is real from what is imagined. The crystal helps you focus the mind, producing clarity of thought and decisiveness. It strengthens willpower and promotes a positive self-image. It fills the body with a sense of light from within while aiding meditation and visualization.
Healing Properties
Sphalerite encourages self-care and is particularly helpful for those trying to break harmful habits. Crystal healers may use sphalerite to help balance the immune system, aid in nutritional absorption or even treat some eye disorders. From an energy standpoint, the crystal aids in recovering from (or in preventing) infection. It is also helpful in aiding the body's recovery after physical exertion.
Complimentary Stones
To magnify sphalerite's properties, combine its use with zincite, which in many ways mirrors sphalerite. Black tourmaline and smoky quartz enhances sphalerite's grounding energy, while blue sapphire increases sphalerite's powers of discrimination. To strengthen willpower, combine the crystal with Libyan gold tektite or heliodor. To focus energy in creative or sexual pursuits, use sphalerite with carnelian.
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