Sphalerite

Crystal Properties:

Colour: Ranges from yellow, brown, red, green, black, to translucent

Chemical Composition: Zinc Sulphide, often with iron

Hardness: 3.5 - 4 on the Mohs scale

Transparency: Transparent to opaque

Lustre: Resinous to adamantine

Historical Uses:

Sphalerite, though primarily an ore of zinc, has been used as a gemstone due to its brilliant lustre and variety of colours. It’s not traditionally well-known in historical gemstone use but has been appreciated in more recent times by collectors and metaphysical practitioners for its grounding and balancing properties.

Metaphysical Associations:

Chakra: Root, Solar Plexus

Element: Earth, Fire

Planet: Mars

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Healing Uses:

Physical Energy and Vitality: Known to enhance physical energy and vitality, helping to overcome fatigue.

Grounding: Offers strong grounding energy, helping to bring balance between physical and spiritual realms.

Enhanced Perception: Believed to enhance perception, particularly in discerning hidden aspects or motives.

Spiritual Uses:

Balancing Polarities: Assists in balancing male and female energies, promoting harmony and understanding.

Psychic Protection: Provides protection against negative psychic influences and energies.

Emotional and Mental Aspects:

Confidence and Creativity: Encourages confidence and sparks creativity, aiding in overcoming feelings of inadequacy or inferiority.

Decision Making: Aids in clear thinking and decision-making, especially in situations requiring discernment and insight.

Numerology:

Numerological Significance: Often associated with the number 8, symbolising power, abundance, and inner strength.

Additional Properties:

Detoxifying: Believed to have detoxifying properties, aiding in purifying the physical body.

Realising Potential: Helps in realising and using one’s talents and abilities to their fullest potential.

Environmental Connection: Encourages a deeper connection and understanding of the earth and nature.