{"product_id":"elmwood-mine-sphalerite-specimen-2-10-lb-collectors-grade","title":"Elmwood Mine Sphalerite Specimen | 2.10 lb | Collector's Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2.10 lb (952.5 gram) collector's grade sphalerite specimen from the closed Elmwood Mine in Carthage, Tennessee shows saturated orange-brown crystals with exceptional luster and depth. The cabinet-sized piece measures approximately 6.5 x 3 x 3 inches and is completely natural and untreated. This variety is known as 'Ruby Jack' sphalerite because the deep, transparent orange-red of its crystals is reminiscent of ruby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elmwood Mine was once a working zinc mine, and it produced not only industrial ore but some of the finest crystallized specimens of sphalerite, calcite, barite, and fluorite ever discovered. Now that the mine is closed, Elmwood specimens are finite and getting rarer to find on the open market, which makes this a legacy piece for a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT THIS STONE IS USED FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSphalerite is deeply valued in vibrational healing for its dual action, because it both clears and rebuilds with exceptional strength. Among stone medicine practitioners, sphalerite is especially recognized for its effectiveness in clearing external energies and entities from the field, and it can help in accessing past life memories and facilitating spiritual journeys. It offers grounding and centering, enhances intuition, promotes balance between the physical and spiritual levels, encourages personal growth and transformation, stimulates creative thinking and problem-solving, and supports you during times of change or transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich orange of this sphalerite reflects its connection to the sacral and solar plexus centers, helping to reawaken creative flow, stabilize mood, and rekindle motivation. This piece works well in healing grids, as a meditative focal point, or as an energetic stabilizer in a home or workspace. In the stone medicine space, minerals from the Elmwood Mine are known for enhanced vibrational resonance and centering qualities, which practitioners attribute to their formation where Earth energies converge beneath ancient limestone layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIBRATIONAL PROFILE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e The saturated orange-brown crystals give this specimen its orange frequency component, which activates life force energy in the lower energy centers of the body, particularly the sacral chakra. The orange frequency is especially effective for loosening and eliminating toxic accumulations in the body. It supports the lungs, kidneys, bladder, and colon, helps remove blood clots and cysts, and acts as a restorative stimulant for the heart. Energetically, orange is expelling and extractive, while emotionally it counteracts depression, discontent, and sluggishness, while simultaneously promoting joy and warmth. Enel observed that physical gold radiates the orange frequency, a finding later confirmed in Dr. Ibrahim Karim's BioGeometry research, where the higher harmonic of gold was detected within the orange frequency band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMINERAL TYPE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sphalerite ('Ruby Jack' variety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCUT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural cluster (crystallized specimen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePHENOMENON:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange-brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCLARITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent to opaque (natural crystal faces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSPARENCY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.10 lb (952.5 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabinet (approximately 6.5 x 3 x 3 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTREATMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHARDNESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5-4 (Mohs scale)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eREFRACTIVE INDEX (RI):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.37-2.42\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBIREFRINGENCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e None (isotropic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFIC GRAVITY (SG):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9-4.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCRYSTAL SYSTEM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isometric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCHEMICAL COMPOSITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Zn,Fe)S (zinc iron sulfide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ HAND-SELECTED AND VIBRATIONALLY TESTED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sphalerite specimen has been personally sourced and tested by Ashley Sohl, Ph.D. candidate, GIA-trained gemologist, and originator of archetypal stonework. Each specimen at Sanctuary of Stones is selected to meet strict gemological and vibrational criteria. You receive a natural, untreated stone that has undergone thorough evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ LEARN ABOUT STONES IN COMMUNITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore archetypal stonework techniques, lithonoetic philosophy and science, and my original research on the science and metaphysics of stones within the upcoming \u003cem\u003ePsyche \u0026amp; Stone\u003c\/em\u003e community \u003cem\u003e(launching soon)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ READ MORE ABOUT THE ELMWOOD MINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn about the history and significance of the Elmwood Mine, I invite you to read the in-depth article on our blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sanctuaryofstones.com\/blogs\/sanctuary-blog\/from-depths-to-display-cases-the-journey-of-elmwood-mines-prized-specimens\" title=\"Elmwood Mine blog post\"\u003eFrom Depths to Display Cases: The Journey of Elmwood Mine's Prized Specimens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that most photography is taken with a 2x-10x macro lens. Surface details may appear more prominent in images than to the unaided eye. Colors may vary slightly depending on your screen. You will receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanctuary of Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50354649366804,"sku":"sphalerite-elmwood-2.10lb","price":2630.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/4484\/8404\/files\/elmwood-mine-sphalerite-photo3.jpg?v=1744304108","url":"https:\/\/sanctuaryofstones.com\/en-ca\/products\/elmwood-mine-sphalerite-specimen-2-10-lb-collectors-grade","provider":"Sanctuary of  Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}