Elmwood Mine Sphalerite Specimen | 2.10 lb | Collector's Grade

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This 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.

The 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.

WHAT THIS STONE IS USED FOR

Sphalerite 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.

The 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.

VIBRATIONAL PROFILE

Orange Frequency: 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • MINERAL TYPE: Sphalerite ('Ruby Jack' variety)
  • CUT: Natural cluster (crystallized specimen)
  • PHENOMENON: None
  • COLOR: Orange-brown
  • CLARITY: Translucent to opaque (natural crystal faces)
  • TRANSPARENCY: Translucent
  • WEIGHT: 2.10 lb (952.5 g)
  • SIZE: Cabinet (approximately 6.5 x 3 x 3 inches)
  • ORIGIN: Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, USA
  • TREATMENT: None
  • HARDNESS: 3.5-4 (Mohs scale)
  • REFRACTIVE INDEX (RI): 2.37-2.42
  • BIREFRINGENCE: None (isotropic)
  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY (SG): 3.9-4.1
  • CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Isometric
  • CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: (Zn,Fe)S (zinc iron sulfide)

✦ HAND-SELECTED AND VIBRATIONALLY TESTED

This 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.

✦ LEARN ABOUT STONES IN COMMUNITY

Explore archetypal stonework techniques, lithonoetic philosophy and science, and my original research on the science and metaphysics of stones within the upcoming Psyche & Stone community (launching soon).

✦ READ MORE ABOUT THE ELMWOOD MINE

To learn about the history and significance of the Elmwood Mine, I invite you to read the in-depth article on our blog.

From Depths to Display Cases: The Journey of Elmwood Mine's Prized Specimens

Please 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.

FAQ

JEWELRY

Are the stones and materials you use natural?

Yes! All of the stones we use are high-grade, premium, and 100% natural just as Gaia made them. They are not treated in any way (heat, irradiation, dye, stabilized, etc.) because some treatments alter the vibrational nature of the stone and can be detrimental to the energy field of the wearer. We use either 100% linen or silk thread for our beaded necklaces as they are highly conductive, helping the energy travel powerfully through the piece.

Do pieces come in other sizes or stone combinations?

Each piece made is unique and not made to order. Therefore, this piece cannot be altered and does not come in other sizes or stone combinations. However, if you like this piece and want it longer, made with different stones, or altered in any way, please reach out to request a custom order via the Contact page.

Who made the pieces in your store?

Each piece is handcrafted with intention and love by founder Ashley Sohl. She hand-picks every stone and component that is used, and handmakes each piece with care and attention. We do not believe in mass produced, cookie-cutter jewelry. Sanctuary Vibrational Jewelry makes unique stone ally adornments for inner journeys and personal transformation.

How do you know the vibration of the stones?

The vibrational qualities are painstakingly tested by Ashley using a comibination of ancient and modern vibrational scientific techniques from different schools of thought, including BioGeometry, physical Radiesthesia, New Homeopathy, and more.

Do you use real gold?

Yes! We use solid 14k gold. We recently started offering gold-filled as an option to make pieces accessible to more people. If gold-filled doesn't show up as an option, please contact me to request a custom.

I want a piece that is sold out. What should I do?

Every piece I make is a genuine one of a kind. If you see a piece you like, but is sold out, you can request a custom order to have me make another one. But please be aware that some stones are very rare and I may not be able to source the exact same stones. Use the contact page to send me a message and we can discuss from there.

GEMSTONES & SPECIMENS

I want a gemstone or specimen that is sold out. What should I do?

Each gemstone and specimen in our shop has been hand selected and may be the only one we could acquire. If you see a piece you like, but is sold out, we offer custom sourcing for gemstones, specimens, and rough stones. Please see our Services page to get started.

Do your gemstones come with a certificate of authenticity?

As of the time of this writing, most of our gemstones do not come with a certificate of authenticity. However, we do offer a GIA certificate as an add-on for most gemstones and cabochons. Please note that only certain stones qualify for an identification + origin report (as opposed to just identification). Rough material or specimens are subject to GIA's ability to grade them. If you have questions about certification, please contact us directly.

Are your stones sourced responsibly?

Yes! We have a network of reputable, honest wholesalers, artisinal miners, dealers, and small businesses that align with our core values of fairness and fair trade, equity, transparency, and doing no harm to people and environment. All of our stones are sourced ethically and responsibly.

I'm looking for a specific stone. Can you help me acquire it?

Yes! We offer custom private sourcing for gemstones, specimens, and rough material, however, our specialty is rare, collector-grade stones, and rare combination stones and specimens. As a GIA alumni and having been in the trade for many years, our founder has a network of dedicated, passionate rockhounds, gemologists, gem dealers, artisinal miners, and wholesalers around the world. She also has direct legal access to the emerald mines in Pakistan and Afghanistan where the world's top emeralds come from. Please see our Services page for more information about our custom private sourcing services.