Sphalerite

Posted on July 1, 2024 by John J. Bradshaw, GIA GG

Though its best-known source was the Aliva Mine in the Picos de Europa mountain range in Spain, the mineral has been sourced in a handful of other places. But it isn’t often seen in jewelry…

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