Sphalerite is made up of zinc sulfide, the chief ore of zinc, and is a part of the Sphalerite group. It may be yellow, brown, red or black. In its black variety, Marmatite, the mineral contains high concentrations of iron and is sometimes called Black Jack. Sphalerite is also known as Zinc Blende. The red version may also be called Ruby Blende or Ruby Jack, but contains little to no iron content.

Sphalerite is a grounding stone, working well with the lower chakras. It helps to balance male and female energies and increases vitality when you need it most. Sphalerite is also known to help you weigh the good and the bad in difficult situations. It also eases the transition period, especially when changing jobs. When used in mediation, Sphalerite may increase our psychic qualities, whereby information is more easily received, and we may be better able to discern reality from illusion or deception.

HEALING: Sphalerite stimulates the immune system and is useful energetically in recovering from or preventing infection. Sphalerite has been used in the treatment of disorders of the eyes, to align the physical and nervous system to facilitate blood-flow disorders, to increase assimilation and provide balance with intake of nutrients.

SUGGESTIONS FOR USE

Sphalerite is an excellent stone for athletes, as it helps support a more positive, balanced connection with the physical body. Sphalerite assists with the oxygenation of the blood and the recovery of muscles after exercise and physical training.

In crystal body layouts or healing grids, Sphalerite also helps one determine whether the problems are physical or energy-based. Sphalerite energizes and strengthens the first three chakras. Sphalerite is very grounding and balances the upper chakras.

For Gaia Healing, Sphalerite may be placed in an area of disturbed Earth energy. Sphalerite is a useful stone for crystal grids, as it helps one draw energy and vitality from the Earth and release and recycle excessive energy back down into the Earth.

The energy of Sphalerite combines well with Zincite, Black Tourmaline, Carnelian, and Smoky Quartz.

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Sphalerite

PRIMARY CHAKRA: Root-Chakra

SECONDARY CHAKRA: Sacral-Chakra, Solar-Plexus-Chakra

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Isometric-Crystal-System

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: (ZnFe)S - Zinc Sulfide

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Gemini-(May-21-to-June-20), Virgo-(August-23-to-September-22)

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-5, Number-6

HARDNESS: 3.5-to-4-Hardness

COLOR: Black, Brown, Green, Red, Yellow

LOCATION: Worldwide

RARITY: Common

PRONUNCIATION: sfal--uhr-ite

MINERAL CLASS: Sulfides

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Fever, Immune-System-Strengthening-and-Support, Infection, Libido/Sex-Drive, Reproductive-Organs

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Bipolar-Disorder, Creativity-and-Creative-Expression, Psychic-Abilities, Vitality

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Grounding

AFFIRMATION: I am energetic.