Sphalerites, like this 5.68-ct gem from Colorado, are pyroelectric. When heated, they generate an electrical current. Pyroelectricity is one of the gemstone physical properties covered in this article. © The Gem Trader. Used with permission.
Yellow Sphalerite, 5.68 ct Faceted from United States
Sphalerites, like this 5.68-ct gem from Colorado, are pyroelectric. When heated, they generate an electrical current. Pyroelectricity is one of the gemstone physical properties covered in this article. © The Gem Trader. Used with permission.
Article: Gemstone Physical Properties
Credit: The Gem Trader
| Gemstone | Sphalerite |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | United States |
| Origin details | Colorado |
| Carat Weight | 5.68 |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Yellow |
| Transparency | Transparent |