{"title":"Fine \u0026 Collector Minerals","description":"\u003cp\u003eFourteen collector-grade specimens with documented localities — Elmwood fluorite, Pune cavansite, Brazilian watermelon tourmaline, Bolivian amethyst. Crystal faces intact, matrix attached, condition stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A collector mineral is bought for locality and condition, not carat weight. Look at the back of the specimen before you look at the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fire-agate","title":"Fire Agate Specimen — Iridescent Collector Mineral, 9 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFire agate is the collector's answer to opal — and it is a much rarer thing to find well. The iridescence does not come from colour in the stone but from wafer-thin layers of iron oxide trapped between silica, splitting light into orange, red and green as you tilt it. Move the piece and the fire moves with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a small specimen at 9 grams, roughly an inch on its longest edge. Fire agate is almost always small; the material simply does not occur in large clean masses, which is why cabinet-sized pieces are essentially unheard of and why collectors judge it on flash rather than bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural fire agate\u003c\/strong\u003e — iridescent chalcedony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.75\" x 0.5\" x 1\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9 g\u003c\/strong\u003e — a hand specimen, not a display piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips within 3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFire agate needs a point light source and movement. Under flat, diffuse room light it looks like an unremarkable brown chalcedony; under a single lamp, tilted slowly in the hand, the iridescent layers light up. This is a stone you look at rather than one you place and forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is small, it works best in a specimen case, a printer's tray or a shallow dish where it can be picked up. Keep it away from anything harder that could scuff the domed surfaces — the iridescence lives in the outermost layers and a scratch takes it away permanently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.2em 0;font-size:.96em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:.6em .7em;background:#f2efe9;color:#2c3a37;border-bottom:2px solid #c9a96e;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:.6em .7em;background:#f2efe9;color:#2c3a37;border-bottom:2px solid #c9a96e;\"\u003eThis piece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eStone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFire agate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e0.75\" x 0.5\" x 1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e9 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIridescent play of colour, botryoidal surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eListing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSold individually\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#e8e4dc;padding:1.4em 1.5em;border-radius:10px;margin:1.8em 0;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin:0 0 .5em;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eJudge it in your hand, under one lamp, tilting slowly. Fire agate is the least photogenic stone in mineralogy — every photograph either undersells the flash or overstates it, because the effect depends entirely on the angle between the light, the stone and your eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhere does fire agate come from?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eRare Earth Gallery do not state an origin for this specimen, so we will not guess at one. Fire agate is found in a small number of localities worldwide; if provenance matters to your collection, ask us and we will put the question to the supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhy is such a small piece priced like this?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eFire agate is scarce, and pieces with genuine play of colour are scarcer still. Value in this material tracks the quality and coverage of the iridescence rather than the weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow do I see the fire?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eOne point light source, and tilt it. Overhead or diffuse lighting flattens the effect almost completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs it durable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eAgate is a hard chalcedony and will not chip easily, but the iridescent layers sit at the very surface. Avoid abrasives and do not let it rattle around loose with other specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWill my piece look like the photographs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eThis is natural stone and each fire agate is individual. This is natural stone, so no two pieces are identical. Colour, banding and internal inclusions vary from the photographs — that variation is the point of buying a natural specimen rather than a manufactured object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.6em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNine grams of stone that only makes sense once you have turned it in the light.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where does fire agate come from?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Rare Earth Gallery do not state an origin for this specimen, so we will not guess at one. 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The zoning records a change in the chemistry of the pegmatite pocket while the crystal was still forming — the stone is, in effect, a record of its own conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Brazilian piece, 2.5 inches on its long axis and 24 grams. Elongated rather than sliced, so the colour reads along the length of the crystal as well as across the termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural watermelon tourmaline\u003c\/strong\u003e — pink core, green rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.75\" x 0.25\" x 2.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips within 3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacklight it. Tourmaline is transparent to translucent in thin sections, and light passing through the crystal rather than bouncing off it is what makes the pink and green separate cleanly. A window with indirect light, or a small display light behind the piece, does more for it than any amount of front lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a collector specimen rather than a decorative object: display it in a case or on a small stand where the termination is visible, and handle it by the body rather than the tip. Tourmaline has a distinct cleavage across the crystal and does not appreciate being dropped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.2em 0;font-size:.96em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:.6em .7em;background:#f2efe9;color:#2c3a37;border-bottom:2px solid #c9a96e;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:.6em .7em;background:#f2efe9;color:#2c3a37;border-bottom:2px solid #c9a96e;\"\u003eThis piece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eStone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWatermelon tourmaline (elbaite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e0.75\" x 0.25\" x 2.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e24 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBrazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eListing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eThe specific piece pictured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#e8e4dc;padding:1.4em 1.5em;border-radius:10px;margin:1.8em 0;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin:0 0 .5em;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eLook at the termination end, not the side. The concentric zoning — pink centre, green outer shell — is only fully readable where the crystal ends. That face is the whole reason watermelon tourmaline is collected, and it is the one most display setups accidentally hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs this the exact specimen pictured?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eYes. Individually listed specimens at this level are sold as photographed, with their own measured dimensions and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs it a slice or a whole crystal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eA whole elongated crystal, 2.5\" on its long axis, rather than a polished cross-section slice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhy is watermelon tourmaline expensive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eClean bicolor material with a well-defined boundary is uncommon, and Brazilian pegmatite pockets that produce it are worked out unpredictably. Price tracks colour separation, clarity and the condition of the termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eIn a padded case or on a stand, away from anything that could knock it. Tourmaline is reasonably hard but brittle across the crystal, so impact is the real risk rather than scratching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eDoes it need any cleaning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eDust with a soft dry brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners entirely — they can propagate the fine internal fractures common in tourmaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.6em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA crystal that kept a record of the pocket it grew in, and shows it at the end face.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this the exact specimen pictured?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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Thirty-six grams of Brazilian elbaite with the characteristic pink-in-green zoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade name comes from the cross-section, but the colour runs along the crystal too, and in a piece with this much cross-sectional area the transition between the pink interior and the green shell is unusually easy to read without a loupe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural watermelon tourmaline\u003c\/strong\u003e — bicolor elbaite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5\" x 0.5\" x 2.25\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36 g\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavier and blockier than the average specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips within 3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet it upright if you can, termination facing out. The end face is where the pink core and green rim resolve into the concentric pattern the stone is named for, and standing the crystal makes that face part of the display rather than something you have to pick the piece up to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndirect light from behind or to the side does more than a spotlight. Tourmaline reads best when light passes partway through the crystal — a hard front light flattens both colours toward grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.2em 0;font-size:.96em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:.6em .7em;background:#f2efe9;color:#2c3a37;border-bottom:2px solid #c9a96e;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:.6em .7em;background:#f2efe9;color:#2c3a37;border-bottom:2px solid #c9a96e;\"\u003eThis piece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eStone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWatermelon tourmaline (elbaite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e0.5\" x 0.5\" x 2.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e36 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBrazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eListing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eThe specific piece pictured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#e8e4dc;padding:1.4em 1.5em;border-radius:10px;margin:1.8em 0;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin:0 0 .5em;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eIf you own more than one tourmaline, display them at different angles rather than in a row. The colour in these crystals is directional — two identical specimens turned the same way look like a repeat, turned differently they look like two stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow does this compare to the 24 g specimen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eThis one is shorter but noticeably thicker — 0.5 inches square in section against 0.75 by 0.25. In practice that means more visible cross-section and a crystal that stands more readily on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs this the exact piece I will receive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eYes. It is individually listed and individually measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat exactly is watermelon tourmaline?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eElbaite tourmaline with concentric colour zoning — a pink core and a green outer layer, formed as the chemistry of the pocket changed during growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eCan it be worn or set into jewellery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eTourmaline is used in jewellery, but this is listed as a mineral specimen, not as a cut stone. Setting it would mean cutting it, which would destroy the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAny special handling?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eAvoid impact and ultrasonic cleaning. A soft dry brush for dust is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.6em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlocky, bicolor, and content to stand where you put it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does this compare to the 24 g specimen?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"This one is shorter but noticeably thicker — 0.5 inches square in section against 0.75 by 0.25. In practice that means more visible cross-section and a crystal that stands more readily on its own.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this the exact piece I will receive?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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The watermelon tourmaline here is still seated in the white albite feldspar it grew against in a Brazilian pegmatite pocket, which makes it a piece of intact geology rather than an extracted stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast is also simply good to look at: pink and green elbaite against a bright white matrix, the two materials meeting without any of the polishing or repair that so often turns matrix specimens into composites. Fifty-two grams in total, 2.25 inches on its longest edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatermelon tourmaline on albite matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e — crystal still on host rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.75\" x 1\" x 2.25\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e52 g\u003c\/strong\u003e total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips within 3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay it at an angle that shows both the tourmaline and the matrix. The instinct with matrix specimens is to turn the crystal square to the viewer, but the relationship between the two — how the tourmaline sits in the albite — is what distinguishes this from a loose crystal, and it reads best from three-quarters on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle it by the matrix, never by the crystal. Tourmaline is brittle across its length and the point where it meets the host rock is the weakest part of the whole specimen. A small display stand or a padded base takes the strain off that junction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.2em 0;font-size:.96em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:.6em .7em;background:#f2efe9;color:#2c3a37;border-bottom:2px solid #c9a96e;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:.6em .7em;background:#f2efe9;color:#2c3a37;border-bottom:2px solid #c9a96e;\"\u003eThis piece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWatermelon tourmaline (elbaite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMatrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAlbite feldspar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e1.75\" x 1\" x 2.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e52 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBrazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eListing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:.6em .7em;border-bottom:1px solid #e3ded4;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eThe specific piece pictured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#e8e4dc;padding:1.4em 1.5em;border-radius:10px;margin:1.8em 0;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin:0 0 .5em;font-size:1.1em;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eNever lift a matrix specimen by the crystal. It is the single most common way collector pieces are damaged — the tourmaline feels solid, but the join to the albite is the weak point, and it separates cleanly and permanently. Always take the weight under the rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;font-size:1.35em;margin:1.6em 0 .5em;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat is albite?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eA white sodium feldspar, one of the common matrix minerals in the granite pegmatites that produce gem tourmaline. Its brightness is why it makes such a good backdrop for pink and green elbaite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhy buy tourmaline on matrix rather than loose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eMatrix shows the crystal in the association it actually formed in, which is a more complete mineralogical object — and intact matrix specimens are harder to recover from a pocket than loose crystals, so they are less common.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eIs the weight 51 or 52 grams?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eThe supplier's product title says 51 g and their specification says 52 g. We have used 52 g throughout because that is the figure in the detailed description, but treat it as approximate to within a gram.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHas it been repaired or glued?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eNothing in the supplier's description mentions repair, and we will not state either way beyond what they provide. If a confirmed no-repair declaration matters for your collection, ask us and we will put the question to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e3ded4;border-radius:8px;padding:.75em 1em;margin:.6em 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:.7em 0 0;\"\u003eOn a stand or a padded base, supported under the matrix, somewhere it will not be knocked. Dust with a soft dry brush; no ultrasonic cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.6em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrystal and host rock, still together — the way it came out of the pocket.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is albite?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A white sodium feldspar, one of the common matrix minerals in the granite pegmatites that produce gem tourmaline. 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This is a specimen piece rather than a polished decorative object: what you get is the crystal as the earth made it, with its own striations and terminations intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicolite (blue) tourmaline specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural specimen — not polished or shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips within 3 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a place where light can reach it. Indicolite reads very differently in daylight than under a lamp, and a specimen this size deserves to be seen from more than one angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn an altar, it works as a focal stone: something small and precise to rest your attention on at the start of a sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor storage, keep it away from harder stones in the same box. Tourmaline is durable but the fine terminations chip if they knock against quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eIndicolite compared with the tourmalines you see more often\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eHow often you meet it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eIndicolite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBlue to blue-green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eRare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eVerdelite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eCommon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eRubellite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003ePink to red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eOccasional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSchorl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eVery common\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#f4f1ea;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;margin:28px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003ePhotograph it against something matte and dark rather than white. Blue tourmaline loses its depth on a bright background and comes alive on a dark one — the same is true of where you display it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large is this specimen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.5 inches and 7 grams. It sits comfortably in the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does it come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfrica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it polished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a natural mineral specimen with its own surfaces and terminations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes indicolite different from other tourmaline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndicolite is the blue variety. Green, pink, and black tourmaline are far more common, which is why blue specimens are collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my piece look identical to the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural specimen, so colour saturation and form vary. The photographs show the character you can expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How large is this specimen?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"1.5 inches and 7 grams. 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The photographs show the character you can expect.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA small blue thing that keeps changing the longer you look at it.\u003c\/em\u003e #TempleOfDesire\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Earth Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54415403811153,"sku":"7248","price":91.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/PhotoJun142025_14011PM.jpg?v=1785093221"},{"product_id":"amethyst-geode-sculpture","title":"Amethyst Geode Sculpture — Polished-Edge Statement Crystal for Altar \u0026 Home","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmethyst geodes are the pieces people remember from a room. This one is six inches of Brazilian amethyst with the outer edge polished smooth, so the rough grey rind gives way to a clean line and then, inside, that bank of purple points that never quite photographs the way it looks in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 967 grams it has real weight — enough that it stays exactly where you set it. Polished-edge geodes like this are graded on colour depth and how evenly the crystals line the cavity, and this is a high-quality piece on both counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmethyst geode with polished edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" x 3\" x 3.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e967 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality grade, deep purple crystal bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips within 3 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it where light hits the cavity from the side rather than straight on — the points cast small shadows and the whole face gains depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn an altar it works as the anchor object: everything else arranges around it. On a desk or shelf it does the same job for the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a dry soft brush. Keep it out of long direct sunlight, which fades amethyst's purple over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eChoosing between our amethyst formats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eFootprint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003ePolished-edge geode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eMedium, stands alone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eA single focal piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eStalactite geode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eMedium, sculptural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eCollectors who want the rarer formation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eTumbled amethyst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003ePalm-sized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eCarrying, grids, gifting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#f4f1ea;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;margin:28px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eKeep it out of a sunny window. Amethyst holds its colour beautifully in ambient light and loses it slowly under hours of direct sun — a lamp at an angle will always flatter it more than the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the exact dimensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 inches by 3 inches by 3.25 inches, weighing 967 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrazil, which produces most of the world's decorative amethyst geodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it stand on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The base is cut so the piece stands upright without a stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 'polished edge' mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe outer rim of the geode has been ground and polished smooth, leaving the natural crystal bed inside untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry soft brush or a puff of air. Avoid soaking it, and avoid prolonged direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are the exact dimensions?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"6 inches by 3 inches by 3.25 inches, weighing 967 grams.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where is it from?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Brazil, which produces most of the world's decorative amethyst geodes.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it stand on its own?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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Growing out of the amethyst is a cluster of scalenohedral calcite — the sharply pointed habit collectors call dogtooth — in pale crystal against the violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo minerals in one cavity, formed in sequence rather than together, is what makes a specimen like this worth its price. Five inches across, 780 grams, from Brazil, with the outer edge polished so the eye goes straight to the interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmethyst geode with dogtooth calcite cluster inclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\" x 4\" x 2.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e780 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished edge, high-quality grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips within 3 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a display position where the calcite cluster catches side light — that is the feature, and front lighting flattens it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a collector piece as much as an altar piece. On a shelf with other specimens it will be the one people pick up first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust dry. Calcite is softer than amethyst and scratches easily, so keep cloths and brushes soft and skip any cleaning solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eWhat sets this apart from a plain amethyst geode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eThis piece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eStandard amethyst geode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eMinerals present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eAmethyst + dogtooth calcite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eAmethyst only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eRarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eUncommon pairing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eWidely available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBest read as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eCollector specimen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eDecorative focal piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#f4f1ea;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;margin:28px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eHandle it by the polished rind, never by the calcite. Dogtooth crystals are brittle at the tips and a single knock takes off a point that took a few million years to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is dogtooth calcite?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is calcite that has grown in a sharply pointed scalenohedral habit, so named because the crystals resemble canine teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the dimensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 inches by 4 inches by 2.5 inches, weighing 780 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it stand on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the base is cut flat so it stands upright unaided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry and gently. 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On pink opal from Ica, that habit reads as soft bubbling forms in a matte, almost powdery pink you will not find in quartz or agate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeru is the source for opal in this colour, and Ica in particular. These are specimen pieces in the 1 to 3 inch range, between 12 and 53 grams — small enough for a shelf, individual enough that no two share a silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotryoidal pink opal specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Ica, Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\" to 3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 to 53 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded botryoidal growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips within 3 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay it where it can sit low and be looked down on — botryoidal surfaces read best from above, where the rounded forms overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a gentle-coloured specimen, so it pairs well beside darker stones rather than competing with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it out of direct sun and away from heat. Opal contains water in its structure and prolonged dry heat is the one thing it genuinely dislikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003ePink opal beside our other pink stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eStone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003ePink opal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSoft matte pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eRounded, botryoidal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eRose quartz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eTranslucent pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSmooth when polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eRubellite tourmaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eVivid pink-red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eCrystalline, striated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#f4f1ea;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;margin:28px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eNever store opal somewhere hot and dry — a sunny sill, above a radiator, a car in summer. Opal holds water inside its structure, and losing it is the one form of damage you cannot undo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does botryoidal mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt describes a rounded, grape-like growth habit where the mineral formed in overlapping spherical clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size are these?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween 1 and 3 inches, weighing 12 to 53 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIca, Peru.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it polished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, these are natural specimens. The rounded surface is how the opal grew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my piece match the photograph?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery specimen differs in size, form, and pink tone. The photographs show the range you can expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does botryoidal mean?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It describes a rounded, grape-like growth habit where the mineral formed in overlapping spherical clusters.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What size are these?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Between 1 and 3 inches, weighing 12 to 53 grams.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where is it from?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Ica, Peru.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it polished?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No, these are natural specimens. 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The photographs show the range you can expect.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePink, rounded, and entirely uninterested in being sharp about it.\u003c\/em\u003e #TempleOfDesire\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Earth Gallery","offers":[{"title":"#1 2.25\" - 33g","offer_id":54415404204369,"sku":"5254-1","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 1.75\" - 28g","offer_id":54415404237137,"sku":"5254-2","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3 1.5\" - 21g","offer_id":54415404269905,"sku":"5254-3","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#4 1.75\" - 15g","offer_id":54415404302673,"sku":"5254-4","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 2.5\" - 53g","offer_id":54415404335441,"sku":"5254-5","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#6 2\" - 27g","offer_id":54415404368209,"sku":"5254-6","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#7 1.5\" - 13g","offer_id":54415404400977,"sku":"5254-7","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#8 3\" - 45g","offer_id":54415404433745,"sku":"5254-8","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#9 1.5\" - 22g","offer_id":54415404466513,"sku":"5254-9","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#10 2.5\" - 45g","offer_id":54415404499281,"sku":"5254-10","price":73.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/PhotoJun212025_125803PM.jpg?v=1785093221"},{"product_id":"amethyst-geode-with-stalactite-formation-sculpture","title":"Amethyst Stalactite Geode Sculpture — Rare Polished Statement Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003eStalactite formations inside an amethyst geode are the collector's find. They form when mineral-rich water drips into the cavity over an unreasonable length of time and crystallises mid-fall, leaving a hanging column that the purple then grows over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is 1.25 kilograms of Brazilian amethyst with the outer edge polished smooth and the formation left exactly as it was found. At roughly 4.5 by 5.25 by 4.5 inches it is a compact piece with a great deal going on inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmethyst geode with stalactite formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5\" x 5.25\" x 4.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25 kilograms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished edge, high-quality grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips within 3 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition it so the stalactite is visible from your seated eye level — that is the feature, and it disappears if the piece sits too high or too low.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single lamp off to one side will do more for it than overhead light, which flattens the cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a soft dry brush and keep it out of long direct sunlight, which fades amethyst over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eThree amethyst geodes, three characters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eWhat makes it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eStalactite geode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e1.25kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eRare hanging formation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eDogtooth calcite geode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e780g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eTwo minerals in one cavity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eClassic polished-edge geode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003e967g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eEven, deep purple crystal bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#f4f1ea;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;margin:28px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003ePhotograph it from below the horizon line of the cavity. Stalactite geodes look ordinary shot from above and extraordinary shot slightly from underneath — display it the same way you would photograph it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the stalactite formation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA column formed by mineral-rich water dripping into the cavity and crystallising, later overgrown by the amethyst.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the dimensions and weight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximately 4.5 by 5.25 by 4.5 inches, weighing 1.25 kilograms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it rarer than a standard geode?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eStalactite formations occur in a small fraction of geodes, which is why they are collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a stand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The base is cut so it stands unaided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the stalactite formation?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A column formed by mineral-rich water dripping into the cavity and crystallising, later overgrown by the amethyst.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are the dimensions and weight?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Approximately 4.5 by 5.25 by 4.5 inches, weighing 1.25 kilograms.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where is it from?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Brazil.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it rarer than a standard geode?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Stalactite formations occur in a small fraction of geodes, which is why they are collected.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it need a stand?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. The base is cut so it stands unaided.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA very slow drip, caught mid-fall and kept.\u003c\/em\u003e #TempleOfDesire\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Earth Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54415404073297,"sku":"8367","price":551.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/IMG20251009120602.jpg?v=1785093222"},{"product_id":"blue-indicolite-tourmaline-on-matrix-from-nuristan-afghanistan","title":"Blue Indicolite Tourmaline on Matrix — Nuristan, Afghanistan Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eNuristan is one of the great tourmaline localities, and this is what a Nuristan piece looks like when it comes out complete: blue indicolite tourmaline still sitting on its matrix of quartz and muscovite, undisturbed, exactly as it was taken from the pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive inches across and 746 grams. On-matrix specimens are valued above loose crystals precisely because so few survive extraction intact — the association tells you where the crystal grew and what it grew alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue indicolite tourmaline on matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith quartz and muscovite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Nuristan, Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\" x 4\" x 3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e746 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips within 3 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay it as a specimen, not as decor — on a shelf at eye level where the association between tourmaline, quartz, and mica is readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide lighting will separate the three minerals. Overhead light tends to wash the muscovite out entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandle it by the matrix, never by the tourmaline crystal. Do not clean it with anything wet — mica flakes lift and never sit back down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eReading the specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eMineral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eWhat to look for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eIndicolite tourmaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eBlue prismatic crystal, striated along its length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eQuartz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eClear to white, the bulk of the matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eMuscovite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\"\u003eSilvery mica, flat reflective flakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#f4f1ea;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;margin:28px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eNever wash a mica-bearing specimen. Muscovite flakes lift with water and will not lie back down — dry air from a bulb blower is the only cleaning a piece like this should ever get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat minerals are present?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue indicolite tourmaline with quartz and muscovite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the dimensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 by 4 by 3 inches, weighing 746 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuristan, Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 'on matrix' mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crystal is still attached to the host rock it grew on, rather than having been removed and sold loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry air only. Water will damage the muscovite mica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What minerals are present?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Blue indicolite tourmaline with quartz and muscovite.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are the dimensions?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"5 by 4 by 3 inches, weighing 746 grams.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where is it from?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Nuristan, Afghanistan.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does 'on matrix' mean?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The crystal is still attached to the host rock it grew on, rather than having been removed and sold loose.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How should I clean it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Dry air only. Water will damage the muscovite mica.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaken from the pocket whole, and left that way.\u003c\/em\u003e #TempleOfDesire\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Earth Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54415409348945,"sku":"7460","price":919.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/IMG_20250126_163631_03.jpg?v=1785093230"},{"product_id":"79-7-lb-bolivian-amethyst","title":"Bolivian Amethyst Cluster — 79.7 lb Collector Specimen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tod-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a decorative amethyst. It is 79.7 pounds of Bolivian cluster measuring 18 by 14 by 13 inches — a piece that arrives on a pallet, not in a padded envelope, and that decides for itself where the centre of a room is once you put it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolivian amethyst is prized for the depth of its violet and the way whole faces of the cluster catch light at once rather than glinting point by point. Specimen #2526 is a single piece. There is no second one, no assorted sizes, no variant to choose — what you see photographed is what leaves the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle specimen: Bolivian amethyst cluster #2526\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e79.7 lb (36.15 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18\" x 14\" x 13\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep violet crystal faces across a natural matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of one — this exact piece ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreestanding; no mount or base required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specimen at this scale is architecture, not accessory. Place it once, properly, and leave it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the surface before it arrives. It needs to carry roughly 80 lb without flexing — stone, solid wood or floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition it where light crosses the crystal faces at an angle rather than head-on. Raking light shows the violet; flat light flattens it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it clearance. A piece this size reads badly when crowded by smaller objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove it only with two people and a straight back — lift from underneath the matrix, never by the points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust with a dry soft brush. Do not soak it; water sits in the matrix and takes days to leave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003ePractical Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eAnswer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003e79.7 lb \/ 36.15 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eFootprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003e18 x 14 x 13 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eSurface needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eLoad-bearing — stone, solid timber or floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eHandling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eTwo people; lift from the matrix, never the points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f4f1ea; padding:24px; border-radius:12px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#f4f1ea; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ePut it lower than you think. Amethyst clusters are almost always displayed too high — at chest height you only see the tips. On a low plinth or the floor you look down into the crystal faces, which is where the colour actually lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the exact piece I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Specimen #2526 is a single, unique cluster — the piece photographed is the piece that ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e79.7 lb, or 36.15 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the dimensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e18 x 14 x 13 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBolivia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry soft brush only. Avoid soaking — moisture lingers in the matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips within 3 business days, wrapped for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome stones furnish a room. This one anchors it.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this the exact piece I receive?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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On this piece they are purple, and the dark sphalerite crystals scattered among them make the colour read even deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an Elmwood cubic fluorite cluster: 13 by 11 by 8 inches, 20.4 kilograms, a single specimen rather than a size option. Pieces like this are bought by people who already know what they are looking at — and they are equally at home on an altar, where the geometry does most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCubic fluorite cluster with sphalerite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13\" x 11\" x 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp, interlocking purple cubes on natural matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle specimen — this exact piece ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreestanding; displays without a mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinet specimens live or die by their lighting and their angle. Both are worth ten minutes of your time when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet it on a surface that carries 20 kg comfortably — stone, solid timber or a low plinth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn it slowly through a full rotation before deciding on the front. Cubic clusters almost always have one face where the geometry lines up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight it from the side. Head-on light kills the edges; raking light makes every cube legible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave clear space around it — the shape needs air to be read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust with a dry soft brush. Fluorite is soft and cleaves easily, so no cloths, no water, no picking at the matrix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eMineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eCubic fluorite with sphalerite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003e20.4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003e13 x 11 x 8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eSingle specimen — one of one\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f4f1ea; padding:24px; border-radius:12px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#f4f1ea; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eNever lift a fluorite cluster by a crystal. Fluorite has perfect cleavage in four directions, which in plain terms means a cube will part cleanly from the matrix under leverage that would not trouble a quartz point. Two hands, underneath, always.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat minerals are in this piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCubic fluorite with sphalerite, on natural matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the exact specimen I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it is a single piece, not a size option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e20.4 kg, measuring 13 x 11 x 8 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fragile is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluorite is soft and cleaves easily. Handle it from underneath the matrix and never by an individual crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry soft brush only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips within 3 business days, wrapped for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeometry that grew itself.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What minerals are in this piece?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Cubic fluorite with sphalerite, on natural matrix.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this the exact specimen I receive?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u2014 it is a single piece, not a size option.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How heavy is it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"20.4 kg, measuring 13 x 11 x 8 inches.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How fragile is it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Fluorite is soft and cleaves easily. 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It forms in small spherical rosettes of an electric, almost unnatural blue, and it is found in commercial quantity in essentially one place on earth: the quarries around Pune, in Maharashtra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen pairs those blue rosettes with cream stilbite on a grey matrix, at 2.75 by 2 by 1.5 inches and 105 grams — cabinet scale rather than shelf scale. It is a single piece, and the reason it is priced as it is has nothing to do with size and everything to do with how rarely cavansite of display quality comes out of the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCavansite with stilbite on natural matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Pune, Maharashtra, India — the classic locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.75\" x 2\" x 1.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e105 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid blue rosettes against cream and grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle specimen — this exact piece ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a cabinet mineral. Treat it the way collectors treat one and it will outlast you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it in a display case or under a cloche. Cavansite rosettes are delicate and dust is difficult to remove from them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight it with a small directed light rather than room light — the blue needs a beam to fully switch on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle the matrix, never the crystals. A single knock takes a rosette off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect the colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf it needs dusting, use a puff of air rather than a brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eMinerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eCavansite with stilbite on matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003ePune, Maharashtra, India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003e2.75 x 2 x 1.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003e105 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f4f1ea; padding:24px; border-radius:12px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#f4f1ea; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eDo not attempt to clean cavansite with water or a brush. The rosettes are made of fine radiating blades and they shed. Compressed air held at a distance, or simply keeping it covered, is the entire maintenance programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is cavansite?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rare blue calcium vanadium silicate mineral, found in display quality almost exclusively around Pune in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the cream mineral alongside it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eStilbite, a zeolite that commonly occurs with cavansite in these deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the exact piece I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it is a single specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.75 x 2 x 1.5 inches, weighing 105 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it covered and dust-free, handle only by the matrix, and avoid water, brushes and prolonged direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips within 3 business days, wrapped for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne quarry in Maharashtra, and a blue nothing else makes.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is cavansite?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A rare blue calcium vanadium silicate mineral, found in display quality almost exclusively around Pune in India.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the cream mineral alongside it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Stilbite, a zeolite that commonly occurs with cavansite in these deposits.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this the exact piece I receive?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u2014 it is a single specimen.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How large is it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"2.75 x 2 x 1.5 inches, weighing 105 g.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do I care for it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Keep it covered and dust-free, handle only by the matrix, and avoid water, brushes and prolonged direct sun.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How quickly does it ship?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Ships within 3 business days, wrapped for protection.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rare Earth Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54415412658513,"sku":"3227-B","price":6129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/PhotoMay312025_23813PM.jpg?v=1785093238"},{"product_id":"lithium-quartz-cluster-7-55kg","title":"Lithium Quartz Cluster — 7.55 kg Brazilian Specimen for Calm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tod-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLithium quartz is clear quartz wearing a coat. The points grow the way quartz always does, and then a fine lilac-to-grey mineral layer settles over and inside them, softening the whole cluster to a colour somewhere between smoke and lavender. It is a subtle stone at close range and a striking one across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen runs 11 by 8 by 5.5 inches and 7.55 kilograms — heavy enough to need its own surface, contained enough to sit on a console table rather than the floor. It comes from Brazil, and it is a single piece: there is no second size, no assorted option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLithium quartz cluster on natural matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.55 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11\" x 8\" x 5.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft lilac-grey coating over clear quartz points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle specimen — this exact piece ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cluster this size is a room feature. Give the placement the ten minutes it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a surface that carries 7.5 kg without complaint — console table, low plinth, stone shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate it fully before deciding the front. Clusters nearly always have one face where the points fan best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight it from the side and slightly above. The lilac coating needs raking light to separate from the clear quartz beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave breathing room around it; crowded clusters read as clutter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust with a dry soft brush between the points. Avoid soaking — water sits in the matrix for days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eMineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eLithium quartz cluster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003e7.55 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003e11 x 8 x 5.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eBrazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f4f1ea; padding:24px; border-radius:12px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#f4f1ea; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ePlace it where you sit rather than where guests walk past. Clusters with soft colouring like this one are close-range objects — the lilac only really registers from a few feet away, which makes the reading chair a better home than the hallway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is lithium quartz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear quartz carrying a fine lilac-to-grey mineral coating over and within the points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the exact piece I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it is a single specimen, not a size option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.55 kg, measuring 11 x 8 x 5.5 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dry soft brush between the points. 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