At a glance
- Clear quartz, polished obelisk cut
- 4" x 3.5" x 17.5"
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5.35 kg — substantial enough to need a considered spot
- From Brazil
- Ships within 3 business days
How to use it
Give it height and give it light. An obelisk this size loses most of what makes it interesting if it sits below eye level in a dim corner — on a plinth, a mantel or a low shelf near a window, the internal structure comes alive and the piece changes through the day.
It is heavy, so think about the surface underneath before you set it down. A solid shelf, not a floating one. If you are placing it on wood, a small felt pad under the base prevents the polished edge from marking the surface.
Specifications
| Detail |
This piece |
| Stone |
Clear quartz |
| Cut |
Polished obelisk, four-sided |
| Dimensions |
4" x 3.5" x 17.5" |
| Weight |
5.35 kg |
| Origin |
Brazil |
| Listing |
The specific piece pictured |
✨ Temple Tip
Light it from below rather than above. A small uplighter or even a candle set at the base sends light up through the body of the quartz and turns the internal veils into visible structure — a floor spot pointed down at it just makes the polish glare.
Questions we get asked
Is this the exact piece I will receive?
Yes. At this size and price, Rare Earth Gallery list individual specimens, so the obelisk in the photographs is the one that ships. The stated dimensions and weight are that piece's own.
How tall is it, really?
17.5 inches — around 44 cm — with a footprint of 4" by 3.5". Measure the spot you have in mind before ordering; obelisks always look smaller in a photograph than they do in a room.
Does it need a stand?
No. The obelisk is cut with a flat base and stands on its own. A plinth is worth considering only if you want to raise it closer to eye level.
How do I clean it?
Dust with a soft dry cloth. Polished quartz can be wiped with a barely damp cloth if it needs more, then dried immediately — but avoid detergents, which dull a polished face over time.
Will it look exactly like the photographs?
This is a single natural specimen, so what you see is what ships. Lighting in your room will change how the internal veils read, which is part of living with a piece this size.
A single stone that decides the character of the room it stands in.
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