Spheres

Here are two smoky quartz crystals from Cervandone, Val D’Ossola, Remonte, Italy. Their combined weight is 79 grams.  The largest measures 58x24mm, the smaller one is 47x29mm. They are both a very transparent light smokey color and are in very good condition.

Name: Smoky Quartz Crystal Point
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 58x24 mm & 47x29 mm /  2.3x0.9 inches & 1.8x1.1 inches
Weight: 79 grams / 2.8 ounces
Origin: Cervandone, Val D’Ossola, Remonte, Italy

Name: Smoky Quartz sphere

Dimensions: 71 mm / 2.8"

Weight: 476 grams / 1.08 lbs

Origin:  Brazil

Although this sphere is included, it has a beautiful iridescence.

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth. Pure obsidian is usually dark in appearance, though the color varies depending on the impurities present. Iron and other transition elements may give the obsidian a dark brown to black color.

Most black obsidians contain nano inclusions of magnetite, an iron oxide. Very few samples of obsidian are nearly colorless. In some stones, the inclusion of small, white, radially clustered crystals (spherulites) of the mineral cristobalite in the black glass produce a blotchy or snowflake pattern (snowflake obsidian). 

Name: Obsidian Sphere Crystal
Dimensions: 116 mm - 4.57 in
Weight: 2.186 kg - 4 lbs 13 oz
Origin:  China

Name: Aragonite Sphere

Dimensions: 104 mm - 4.1 inches

Weight: 1.71 kg - 3 lbs 23 oz

Origin:  China

The principal member of the Aragonite Group, aragonite is the second most common polymorph of natural calcium carbonate (the most common is calcite). It is significantly less widespread and abundant than calcite and is formed under a much narrower range of physiochemical conditions. It is metastable relative to calcite and often converts to calcite accompanying changes in the environment. It is nearly always a low-temperature, near surface mineral.

Lapis lazuli or lapis for short, is a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color.  Lapis lazuli commonly contains pyrite and white calcite. The pyrite inclusions in natural stones are randomly scattered throughout the stone and have irregular outlines that are surrounded by darker blue rings.  

Lapis Lazuli encourages taking charge of life.  It is said to reveal inner truth, encourage self-awareness, and self-expression without holding back or compromising.  This stone is believed to bring the enduring qualities of honesty, compassion and uprightness to the personality.

Lapis Lazuli is said to bond relationships in love and friendship and aid in expressing feelings and emotions.

Product Type: Lapis Lazuli Sphere
Dimensions:  43 mm / 1.7 inches
Weight: 125 Grams / 4.4 Ounces
Origin:  Afghanistan

This is a Selenite sphere from Morocco. The sphere comes from a selenite mass of Satin Spar, and is partially clear (the rest is translucent), with a lovely Chatoyancy.

Gypsum is one of the more common minerals in sedimentary environments. It is a major rock forming mineral that produces massive beds, usually from precipitation out of highly saline waters. Since it forms easily from saline water, gypsum can have many inclusions of other minerals and even trapped bubbles of air and water.

Gypsum has several variety names that are widely used in the mineral trade. "Selenite" is the colorless and transparent variety that shows a pearl like luster and has been described as having a moon like glow. The word selenite comes from the Greek for Moon and means moon rock. Another variety is a compact fibrous aggregate called "satin spar" . This variety has a very satin like look that gives a play of light up and down the fibrous crystals. A fine grained massive material is called "alabaster" and is an ornamental stone used in fine carvings for centuries, even eons.

Selenite is said to be a calming stone that instills deep peace and is excellent for meditation.  Selenite has an ethereal quality and is said to inhabit the place between light and matter.  Although an ancient stone, it is still one of the most powerful crystals.

It is said that Selenite can be used to form a protective grid around a house, creating a safe and quiet space that does not allow outside influences in.  A large piece of Selenite placed in the house ensures a peaceful atmosphere.

Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Selenite Satin Spar Crystal Sphere
Dimensions: 39 mm / 1.5"
Weight:  85.4 grams - 3 oz
Origin: Midelt Morocco

Name: Silver Lace Agate

Dimensions:   50 mm / 2 inches

Weight :  198.95 grams / 7 ounces

Origin: Mexico

Found only in Mexico, Silver Lace Agate stone is also known as Mexican Agate. This Silver Lace Agate sphere features a beautiful mixture of green, gray, silver, and brown.

Silver Lace Agate is thought to increase vigor and stamina and promote mental acuity. It is also thought to encourage unity and teamwork.

Name: Howlite Sphere Crystal

Dimensions: 30 mm / 1.2 inches diameter

Weight: 31 grams / 1.1 ounces

Origin:  China

Howlite was discovered near Windsor, Nova Scotia in 1868 and named after Henry How, a Canadian chemist, geologist, and mineralogist.  It often forms in nodules which resemble cauliflower heads. The nodules are opaque, white with gray or black veins, often showing web-like pattern.   Dyed Blue Howlite is used as a turquoise substitute and is sometimes marketed as turquenite.

Howlite is said to be an extremely calming stone, which may help prevent insomnia.  It is also said that Howlite teaches patience and helps to eliminate anger and strengthens positive character traits.  Blue Howlite specifically, is said to aid in recalling dreams and accessing their insights.