{"product_id":"xl-optical-calcite-sphere-crystal-carving-7-2kg","title":"XL Optical Calcite Sphere Crystal Carving 7.2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXL Optical Calcite Sphere Crystal Carving | 7.2kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn optical calcite sphere. Look for the clarity and double refraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcite is calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), one of the most common minerals on Earth and the main component of limestone and marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt shows strong double refraction, so clear calcite makes a line seen through it appear doubled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcite sits at Mohs 3, so it scratches easily; keep it away from harder stones and avoid water and acids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Folklore Properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcite is traditionally associated with cleansing and renewing energy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally linked to the Crown chakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociated in crystal astrology with Cancer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural optical calcite, polished sphere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 7.2kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact item shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay on a sphere stand or in a dish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA centrepiece for a shelf or collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gift for a crystal lover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural crystals may have inclusions and surface variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease allow 1–3mm difference due to manual measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos taken to best represent true colours; may vary slightly in natural light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional and folklore properties are shared for interest only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? Send us a message — we'll get back to you as soon as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Glade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60086060941696,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0636\/7616\/files\/3809DEEF-B73D-4E5A-9B68-D89A2FAB0447.jpg?v=1791620907","url":"https:\/\/crystalglade.com\/products\/xl-optical-calcite-sphere-crystal-carving-7-2kg","provider":"Crystal Glade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}