{"product_id":"caribbean-calcite-sphere-with-stand-blue-aragonite-crystal-ball-natural-blue-and-tan-banding-polished-mineral-sphere-15-oz","title":"Caribbean Calcite Sphere with Stand. Blue Aragonite Crystal Ball, Natural Blue and Tan Banding, Polished Mineral Sphere, 15 oz","description":"It looks like a tiny planet. The kind you would find in a storybook, somewhere between the ocean and the desert, with swirling blue seas and sandy continents wrapped around each other in layers that took millions of years to form. That is not an exaggeration. That is actually what happened.\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaribbean calcite is a combination of blue aragonite and brown or tan calcite that forms together in banded layers. The blue comes from the aragonite, the warm tones from the calcite, and the swirling patterns from the way these two minerals grew into each other over geological time. When shaped and polished into a sphere, those bands wrap around the surface like weather patterns on a globe. Every angle shows you something different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sphere has especially vivid blue tones with warm cream and tan banding woven throughout. There are small natural vugs scattered across the surface where tiny crystal cavities were exposed during polishing. These are not flaws. They are windows into the interior structure of the stone, and they add texture and character that a perfectly smooth sphere would not have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a clear acrylic stand so it sits beautifully on a shelf, desk, or nightstand. Under natural light the blue deepens and the warm tones glow. It is the kind of piece that people pick up, turn slowly in their hands, and then do not want to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal healing traditions, Caribbean calcite is considered a deeply calming stone that combines the soothing energy of blue aragonite with the amplifying and clearing properties of calcite. It is associated with the third eye and crown chakras and valued for promoting relaxation, intuitive insight, and restful sleep. Many practitioners keep it on their nightstand or use it during meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Caribbean Calcite (Blue Aragonite + Calcite)\u003cbr\u003e\nForm: Polished sphere with clear acrylic stand\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: 1.41\" (36mm)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 15.0 oz\u003cbr\u003e\nColor: Blue, cream, and tan banding with natural vugs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural stone, not a factory product. You will find small surface textures, natural vugs, and subtle variations in color. That is not a flaw. That is geology at its most artistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen shown in these photos. This is a one of a kind piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery crystal in our shop is hand-selected and photographed individually. Because natural minerals are delicate and can be damaged by the stress of shipping, we are unable to accept returns. If your item arrives damaged, please contact us within 48 hours with photos and we will make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShips carefully wrapped and cushioned from Cypress, TX.\u003c\/p\u003e]]\u0026gt;","brand":"Gems \u0026 Stems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43831928520782,"sku":"CC-SP-01","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/5666\/5166\/files\/lifestyle-window_1aac975d-a2e2-45e6-8c43-e85d2045ecca.jpg?v=1780602741","url":"https:\/\/shopgemsandstems.com\/products\/caribbean-calcite-sphere-with-stand-blue-aragonite-crystal-ball-natural-blue-and-tan-banding-polished-mineral-sphere-15-oz","provider":"Gems \u0026 Stems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}