{"product_id":"mexican-onyx-tower-tall-banded-calcite-crystal-point-in-terracotta-caramel-and-cream-layers-statement-obelisk","title":"Mexican Onyx Tower, Tall Banded Calcite Crystal Point in Terracotta, Caramel and Cream Layers, Statement Obelisk","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tall, slender tower of banded calcite, the stone known as Mexican onyx, with a story running through its layers of color. Terracotta, caramel and chocolate brown ripple around the tower in wavy bands, broken by soft cream stripes, and near the base the stone turns glassy and pale where the calcite grew into clear crystal. The point is a warm rusty red with a naturally porous, textured surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBanded calcite forms as mineral rich water deposits one thin layer at a time, and each wave you see is a record of that slow growth. The colors shift as the water changed over thousands of years, which is why the bands swirl and pool the way they do. Turn the tower and the pattern keeps changing, from bold rust red at the point to rippling caramel and cream down the length of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalcite is known as a stone of energy and clarity. It is said to clear stagnant energy from a space, to lift motivation, and to help turn good intentions into steady progress. Warm toned calcite like this is treasured as a grounding, nurturing stone that brings comfort, confidence and a sense of warmth, and it is often kept where someone wants a room to feel both calm and alive. It is linked with the sacral and root chakras, where it is said to support creativity, stability and a feeling of being at home in your own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStand it against a wall on a mantel, a shelf or a console, where its height and its bands can be seen from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product photographs show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eStone: natural banded calcite\u003cbr\u003eSize: about 11.5 inches tall and 2 inches wide\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 3 lb 6.8 oz\u003cbr\u003eForm: polished tower with a pointed top\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note: calcite is a soft stone. Handle it gently, avoid knocking the point, keep it away from water and acidic cleaners, and dust it with a soft dry cloth. Natural stone will show small pits, fine lines, and variation in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause 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","brand":"Gems \u0026 Stems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44346382155854,"sku":"BC-TW-01","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/5666\/5166\/files\/01-hero_3b04546a-2687-499c-acd7-94bdc7b9117d.jpg?v=1789590420","url":"https:\/\/shopgemsandstems.com\/products\/mexican-onyx-tower-tall-banded-calcite-crystal-point-in-terracotta-caramel-and-cream-layers-statement-obelisk","provider":"Gems \u0026 Stems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}