{"product_id":"red-banded-calcite-sphere-polished-crystal-ball-in-deep-red-rust-and-cream-bands-with-a-bullseye-2-6-inches-stand-included","title":"Red Banded Calcite Sphere — Polished Crystal Ball in Deep Red, Rust and Cream Bands with a Bullseye, 2.6 Inches, Ring Stand Included","description":"\u003cp\u003eA polished sphere of red banded calcite, the color of brick and rust, wrapped in fine cream and white bands that ripple around it like tree rings. Where the bands close in on themselves they make a small pale bullseye near the top, and there is a band of chalky white running across the underside, so the ball reads a little differently from every angle. The polish is glassy and the bands sit right at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is about two and a half inches across, a palm sized sphere, and close to a pound, so it feels heavier than it looks. It comes with a very small clear acrylic ring stand, just a little ring to keep it from rolling, so it sits where you put it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalcite is read as a gentle amplifier and a stone for clearing out stale energy, and the red and orange varieties lean toward warmth, motivation and grounding, the stone for getting going again. A banded stone carries the idea of layers and patience, built up slowly, and a sphere sends that out evenly in every direction. This one is a warm, steadying piece for a desk or a shelf, the kind you end up turning in your hand while you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe product photographs show the exact piece you will receive. Named by density and appearance as banded calcite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003eStone: red banded calcite, polished sphere\u003cbr\u003eSize: about 2.6 inches (66 mm)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 15 oz\u003cbr\u003eStand: very small clear acrylic ring stand included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is a natural stone and the bands, the bullseye and small surface pits are exactly as they formed. Calcite is a soft stone, so keep it away from water and harder crystals.\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":44294489899086,"sku":"CAL-SP-01","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/5666\/5166\/files\/hero-erin-square_b4943551-308b-495c-a6bc-5946433f1c1e.jpg?v=1788889770","url":"https:\/\/shopgemsandstems.com\/products\/red-banded-calcite-sphere-polished-crystal-ball-in-deep-red-rust-and-cream-bands-with-a-bullseye-2-6-inches-stand-included","provider":"Gems \u0026 Stems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}