{"product_id":"large-flashy-labradorite-sphere-45456","title":"Large Labradorite Sphere 140mm — Collector's Flash Gem","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eLabradorite sphere\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true collector's piece, a substantial 140mm globe weighing 3.4kg with brilliant \u003cstrong\u003eflash\u003c\/strong\u003e across blue, green, and gold that shifts dramatically as you turn it. Labradorite is sometimes called the \u003cstrong\u003eStone of Transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a specimen this size and this vivid earns that reputation at a glance. Pieces of this scale with even, full-sphere flash are genuinely uncommon, since not every rough boulder yields colour across the whole surface once it is shaped and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo what draws people to a piece like this? Labradorite is widely believed to \u003cstrong\u003eshield the aura\u003c\/strong\u003e, calm an overactive mind, and support \u003cstrong\u003eintuition\u003c\/strong\u003e and inner change. Whether you lean toward crystal healing, meditation, or simply collecting striking natural stones, a sphere this size and quality tends to become the centrepiece of wherever it sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat shifting colour is \u003cstrong\u003elabradorescence\u003c\/strong\u003e, caused by light reflecting off internal layers inside the stone rather than any surface treatment, and it is the reason labradorite is so prized among collectors when the flash is this strong and even across the whole sphere. The mineral takes its name from \u003cstrong\u003eLabrador, Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it was first documented in the 1770s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: natural Labradorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: polished sphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 140mm (5.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircumference: 450mm (17.7 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.4kg (7.5 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChakra: third eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisplaying your Labradorite\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause of its size and weight, choose a stable, well-supported surface where it will not roll, ideally somewhere it catches natural or lamp light so the flash reads at its best. Clean gently with a soft, damp cloth, and skip harsh chemicals or prolonged soaking, which can dull the polish on a piece this fine. Given its weight, it also helps to lift rather than drag it across a shelf when repositioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crysmology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52548562944287,"sku":null,"price":655.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/5810\/3327\/files\/il_fullxfull.7013188308_ca77.jpg?v=1779057663","url":"https:\/\/crysmology.com\/en-de\/products\/large-flashy-labradorite-sphere-45456","provider":"Crysmology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}