{"product_id":"xtra-large-leopard-skin-jasper-sphere-8-66-inch-220-mm-26-67-lbs-12-1-kgs-340227494","title":"XL Leopard Skin Jasper Sphere 220mm — 26.67lb Rhyolite Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extra-large \u003cstrong\u003eleopard skin jasper sphere\u003c\/strong\u003e, 220mm across and 12.1 kilograms, a genuine flagship-scale specimen with the distinctive spotted, orbicular pattern the stone is named for. At nearly 27 pounds, this is a museum-grade centrepiece rather than a shelf accent, showing off the mottled tan, cream, and rosy-brown \"rosettes\" across a surface this large in a way smaller pieces simply can't. Leopard skin jasper is a \u003cstrong\u003eroot chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e stone, associated with \u003cstrong\u003egrounding\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003estability\u003c\/strong\u003e, and self-healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a fact worth knowing about this material specifically: despite the name, leopard skin jasper isn't a true jasper at all. It's actually a variety of \u003cstrong\u003erhyolite\u003c\/strong\u003e, a silica-rich volcanic rock, and its spotted pattern is technically called orbicular or spherulitic. The \"jasper\" label is simply a long-standing trade name that stuck, the same way it happens with several other decorative stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA closer look at this specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose distinctive spots form through a genuinely elegant geological process. When silica-rich lava cools quickly, it first solidifies as volcanic glass, and over time that glass slowly devitrifies, meaning tiny crystals of quartz and feldspar grow outward from seed points within the rock, forming round clusters called spherulites. Iron and manganese-bearing fluids moving through the stone concentrate around the edges of these spherulites, painting the dark rims that complete the leopard-print effect. On a sphere this size, that entire process is visible across a genuinely large canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural leopard skin jasper (orbicular rhyolite), not treated, not dyed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished sphere, 220mm (8.66 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.1kg (26.67 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplaying your sphere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA piece this size needs a substantial, dedicated stand and a stable, low-set surface, a floor plinth, a heavy console, or the centre of a room built around it. It genuinely takes two people or careful single-person handling with proper lifting technique to move safely given the weight. Leopard skin jasper is durable, around Mohs 6.5 to 7, so ordinary display and dusting pose no risk; a dry soft cloth keeps the polish looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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":44436623884575,"sku":null,"price":2149.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/5810\/3327\/products\/il_fullxfull.4342233860_m32x_0e5263b5-83f1-4cfe-8cb6-4fe164243cbd.jpg?v=1676603734","url":"https:\/\/crysmology.com\/en-de\/products\/xtra-large-leopard-skin-jasper-sphere-8-66-inch-220-mm-26-67-lbs-12-1-kgs-340227494","provider":"Crysmology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}