{"product_id":"staurolite-fairy-cross-twin-crystal-3-3cm-kola-peninsula-russia-sold-as-seen-copy","title":"Staurolite Fairy Stone Natural Cross Twin 4.6cm, Kola Peninsula, Russia, Sold as Seen","description":"\u003ch1\u003eStaurolite Fairy Stone Natural Cross Twin 4.6cm, Kola Peninsula, Russia, Sold as Seen\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"subtitle\"\u003eA natural Staurolite cross twin from the metamorphic heartland of the Kola Peninsula, rich in geological character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA characterful 21.4g Staurolite fairy stone specimen measuring 2.9x4.6x1.5cm, from Semiostrovye, Keivy, on the Kola Peninsula in Russia. This piece shows the iconic cross-shaped twin formation with real clarity, the two dark brown-black Staurolite crystals intersecting naturally across a fine silvery grey matrix that glints with mica throughout. The raw edges and natural form of this specimen give it a particularly honest, unadorned quality that many collectors prefer, showing the cross exactly as it emerged from the metamorphic rock. Staurolite is an iron aluminium silicate that forms only under conditions of intense regional metamorphism, and its cross twinning is one of the most geometrically precise natural phenomena in the mineral world, occurring when two crystals interlock at either 60 or 90 degrees during growth deep within the earth's crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as the fairy stone or fairy cross, Staurolite has carried deep symbolic meaning across cultures for centuries, prized as a talisman of protection, grounding, and connection to the natural world. It is said to anchor the spirit in times of change, offering steadiness, calm, and a quiet reassurance that one is never alone. The natural cross formation has made it particularly meaningful in spiritual practice, representing the meeting point of earth and sky, and the balance between the physical and the unseen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: This specimen does not come with a stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"water-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eWater cleanse?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"water-text\"\u003eYes, Staurolite is water safe for a gentle cleanse. Avoid prolonged soaking to preserve the matrix and mica-rich surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tali \u0026 Loz Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50736620208375,"sku":"7895 025 201","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/3491\/0874\/files\/staurolite-fairy-stone-natural-cross-twin-4-6cm-kola-peninsula-russia-sold-as-seen-minerals-tali-loz-crystals-1236483263.jpg?v=1777898050","url":"https:\/\/www.taliandloz.com\/en-au\/products\/staurolite-fairy-cross-twin-crystal-3-3cm-kola-peninsula-russia-sold-as-seen-copy","provider":"Tali \u0026 Loz Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}