{"title":"Staurolite","description":"\u003cp\u003eStaurolite is an iron aluminium silicate mineral that forms through metamorphic processes, best known for its natural twinned cross shaped crystals. It is valued for its distinctive crystal habit and is traditionally associated with resilience, grounding and inner strength.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"staurolite-fairy-cross-twin-crystal-3-3cm-kola-peninsula-russia-sold-as-seen","title":"Staurolite Fairy Cross Twin Crystal | 3.3cm | Kola Peninsula, Russia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStaurolite Fairy Cross Twin Crystal | 3.3cm | Kola Peninsula, Russia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"subtitle\"\u003eA naturally formed cross-shaped Staurolite twin crystal from the ancient metamorphic terrains of the Kola Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne piece available, sold as seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 18.7g specimen (3.3x3x1.5cm) from Semiostrovye, Keivy, Kola Peninsula displays a beautifully clear cruciform twin, two dark brown-black Staurolite crystals intergrown at near-right angles across a fine-grained silvery grey matrix that sparkles with mica inclusions. Staurolite is an iron aluminium silicate mineral forming exclusively during high-grade regional metamorphism, its famous cross-shaped habit governed by precise crystal twinning deep within the earth's crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaurolite has been known as the fairy cross for centuries, regarded as a powerful talisman of protection and good fortune, bridging the physical and spiritual worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semiostrovye, Keivy, Kola Peninsula, Russia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal meaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protection, grounding, connection, stability\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater cleanse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, gentle rinse only. Avoid prolonged soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"water-row\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"water-text\"\u003ePlease note: Stand not included. Stands can be purchased separately from our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/stands-accessories\"\u003eStands \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tali \u0026 Loz Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50736619978999,"sku":"7895 025 278","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/3491\/0874\/files\/staurolite-fairy-cross-twin-crystal-3-3cm-kola-peninsula-russia-sold-as-seen-minerals-tali-loz-crystals-1236483272.jpg?v=1777898532"},{"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","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStaurolite Fairy Stone Natural Cross Twin | 4.6cm | Kola Peninsula, Russia\u003c\/h2\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\u003eOne piece available, sold as seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 21.4g specimen (2.9x4.6x1.5cm) from Semiostrovye, Keivy, Kola Peninsula displays the iconic cross-shaped twin formation with real clarity, two dark brown-black Staurolite crystals intersecting naturally across a fine silvery grey matrix that glints with mica throughout. Staurolite is an iron aluminium silicate that forms only under conditions of intense regional metamorphism, its cross twinning one of the most geometrically precise natural phenomena in the mineral world.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semiostrovye, Keivy, Kola Peninsula, Russia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal meaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protection, grounding, connection, steadiness\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater cleanse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, gentle rinse only. Avoid prolonged soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"water-row\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"water-text\"\u003ePlease note: Stand not included. 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