{"product_id":"sphalerite-quartz-tower","title":"Sphalerite in Quartz Tower","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sphalerite in quartz tower pairs dark, earthy sphalerite crystals with clear and milky quartz in a polished obelisk, with brown, black and honey-colored patches suspended inside like a frozen storm. Some pieces flash warm resin-like luster where sphalerite meets the polish. Each tower is numbered with its own weight and height, about 50-121mm tall and 68-198g, so you choose the exact piece you like. It is a distinctive collector's tower and a grounding gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural sphalerite in quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished tower from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crystal-towers\"\u003eCrystal Towers\u003c\/a\u003e collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thirty-five numbered towers, about 50-121mm tall and 68-198g, each listed with its weight and height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExact Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e You receive the exact numbered tower you select\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The amount and placement of dark sphalerite differ from tower to tower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally linked with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/root-chakra-crystals\"\u003eRoot Chakra\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-plexus-chakra-crystals\"\u003eSolar Plexus Chakra\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown and black sphalerite in clear to milky quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChakra Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSphalerite is traditionally connected to the root and solar plexus chakras. It is associated with grounding, vitality, strength and a steady sense of balance, and is often chosen during busy, demanding seasons when energy runs low. Its quartz host is traditionally said to add clarity and amplify a stone's qualities. The tower shape adds its own symbolism of focus, traditionally seen as directing a stone's energy upward, which suits this grounding, strengthening pairing. Explore more stones like it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grounding-stability-crystals\"\u003eGrounding and Stability\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/energy-vitality-crystals\"\u003eEnergy and Vitality\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the listed heights and choose a small desk tower or a taller display piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand it on your desk or work bench as a grounding focal point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/smoky-quartz-crystals\"\u003esmoky quartz\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/black-tourmaline-crystals\"\u003eblack tourmaline\u003c\/a\u003e for a dark, earthy display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it at the center of a crystal grid focused on energy and strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it to a mineral collector looking for something beyond the usual quartz towers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCrystal Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuartz is about 7 on the Mohs scale, but sphalerite is much softer at about 3.5 to 4 and can scratch or dull. Dust it with a soft, dry cloth, avoid soaking, acids and harsh cleaners, and protect the point from knocks. Store it apart from harder crystals. Wash your hands after handling, as with any metal-bearing mineral. See \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-cleanse-and-charge-your-crystals-complete-guide\"\u003ehow to cleanse and charge your crystals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the towers numbered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach tower is photographed, weighed and measured. The number you choose is the exact tower we ship, with the weight and height listed for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow tall are these towers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey range from about 50mm to 121mm tall. Most are around 75-105mm, a comfortable desk size, while the tallest make a bolder display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is sphalerite in quartz?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is quartz that grew with dark sphalerite crystals inside or on it, so each tower shows earthy brown and black patches within the quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it natural?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Both the quartz and the sphalerite are natural. The tower is cut and polished but not dyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan sphalerite go in water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid soaking it. Sphalerite is soft and can dull, so dust the tower with a dry cloth instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Sphalerite?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sphalerite-crystals\"\u003eSphalerite\u003c\/a\u003e is a zinc sulfide mineral and the main ore of zinc, mined around the world. In these towers it appears as dark brown to black crystals within quartz, giving each piece a bold, earthy look. Its name comes from a Greek word meaning treacherous, because miners often mistook it for lead ore. Gem-quality sphalerite can show more fire than diamond, and collectors prize specimens with bright, well-formed crystals. Combined with quartz, it makes a striking, unusual tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/sphalerite-crystal-properties-grounding-vitality\"\u003eSphalerite Crystal Properties: Grounding and Vitality\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/crystal-towers-wands-obelisks-why-this-shape-is-so-popular\"\u003eCrystal Towers, Wands and Obelisks: Why This Shape Is So Popular\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the sphalerite in quartz tower that catches your eye and add a bold, earthy point to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ali","offers":[{"title":"Sphalerite \/ 1   139g   97mm","offer_id":48299865374891,"sku":"1005008737988847-1   139g   97mm","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sphalerite \/ 2   129g   105mm","offer_id":48299865440427,"sku":"1005008737988847-2   129g   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