{"product_id":"large-carborundum-specimen","title":"Large, Sparkly Carborundum Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRainbow Carborundum (Silicon Carbide) Crystal Cluster | 15 cm | 1,330 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis spectacular rainbow carborundum specimen features an impressive cluster of sharply defined, metallic-looking crystals with brilliant iridescent reflections. Its dramatic, angular formations shimmer with flashes of electric blue, violet, emerald green, gold, and copper, creating a dazzling display that changes with the lighting and viewing angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen features intricate, blade-like crystals, geometric growth patterns, and highly reflective surfaces. Weighing nearly 3 pounds, this substantial piece makes a striking addition to any mineral collection or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarborundum, also known as silicon carbide (SiC), is a synthetic crystalline material produced at extremely high temperatures. Its remarkable rainbow coloration results from thin surface layers that create beautiful optical interference effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carborundum (Synthetic Silicon Carbide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unknown, possibly China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15 × 13 × 9 cm (5.91\" × 5.12\" × 3.54\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1,330 g (2.93 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Metallic black with brilliant rainbow iridescence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sharp, angular crystals with intricate geometric formations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9–9.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning collector's specimen showcasing extraordinary crystal formations and vibrant, ever-changing rainbow reflections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaze Crystals and Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42308683858053,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/0591\/6549\/files\/IMG_0179.jpg?v=1793722975","url":"https:\/\/jaze-crystals-and-minerals.myshopify.com\/products\/large-carborundum-specimen","provider":"Jaze Crystals and Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}