{"product_id":"hypersthene-obelisk-madagascar","title":"Hypersthene Obelisk, Madagascar","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA polished hypersthene obelisk, deep bronze-black in tone with a metallic sheen that moves across the surface as it catches the light. The signature \"schiller\" effect this mineral is known for, caused by fine internal inclusions reflecting light along the crystal's cleavage planes. Cut to a clean, tapering obelisk form, the shape gives the material a sculptural, almost architectural presence, letting the sheen travel the full length of the piece as it's turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHypersthene is a member of the orthopyroxene group, and gem-quality material with this level of consistent schiller is most commonly sourced from Madagascar, long the primary source for lapidary-grade hypersthene and bronzite. The obelisk form is a traditional cut for schiller-effect minerals, chosen specifically to showcase the play of light along the stone's length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHypersthene is traditionally associated with inner strength, protection, and calm, believed to ground the wearer or holder while encouraging quiet self-reflection. It's sometimes called a \"mirror stone\" for this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinerals: Hypersthene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocality: Madagascar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: Freestanding obelisk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, carved obelisk form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Polished; natural inclusions and schiller consistent with material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Atelier Lithic","offers":[{"title":"001 — Size: approx. 3.5 x 1 x 0.75 inches | Weight: 123g","offer_id":48659559710932,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"002 — Size: approx. 4 x 1 x 0.8 inches | Weight: 163g","offer_id":48659559743700,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9021\/0260\/files\/973CBA36-2A5C-4450-B2CC-AA61C1D996F4.heic?v=1789251996","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierlithic.com\/products\/hypersthene-obelisk-madagascar","provider":"Atelier Lithic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}