{"product_id":"blue-trolleite-turtle-1","title":"Blue Trolleite Turtle","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Trolleite Turtle Carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully carved blue trolleite turtle featuring deeper navy-blue tones, soft cloudy mineral textures, and a polished finish that highlights the natural variation throughout the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carving shows a richer darker colour palette than many trolleite pieces, with smoky blue-grey areas contrasted by lighter blue streaking running across the shell and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis turtle carving has been shaped from blue trolleite — a trade name commonly used for a quartz-rich metamorphic mineral blend containing minerals such as quartz, lazulite, scorzalite, and occasionally feldspar or dumortierite inclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe darker blue and charcoal tones visible throughout this carving create a striking natural contrast while still retaining the soft cloudy appearance associated with the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Blue Trolleite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary Components: Quartz-rich mineral mixture with phosphate mineral inclusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Deep blue, blue-grey, charcoal blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarving: Turtle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparency: Opaque\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLustre: Vitreous to silky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture: Smooth polished surface with natural mineral grain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeological \u0026amp; Scientific Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue trolleite is generally a trade name rather than a single pure mineral species. Most specimens are composed primarily of quartz with intergrown phosphate minerals that produce the characteristic blue colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e�\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloudy appearance and mottled blue tones form through metamorphic processes where heat and pressure alter pre-existing mineral-rich rocks over long geological timescales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular carving displays stronger dark mineral concentration with pale blue streaking across the shell, giving the piece excellent natural contrast and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy This Piece Stands Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Rich darker blue colouration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Natural cloudy mineral texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Detailed turtle shell carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Strong contrast between dark and light blue zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Smooth polished collector finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e56 grams 5cm x 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean gently using a soft cloth and avoid prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals or extreme temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore separately from harder minerals to maintain the polished surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53935313027413,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9295\/1125\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3e7e5fb5-17fe-4f99-8f63-2d57ae3ae059.jpg?v=1778861177","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/blue-trolleite-turtle-1","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}