{"product_id":"blue-trolleite-turtle","title":"Blue Trolleite Turtle","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Trolleite Turtle Carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully carved blue trolleite turtle featuring soft ocean-blue tones, cloudy quartz-like textures, and a smooth polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece displays calming blue-grey colouring with natural mineral variation throughout the body and shell. The gentle marbling and slightly misty appearance give the carving a clean natural aesthetic while still showcasing the raw complexity of the material.\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 complex quartz-rich mineral mixture containing minerals such as quartz, lazulite, scorzalite, and occasionally dumortierite or feldspar inclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material displays soft blue tones with cloudy internal structures and fine granular texture visible beneath the polished surface.\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 lazulite\/scorzalite inclusions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Pale blue to blue-grey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarving: Turtle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparency: Opaque to slightly translucent in thinner areas\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\u003e“Trolleite” in the crystal trade often refers to a blended metamorphic material rather than pure trolleite mineral alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue colouring is typically linked to phosphate minerals such as lazulite and scorzalite dispersed through a quartz-rich matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e�\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft cloudy appearance seen throughout the carving comes from densely intergrown mineral grains and microscopic inclusions formed during regional metamorphism under heat and pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turtle shell carving highlights the natural tonal variation particularly well, with lighter frosted areas contrasting against deeper blue zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy This Piece Stands Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Soft ocean-blue natural colouring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Detailed turtle shell carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Quartz-rich mineral texture visible throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Smooth polished finish with natural variation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Unique collector carving with calming aesthetic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e59 grams 5.1cm x 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean gently with a soft cloth and avoid harsh chemicals or prolonged water exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore carefully to prevent scratches from harder minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53935294120277,"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_c413010f-0c3f-43a9-8821-367a058469f6.jpg?v=1778861102","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/blue-trolleite-turtle","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}