{"product_id":"antique-chinese-carved-fluorite-deity-bust-depicting-a-buddha-head-c-1875","title":"Antique Chinese carved fluorite deity bust, depicting a Buddha head. C.1875","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eIn Eastern and metaphysical traditions, green fluorite is associated with emotional balance, clarity, and renewal, pairing the natural properties of the mineral with the serene symbolism of the Buddha.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222; background: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eThis color fluorite is an incredibly difficult medium to carve. It has a low ranking on the Mohs hardness scale (only a 4) and possesses perfect four-direction cleavage, meaning it shatters or splits easily under pressure. Because it is so fragile, creating large, intricate, or hollowed-out items (like this piece) required master craftsmanship. Collectors often pay a premium for the sheer skill required to carve the piece without destroying the stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; color: #222222; background: white;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; color: #222222; background: white;\"\u003e Good to fair overall condition with natural inclusions and imperfections. Nothing missing, no damages, no repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; color: #222222; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; color: #222222; background: white;\"\u003e7.5” x 5.5” x 4.25”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookmark Memories LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67960263278701,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/4352\/4717\/files\/Fluorite-001.jpg?v=1793998005","url":"https:\/\/bookmark-memories.com\/products\/antique-chinese-carved-fluorite-deity-bust-depicting-a-buddha-head-c-1875","provider":"Bookmark Memories LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}