Jewels of the Earth – A desert rose is not a flower; it’s a naturally occurring mineral formation that looks like a rose blossom. It forms when gypsum or barite crystals grow in arid, sandy conditions. The “petals” are actually flattened crystals intergrown with sand.
DETAILS
• White desert roses have a delicate, almost porcelain look. Unlike the more common sand-coloured desert roses, the white ones are purer in colour and often free of iron oxide staining.
• White desert roses have a delicate, almost porcelain look. Unlike the more common sand-coloured desert roses, the white ones are purer in colour and often free of iron oxide staining.
• Formation: Forms in dry, sandy areas where mineral-rich water evaporates, leaving crystal clusters behind.
• Composition: Typically gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O), which is naturally white or translucent.
• Spiritual & Healing Properties:
Sometimes used in metaphysical practices for energy cleansing or grounding.
• Each piece is one-of-a-kind and may vary in size, shape, and colour. While you’ll receive a similar stone, natural variations make every piece unique.•Origin:
White gypsum desert roses are commonly found in Oman, Morocco, and parts of the Southwestern United States.
DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
The stone is roughly 25-30 cm (8–11 in) long and 12-15 cm high
WEIGHT
2.5kg
PROCESSING TIME
3-5 days
2.5kg
PROCESSING TIME
3-5 days
Almost all of our products can be shipped within the UK and internationally. However, some restrictions such as weight limit and manual handling requirements apply in some countries.
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Collect from store: free local pick up and return from Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.
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