{"product_id":"white-desert-rose-crystal-gypsum-large","title":"White Desert Rose Crystal, Gypsum, Large","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewels of the Earth \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003e• 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Formation: Forms in dry, sandy areas where mineral-rich water evaporates, leaving crystal clusters behind.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Composition: Typically gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O), which is naturally white or translucent.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• Spiritual \u0026amp; Healing Properties:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSometimes used in metaphysical practices for energy cleansing or grounding.\u003c\/div\u003e\n• 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e•Origin:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhite gypsum desert roses are commonly found in Oman, Morocco, and parts of the Southwestern United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe stone is roughly 25-30 cm (8–11 in) long and 12-15 cm high \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWEIGHT \u003cbr\u003e2.5kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROCESSING TIME\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3-5 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Natural Curiosity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56972134023550,"sku":"NC002","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/0346\/files\/White_Desert_Rose_The_Dutch_Hospital.jpg?v=1771966352","url":"https:\/\/www.thedutchhospital.com\/products\/white-desert-rose-crystal-gypsum-large","provider":"The Dutch Hospital (Luxury Lifestyle)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}