Silicon Carbide (Rainbow Carborundum)

Description: Amazing silicon carbide (rainbow carborundum) specimen that reflects greens/purples and blues that you won’t get tired at looking at it.  You won't be disappointed with this specimen. This is some of the more reflective Carborundum we have come across. A really nice piece to look at for hours and still find differences. You could display at different angles and see its raw beauty. A niece piece that would be a great addition to your collection. Pictures don’t do this specimen any justice!

DIMENSIONS: 2.7 x 2.5 x 6.0 cm

WEIGHT: 0.7 oz

Mineralogical Info:

Carborundum is an excellent decorative piece, its highly reflecting surface ranging from hues of pink, blue, gold, purple and green. Formed as a by-product of the glass-making industry, carborundum develops thin, directional crystals. Carborundum does not occur naturally, it is man made from a combination of silica sand and carbon. Large single crystals of silicon carbide can be grown by the Lely method. Carborundum has an extreme hardness, it will easily scratch glass and every common mineral except diamond.

Metaphysical Info:

Carborundum can help absorb chaotic thoughts.  The rainbow colors of the stones are associated with all 7 Chakras.  It helps "Shines a Light" into all areas of our lives, thus helping lift depression and melancholia.

It is good to help relieve stress and its associated physical disorders. It can also help enhance the memory and increase artistic and diplomatic skills.

 ****If you are interested in more than one specimen from our store, go ahead and place the order but do not pay until I send you a combined invoice.  If you have any questions on any of our listings, please send us a message. Thanks for looking and have a Celestial Day!