{"product_id":"blue-moonstone-dragon-turtle-longgui","title":"Blue Moonstone Dragon Turtle | Blue Flash Longgui","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Moonstone Dragon Turtle carvings bring together one of feldspar’s most beautiful optical effects with the traditional symbolism of the Chinese Longgui (龙龟). Selected from a specialist vendor during our buying trip in China, this larger carving displays a soft white to translucent body with impressive blue adularescence that appears to move across the stone as the viewing angle changes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoonstone belongs to the feldspar mineral group, with its characteristic floating glow produced as light interacts with microscopic structures within the material. The broad polished shell of this Dragon Turtle provides a particularly beautiful surface for the electric-blue flash, while detailed carving continues across the dragon head, legs, tail and underside. In Chinese tradition, the Longgui symbolises prosperity, protection, longevity, stability and career success. An exceptional piece for collectors of quality Moonstone, Chinese symbolic carvings and unusual feldspar material. 🐉🐢💙✨\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚖️ Weight: 53gms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Size: H 2.5cm x L 5.4cm x W 3.6cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌎 Source: India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔮 Blue Moonstone: The Celestial Dreamweaver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💙💜 Third Eye \u0026amp; Crown Chakras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful Blue Moonstone Dragon Turtle came from the same small specialist stall in China where we discovered our Tanzanian Rainbow Sunstone and Black Moonstone Dragon Turtle and Auralite 23 Pixiu. The collection on the table was surprisingly small, but the quality and individuality of the pieces were extraordinary. It became one of those stalls where we found ourselves looking at everything twice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd this was one we certainly weren't leaving behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved from Blue Moonstone, this larger Dragon Turtle has a soft white to translucent body with an incredible blue flash that moves across the stone as the carving is turned beneath the light. At some angles it appears almost pearly and quiet, then suddenly sections ignite with cool electric blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat changing optical effect is one of the defining attractions of quality Moonstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoonstone belongs to the feldspar mineral group, and its characteristic glow is known as adularescence. Rather than being a surface coating or added effect, the flash is produced as light interacts with microscopic structures within the feldspar. The result is that beautiful floating light that seems to move from within the stone itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross this carving you can also see natural internal lines, textures and subtle variations in translucency. Rather than detracting from the piece, they give you a glimpse into the structure of the material and make the flashes of blue even more interesting as the light travels across different sections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carving itself makes wonderful use of the stone. The broad shell provides a large polished surface for the flash to travel across, while the dragon head, legs, tail and shell detailing bring definition and character to the piece. Turn it over and there is even more carving beneath, something we always appreciate in a piece designed to be viewed from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Chinese culture, the Dragon Turtle, or Longgui (龙龟), combines the qualities of two important auspicious creatures. The Dragon traditionally represents strength, success, authority and good fortune, while the Turtle is associated with longevity, stability and endurance. Together, they have become a Feng Shui symbol connected with protection, prosperity, career success and creating strong foundations for the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoonstone adds another layer to that symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysically, Blue Moonstone is traditionally associated with intuition, emotional awareness, inner reflection and new beginnings. It is often connected with the Third Eye and Crown Chakras and chosen during periods of transition when trusting your own instincts becomes particularly important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also something rather perfect about pairing Moonstone with the Dragon Turtle. One carries this beautiful association with intuition and change, while the other represents strength, longevity and stability. Movement without losing your foundations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor us, however, this will always be one of the pieces from that tiny stall in China that completely took our breath away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small collection, an exceptional vendor, and three pieces that reminded us exactly why we love searching for the unusual ones. 🐉🐢💙✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Crystal Heart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67820690604256,"sku":null,"price":282.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0871\/9000\/files\/BlueMoonstoneDragonTurtleBlueFlashLonggui1.jpg?v=1791530907","url":"https:\/\/divinecrystalheart.com.au\/products\/blue-moonstone-dragon-turtle-longgui","provider":"Divine Crystal Heart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}