Larvikite Skull – 1.04 kg Hand-Carved Feldspar

Product Description

Introduction

This striking skull is carved from Larvikite, a dark feldspar prized for its reflective silvery-blue shimmer. At just over one kilogram, it offers substantial presence with a detailed polish that highlights its natural textures and labradorescent-like flashes. Known as “Black Moonstone” or “Norwegian Labradorite,” larvikite is a feldspar distinct from labradorite but admired for similar optical effects.

Geological Details

Larvikite is an igneous feldspar-rich rock belonging to the monzonite family. It crystallizes primarily as alkali feldspar with intergrown plagioclase and accessory minerals such as amphibole and biotite. Its distinctive schiller effect comes from light reflecting off exsolved feldspar lamellae, producing silver-blue or steel-grey flashes. True Larvikite originates from the Larvik region of Norway, where it has been quarried since the 1800s for decorative stone and fine carvings.

Aesthetic Appeal

This skull displays a dark charcoal-grey base with sparkling silvery inclusions. Under angled light, its surfaces shimmer with a metallic blue-grey play of color. The carving features crisp detail in the sockets, teeth, and crown, with polished planes enhancing the reflective character of the feldspar crystals.

Metaphysical Properties

Larvikite is considered a stone of grounding, protection, and inner vision. It is believed to enhance psychic abilities while maintaining stability, cleanse subtle energies, and shield against negativity. In skull form, it is thought to amplify themes of ancestral wisdom, clarity, and spiritual protection.

Rarity

Larvikite carvings are less common in the crystal market compared to quartz or labradorite. Large, well-detailed skulls over 1 kg are particularly valued, blending both geological interest and metaphysical significance.

Why You’ll Love It

This Larvikite skull combines a grounding, protective energy with a polished, collector-grade presentation. Its silvery shimmer, substantial size, and symbolic carving make it a centerpiece for any mineral or metaphysical collection.