Sandstone sphere, small Arizona Sierra

Sandstone sphere, small Arizona SierraApprox size: 22. 25" diameter Approx weight: 150190g Acrylic display ring included! Cover image shows options C and H. These polished spheres of picture sandstone are made from Arizona Sierra sandstone sourced from central Arizona. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed of sand compacted and cemented together through geological processes, giving it a grainy texture. Spheres make for a beautiful natural piece of decor, putting the layering on display

Approx size: 2–2.25" diameter

Approx weight: 150–190g

Acrylic display ring included!
Cover image shows options C and H.

These polished spheres of picture sandstone are made from Arizona Sierra sandstone sourced from central Arizona. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed of sand compacted and cemented together through geological processes, giving it a grainy texture. 

Spheres make for a beautiful natural piece of decor, putting the layering on display in a way that emphasizes curves and creates rings from the layers. Sandstone with distinct layering like this is often called ‘picture stone’ because the layers can resemble a southwestern landscape with open skies—option C is a good example. Or, in the case of option G, the layers resemble The Monster that Challenged the World (1957). 

The orange-red coloration of this material is caused by oxidized iron. People often assume “Arizona Sierra” simply refers to the material’s locale, but it’s actually a trade name for sandstone from this locale that has been heat-treated to intensify its red color. Dark striping is iron banding.