Serpentine Mountain Diffuser Marble Local Serpentine

Mountain Diffuser Bringing the rolling silhouettes of mountain ranges into a smaller, landscape-inspired piece for your everyday surroundings. Each Mountain Diffuser is crafted from locally sourced serpentine, preserving the stone's natural deep green hues and mineral textures. Through meticulous cutting and finishing, the mountain's profile is transformed into a clean, serene, and three-dimensional form. Serpentine possesses natural micro-pores; once you add your favorite essential oils, the stone absorbs the fragrance and slowly releases it into the air over time. It requires no electricity or heat, making it a natural way to scent your desk, bedside, entryway, or workspace. When not in use with essential oils, it serves as a beautiful stone ornament sourced from local land. The charm of natural stone lies in the fact that no two pieces are identical. From ink-green and grey-green to interlacing white mineral veins, every Mountain Diffuser carries its own distinct pattern and color, giving each small mountain its own unique character. We hope that stone can exist beyond architecture and large-scale spaces, finding its way back into our lives through a more intimate, smaller scale. Let stone from this land once again become a part of your daily rhythm. Dimensions: 7 x 3.2 x 1.8 cm https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53980682427_152ae5cbf6_b.jpg 〖 Photo Credit: Santai Mining Quarry 〗 Green Serpentine — While it may not share the fame of white stone or belong to the high-fashion circles of the industry—often relegated to the shadow of Italian Carrara White, and frequently cited as the most common, easily imitated stone pattern—it holds its own unique place. It lacks the stoic grandeur of black stone and the accessibility of grey stone, yet **green serpentine is the stone that lives out its own color most vividly: with bold white patterns, it appears wild and unrestrained; with black veins, it looks poised and mature; even surfaces with the most uniform distribution of patterns exhibit an unparalleled elegance, a sense of pride that cannot be mimicked.** Because its physical properties are similar to marble, serpentine is commercially classified as marble. Serpentine produced in the eastern region has historically been highly sought after worldwide, with exports forming the bulk of its trade. It is regrettable that such a complex and unique stone has gradually faded from view; beyond the older generation, few people today have the chance to appreciate the beauty of this green marble. For this reason, I have worked consistently to help serpentine shed its image as a 'material only the older generation knows,' using simple, natural methods to capture the attention of the younger generation and earn more appreciation and recognition for this unique local stone. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53981887709_3d679fef41_b.jpg VERDE is a lifestyle brand under Santai Mining, currently the only domestic company continuously and comprehensively mining serpentine. Its foundation and product designs are dedicated to presenting the most natural appearance of locally produced serpentine through minimalist design. Starting from here, we aspire to bring our serpentine design products to the international stage. Beyond wanting more people to recognize the innate beauty of green marble, more importantly, **we take deep pride in this vital local asset, 'serpentine,' and hope that one day more people around the world will recognize the quality of our local marble.** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53980682397_f644fce019_b.jpg - Serpentine (also known as jade-vein stone): A type of marble produced locally, containing various mineral crystals. It features varied colors and textures, ranging in shade between light green and deep ink-green. - VERDE flat-surface products are strictly 'unfinished' (no lacquer)! We rely solely on polishing to ensure the stone maintains its luster while remaining natural and safe; please feel free to use it as a food platter. - Marble is often perceived as hard and durable, but it actually has a fragile core. Impacts or falls may cause cracks, so please handle with care. - The surface of marble has porous 'breathing' gaps, meaning dark liquids (e.g., red wine, coffee) can be absorbed! If you accidentally spill any, please wipe it clean immediately. - VERDE's original intent is to cherish the most natural beauty of marble; therefore, if you cannot accept 'non-custom' variations in the stone's pattern, please do not place an order. - If you discover severe damage upon unboxing that occurred during shipping, please retain the packaging and contact us as soon as possible to arrange an exchange for the same item. We cannot process claims more than seven days after receipt. - If you have any questions regarding use, please feel free to contact us via Facebook or Instagram at any time. We will respond as quickly as possible.