Ex-Large Platonic Solids Out of Stock A stunning, extra large boxed set of the five original Platonic Solids in 'A' Grade Clear Quartz. These are far, far better than they appear in the photo and many contain light-bearing rainbow inclusions. (To read more about Platonic Solids and Sacred Geometry, visit our 'Library' of feature articles which can be found by clicking on 'Fascinating Facts' in the left side bar) Platonic Solids are shapes which form part of Sacred Geometry. They were first catalogued by the ancient philosopher, Plato (hence their name), although evidence of these most magical of shapes has been found around the world for in excess of 1000 years prior to Plato's documentation. They are made up of the 'Five Convex Regular Polyhedra': hexahedron (cube), octahedron (double inverted pyramid), tetrahedron (pyramid), icosahedron and dodecahedron. The names are derived from the number of sides each shape has: 4, 6, 8, 12, and 20 respectively.  The first four shapes correspond with the elements: earth (hexahedron), air (octahedron), fire (tetrahedron) and water (icosahedron), with the fifth, dodecahedron, representing heaven or the Universe. The original five shapes found in the Platonic Solids form the building blocks of life and they represent shapes which occur naturally in nature, and indeed in the crystal world. Working with them individually is said to help with our connection to nature and the higher realms of the cosmos; to find the common pattern which links us all at a molecular as well as spiritual level. These are truly exquisite, 'A' Grade, Clear Quartz boxed sets, which come with a written introduction. Each set comes in a substantial pine box with brass hinges and clasp. Each set is unique and will differ slightly from the next due to the natural qualities of Quartz. Approximate sizes - Platonic Solids: from 30 to 40mm wide (1¼in to 1 5/8in) Box: L174mm x D114mm x D65mm, (L6¾ x D4½ x H2½ ") £55.00 Ref: ExLgePlatSolid