This is a beautiful method to use while burning Palo Santo Sticks. It is of carved soapstone which is unique in that it is impervious to acids, chemicals, and heat which means it will not stain, burn, or be harmed by acids. While this stone is easily carved and used often in craft work, it is not easily cracked. It accepts dye readily and, if maintained properly, may last 20 to 100 years. This lovely burner is 4" wide and 1.5" tall to hold one stick of PALO SANTO which is available elsewhere on this site. Using this method to burn the sticks assures you will get full use and benefit of each stick while offering a better measure of safety.