This is a heavy salt lamp that is truly beautiful.  When I plugged it in it looked like the light was faint, but this lamp has an adjustable light dimmer so you can make it shine very bright or softly lit depending on your mood.  I bought this for my son and daughter in law for their new home and they love, love, love it!!!!  Great product, shipped quickly and packed very safely.  I recommend this lamp for anyone interested in this type of soothing beautiful lighting.