Antique Mineral

Aragonite is a polymorph of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It is elementally identical to calcite but is considerably rarer due to the very specific geological conditions required for it...

Quartz spheres are cut and polished pieces of quartz that have held cultural significance since (at least) the 1st century when they were first recorded by Pliny the Elder. They were...

A superb collection of naturally-occurring minerals, curated from private British collections to create a unique set.

A superb collection of naturally-occurring minerals, curated from private British collections to create a unique set.

Calcite on Yellow Fluorite from Moscona Mine, Solis, Corvera de Asturias, Villabona mining area, Spain. Translucent rhombohedral crystals of colorless calcite large matrix of tran...

Azurite with Malachite from Liufengshan Mine, Guichi, Anhui Province, China. Lustrous translucent vibrant royal blue crystals of azurite partially lining a gossan matrix with botryo...

Red Quartz Hematite crystal cluster from Izizauen Alnif, Tarhbalt, Morocco. 2014 find of lustrous brick red hematite included quartz crystal cluster coated with second generation ...

An unusual mineral formation of organic appearance. This piece is composed of light grey to green druze, with beautiful multiple stalactite formations and a blanket of white quartz.

A superb collection of naturally-occurring minerals, curated from private British collections to create a unique set.

An interesting and varied collection of 5 naturally-occurring mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium display base.

An epimorph is a rare phenomenon that occurs where one mineral substitutes another. In this case there were several vertically arranged calcite formations, which were then overlaid...

A finely executed Tibetan Buddhist thangka depicting Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), traditionally hand-painted on canvas using natural rock and mineral-derived pigments. Dating to th...

Native silver is among a handful of minerals that have been deemed inherently valuable by mankind since antiquity.

Naturally-Formed Mineral: Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite sculpture A mineral specimen in the form of an abstract walking figure.

A collection of 3 natural mineral specimens in complementary green colours, formed by nature over thousands of years.

Rhodochrosite stalactites are found exclusively in the Mina Capillitas (“little chapels”) mineral deposit of Argentina. Within each nondescript stalactite is a core with bands of blu...

This Wunderkammer specimen represents a superb example of historic Italian craftsmanship and naturalistic collecting from the late nineteenth century. The pedestal maintains the clas...

Minerals & Crystals Print: Quartz, Calcite, Ore Rocks, Crystal Shapes – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a variety of minerals, rocks, ores, and crystal shapes rende...

Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 8 × 6.25 × 0.75 in. / 20 × 16 × 2 cm Dimensions on custom display stands: 10.5 × 5.5 × 3.5 in. / 27 × 14 × 9 c...

Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old 8.75 x 7 x 2 in. / 22 x 18 x 5 cm Weight: 4 lbs 14 oz/ 2.065 kg Ammonites were cephalopods that resembled a s...

Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 8.75 × 7.5 × 1.875 in. / 22 × 19 × 4.75 cm Weight: 4.125 lbs / 2.169 kg Height on custom display ...

Madigascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 6.5 x.5.25 × 1.25 in./ 16.5 × 13.5 × 3 cm Weight: 1 lb 9 oz/ 710 gms A richly colored example wit...

Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 9.25 × 8 × 2 in. / 23.5 × 20.5 × 5 cm Weight: 5.55 lbs / 2.424 kg In this example, the complex pa...

Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 10 × 8.25 × 2 in./ 25.5 × 21. x 5 cm Weight: 6.925 lbs / 2.984 kg Height on custom display stand:...

An interesting collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium display base.

With its substantial proportions, traditional mineral palette and intricate sacred geometry, this thangka has a particularly strong decorative presence while retaining the contemplat...

A finely detailed Tibetan Buddhist Medicine Buddha (Bhaiṣajyaguru) thangka, traditionally hand-painted on cotton canvas using natural rock and mineral-derived pigments. Dating to the...

A striking antique Tibetan Om Mandala, traditionally hand-painted on canvas using richly coloured mineral and stone-derived pigments. Dating to the pre-20th century, as attributed, t...

Although calcite is plentiful and diverse, calcite from Tennessee is instantly recognizable and highly sought-after for its twinned, scalenohedral crystal habit. Often, the scalenohe...

Golden Barite with Marcasite Crystals from Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi, China. Complex intersecting formation of lustrous gem translucent golden barite crystals with lustrous fa...

A perfect marriage of the scientific curiosity of the era and the high decorative value characteristic of cabinets of curiosities (Wunderkammern). The minerals (calcite flowers and p...

An incredible amethyst formation with central calcite "arch" and calcite spear. Two special calcite formations are shown here; the first is a beautiful arch covered with a blanket...

All the calcite is naturally coated in a second generation of mineralization, a thin, epitaxial layer of matte, white palygorskite.

Whether you appreciate natural décor, collect mineral specimens, or want a meaningful gift for someone special, these decorative stones offer a perfect blend of beauty, energy, and c...

Original antique drink advertising poster for bottled mineral water from Vilajuiga Spain proclaiming its medicinal health benefits - Agua de Vilajuiga / Water of Vilajuiga Stomach Ki...

Executed entirely by hand, the painting demonstrates the remarkable symmetry, precision and richly coloured mineral-pigment work associated with traditional Tibetan sacred art.

This multi-color frame composed of different minerals intensifies the deep purple tone of the amethyst and the different sizes of its amethyst crystals.

Colors fuse together in this uniquely beautiful piece, presenting the viewer with purple amethyst mixed with red-orange Druze, creating a lovely combination. The mineral sculpture ...

The composition is meticulously hand-painted on canvas using traditional mineral and stone-derived pigments, displaying the intricate geometry and rich symbolism characteristic of Ti...

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Rather than mere supports, the bases are hand-carved wooden sculptures that elevate the raw mineral, transforming it into a work of decorative art.

Antique Gemstone Prints Set of 4, Blue & Green Minerals, Bauer c.1900 Description: A refined and visually balanced set of four antique gemstone prints, published circa 1900 in Bauer...

This is an attractive example from the Dongpo Ore Field of China. The best Dongpo fluorites are known for translucent crystals with great form and an attractive light green tone. Thi...

Of all the incredible malachite specimens recovered from the Katanga Copper Crescent of the DRC, there is only one known incidence of a stalactite composed of chrysocolla with stunni...

Golden Barite with Marcasite Crystals from Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi, China. Complex intersecting formation of lustrous gem translucent golden barite crystals with lustrous fa...

Cavansite on Stilbite with Stilbite from Wagholi Quarry, Maharashtra, India. Lustrous spherical aggregates of vibrant royal blue cavansite crystals lined up across a bed of quartz m...

Beautiful specimen from Piedra Parada, Las Vigas de Ramirez, Veracruz, Mexico. Parallel formation of amethyst crystals with great transparency and rich purple color with well define...

A good collection of Gregory Bottley mineral, fossils and shell all contained in there original teak trays and card board sleeves.

This beautiful end cut of a geode resembles a piece of Murano glass. Greenish colours, punctuated by cut stalactite "eyes" blur into orange areas and create a wonderful aesthetic. A ...

The Baroque painting features a scene of Mary being visited by cherub angels, and it is adorned with the rare natural-forming minerals and gems that emulate the jewel-tone colors of ...

Set of two original antique prints of various minerals. The first plate shows gold 1, silver 2,3, copper dendrite 4, blue copper 5, malachite copper 6, garnet tin 7, tin crystal 8, a...

An impressive antique Tibetan Om Mandala, traditionally hand-painted on canvas using natural mineral and stone-derived pigments. Dating to the pre-20th century, as attributed, the wo...

Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old The cutting and polishing of this large pair revealed pale yellow-brown, cal...

A mineral specimen of Naturalia. A large druse with amethyst and quartz crystals, mounted on a vase-shaped gray lacquered wooden base.

Original world map showing the distribution of plants and minerals over the globe. This map originates from 'Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World' by A.J.

Complete set of ten paper hand-colored illustrations from Premiere Centurie de Planches Enluminees et Non Enluminees (Decade 6 Regne Mineral) by Pierre Joseph Buchoz, Paris and Amste...

Subjects include nickel minerals from Hesse, cobalt minerals from Schneeberg in Saxony, erythrite and crystallographic diagrams.

Petrified wood is a special type of fossilized wood. This type of mineralized petrified wood went through an intricate process that took place over millions of years.

It's a scientifically interesting mineral as the word "fluorescence" (fluor + opalescence) comes from it.

As the sediment dries out further, shrinks and undergoes geological changes, cracks form inside the concretion. Later, mineral-rich water flows through these cracks, filling them. 3...