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Green Apophyllite & Stilbite Mineral Specimen
Green Apophyllite & Stilbite Mineral Specimen

Green Apophyllite & Stilbite Mineral Specimen

Located in Houston, TX

Green apophyllite, stilbite and chalcedony mineral specimen on a lucite stand. The dimensions are of the specimen on the stand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Calcite & Clear Apophyllite Chalcedony Mineral Specimen
Calcite & Clear Apophyllite Chalcedony Mineral Specimen

Calcite & Clear Apophyllite Chalcedony Mineral Specimen

Located in Houston, TX

Calcite and clear apophyllite chalcedony mineral specimen. Visit our other 1STDIBS storefront Moxie Interiors to shop a vast array of exceptional home furnishings!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Quartz

Shiva Lingam, Etc. Mineral Specimens, 3
Shiva Lingam, Etc. Mineral Specimens, 3

Shiva Lingam, Etc. Mineral Specimens, 3

Located in Astoria, NY

Group of Three Mineral Specimens, comprising: black and red granite obelisk, desert rose selenite, and Shiva Lingam stone.

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Rock Crystal, Granite

Large Natural Purple Fluorite Mineral Specimen
Large Natural Purple Fluorite Mineral Specimen

Large Natural Purple Fluorite Mineral Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large naturally-occurring purple fluorite mineral specimen, presented on one of our exclusive medium bases for display.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A varied and fascinating collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, ex. private British collection.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Malachite, Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Large Natural Calcite & Stilbite Mineral Specimen
Large Natural Calcite & Stilbite Mineral Specimen

Large Natural Calcite & Stilbite Mineral Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large example of an unusual, naturally-formed calcite and stilbite mineral specimen, presented on an exclusive plinth ready for interior display.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 7 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 7 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 7 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A striking collection of 7 natural mineral specimens sourced from an ex. private British collection.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A striking collection of 5 natural mineral specimens. Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over mil...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Smoky Dogtooth Calcite Mineral Specimen
Large Smoky Dogtooth Calcite Mineral Specimen

Large Smoky Dogtooth Calcite Mineral Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large example of a naturally-formed smoky dogtooth calcite mineral specimen, presented on an exclusive plinth ready for interior display.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Cabinet English Galena Mineral Specimen
Large Cabinet English Galena Mineral Specimen

Large Cabinet English Galena Mineral Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large cabinet mineral specimen of natural galena from Greenlaws Mine, Weardale, England, ex. private collection of Eric Holland.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A varied and fascinating collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small painted plaster plinth.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural Cabinet Scale Pyrite Mineral Specimen
Natural Cabinet Scale Pyrite Mineral Specimen

Natural Cabinet Scale Pyrite Mineral Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Naturally formed over millions of years, this striking mineral specimen showcases a distinctive golden colour, typical of pyrite, for which its metallic lustre is famously named ‘Foo...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A stunning collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive painted plaster plinth.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Natural Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
Large Natural Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen

Large Natural Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large natural black tourmaline mineral specimen originating from Zimbabwe. While tourmaline may not shine as other bright as other minerals, it offers a distinctive look almost li...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Zimbabwean Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Druzy Geode With Pink Red Apophyllite Mineral Specimen
Large Druzy Geode With Pink Red Apophyllite Mineral Specimen

Large Druzy Geode With Pink Red Apophyllite Mineral Specimen

Located in Houston, TX

Large druzy geode with pink red apophyllite mineral specimen. Visit our other 1STDIBS storefront Moxie Interiors to shop a vast array of exceptional home furnishings!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Collection of 7 Small Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 7 Small Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 7 Small Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A striking collection of 7 mineral specimens in natural form sourced from an ex British private collection.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 10 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 10 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 10 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A varied and fascinating collection of 10 natural mineral specimens, ex. private British collection.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A varied and fascinating collection of 3 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium neoclassical style plaster plinth.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Natural Pyrite Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Natural Pyrite Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Natural Pyrite Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A varied collection of 5 natural pyrite mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small wooden display base.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Naturally-Formed Mineral Specimen Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite Sculpture
Naturally-Formed Mineral Specimen Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite Sculpture

Naturally-Formed Mineral Specimen Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite Sculpture

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Collection of 10 Cabinet Scale Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 10 Cabinet Scale Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 10 Cabinet Scale Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A varied and fascinating collection of 10 natural mineral specimens all originating from Africa. Each presented on an exclusive extra small painted display plinth, this group contai...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A fascinating collection of 3 natural mineral specimens. Each presented on an exclusive small painted display plinth, this group contains a range of impressive cabinet specimens.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 7 Small Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Collection of 7 Small Cabinet Mineral Specimens

Collection of 7 Small Cabinet Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A varied and colourful collection of 7 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small wooden display base.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Norwegian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pair of Mineral Specimen: Calcite Flowers and Pyromorphite Crystals, Italy 1880
Pair of Mineral Specimen: Calcite Flowers and Pyromorphite Crystals, Italy 1880

Pair of Mineral Specimen: Calcite Flowers and Pyromorphite Crystals, Italy 1880

Located in Milan, IT

A Pair of Naturalia mineral specimen: Calcite flowers and Pyromorphite crystals, mounted over a carved wooden base, vase shape, gold gilded.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A striking and intriguing collection of 3 natural mineral specimens each presented on an exclusive medium painted display plinth.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Set of 3 Mineral Specimens including Ruby Zoisite, Adamite & Tourmaline
Set of 3 Mineral Specimens including Ruby Zoisite, Adamite & Tourmaline

Set of 3 Mineral Specimens including Ruby Zoisite, Adamite & Tourmaline

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Measures: 5 x 4.25 x 0.5 in. / 13 x 10 x 1.5 cm Height on custom d...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Mineral Specimens
Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Mineral Specimens

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This impressive group of mineral specimens have been hand-selected from collections to create a unique set, ideal for use as natural sculpture in an interior.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Big group of mineral specimen of naturalia: amethiste and quartz, Italy 1870.
Big group of mineral specimen of naturalia: amethiste and quartz, Italy 1870.

Big group of mineral specimen of naturalia: amethiste and quartz, Italy 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Blue Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Yaogangxian Mine, China
Blue Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Yaogangxian Mine, China

Blue Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Yaogangxian Mine, China

Located in Edison, NJ

Although the deposit has been mined since 1914 for ore, it has only recently been a source of collectible mineral specimens. Despite being among the newer finds in the mineral collec...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Large Iridescent Pyrite on Quartz Mineral Specimen from Indonesia
Large Iridescent Pyrite on Quartz Mineral Specimen from Indonesia

Large Iridescent Pyrite on Quartz Mineral Specimen from Indonesia

Located in New York, NY

This striking large Pyrite on Quartz combination mineral specimen from Indonesia features sharply defined octahedral Pyrite crystals naturally intergrown with clear Quartz points.

Category

2010s Indonesian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Chartreuse Brazilianite Mineral Specimen – Linópolis, Brazil
Chartreuse Brazilianite Mineral Specimen – Linópolis, Brazil

Chartreuse Brazilianite Mineral Specimen – Linópolis, Brazil

Located in Edison, NJ

Brazilianite is a phosphate mineral loved for its brilliant color and gemlike crystals.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Purple Amethyst & Calcite Mineral Specimen, Artigas, Uruguay
Purple Amethyst & Calcite Mineral Specimen, Artigas, Uruguay

Purple Amethyst & Calcite Mineral Specimen, Artigas, Uruguay

Located in Edison, NJ

This specimen exhibits a complex combination of three different mineral species.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Canary Yellow Calcite Mineral Specimen – Rudny, Kazakhstan
Canary Yellow Calcite Mineral Specimen – Rudny, Kazakhstan

Canary Yellow Calcite Mineral Specimen – Rudny, Kazakhstan

Located in Edison, NJ

Although abundant, the many shapes, colors, and associations of calcite make for a seemingly infinite number of permutations. This allows collectors to have entire suites consisting ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Kazakhstani Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

Natural Goethite Crystal Vug from Morocco, Mineral Specimen
Natural Goethite Crystal Vug from Morocco, Mineral Specimen

Natural Goethite Crystal Vug from Morocco, Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

Reddish brown tones contrast beautifully with the dark interior, creating a bold, sculptural presence. A collector-grade specimen forged by nature and sourced from one of Morocco’s ...

Category

2010s Moroccan Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China
Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China

Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China

Located in Edison, NJ

This breathtaking specimen comes from a distinctive group of fluorites that have affectionately been nicknamed, “tanzanite fluorite” for their gemlike aesthetics and color-shifting a...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

Smoky Quartz Sphere Mineral Specimen – Minas Gerais, Brazil
Smoky Quartz Sphere Mineral Specimen – Minas Gerais, Brazil

Smoky Quartz Sphere Mineral Specimen – Minas Gerais, Brazil

Located in Edison, NJ

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...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Apophyllite on Stilbite Crystal Cluster – Natural Mineral Specimen
Apophyllite on Stilbite Crystal Cluster – Natural Mineral Specimen

Apophyllite on Stilbite Crystal Cluster – Natural Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

This large and textural piece features an abundance of waxy peach stilbite growing with incredibly lustrous and clear apophyllite crystals on top for a delicately-hued arrangement su...

Category

2010s Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Sky-blue Aragonite Mineral Specimen – Wenshan Mine, China
Sky-blue Aragonite Mineral Specimen – Wenshan Mine, China

Sky-blue Aragonite Mineral Specimen – Wenshan Mine, China

Located in Edison, NJ

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...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Collection of 13 Prehistoric Mineral Specimens including Pyrite & Galena
Collection of 13 Prehistoric Mineral Specimens including Pyrite & Galena

Collection of 13 Prehistoric Mineral Specimens including Pyrite & Galena

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Silver Wire Mineral Specimen with Calcite Crystals – Kongsberg, Norway
Silver Wire Mineral Specimen with Calcite Crystals – Kongsberg, Norway

Silver Wire Mineral Specimen with Calcite Crystals – Kongsberg, Norway

Located in Edison, NJ

In the world of mineral collecting, silver specimens and sulfosalts are revered classics with a cult-like following.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Norwegian Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Natural Quartz Geode Mineral Specimen in Iron-Stained Matrix
Natural Quartz Geode Mineral Specimen in Iron-Stained Matrix

Natural Quartz Geode Mineral Specimen in Iron-Stained Matrix

Located in Bradenton, FL

Natural Quartz Geode in Iron-Stained Matrix. Quartz crystals developed over millions of years inside a hollow cavity from ancient volcanic activity. The dark outer layer was most li...

Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Quartz

Cerussite and Rosasite Mineral Specimen, Tsumeb Mine, Namibia, 1970s
Cerussite and Rosasite Mineral Specimen, Tsumeb Mine, Namibia, 1970s

Cerussite and Rosasite Mineral Specimen, Tsumeb Mine, Namibia, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

This singular vintage combination specimen from the famed Tsumeb Mine in Namibia, sourced in the 1970s, presents a remarkable display of mineralogical beauty.

Category

Vintage 1970s Namibian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #D7U
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #D7U

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #D7U

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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 ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Golden Yellow Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Elmwood Mine, USA
Golden Yellow Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Elmwood Mine, USA

Golden Yellow Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Elmwood Mine, USA

Located in Edison, NJ

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...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Pink Heart Rhodochrosite Slice Mineral Specimen, Capillitas Mine, Argentina
Pink Heart Rhodochrosite Slice Mineral Specimen, Capillitas Mine, Argentina

Pink Heart Rhodochrosite Slice Mineral Specimen, Capillitas Mine, Argentina

Located in Edison, NJ

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...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Argentine Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen #L2L
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen #L2L

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen #L2L

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #HJA
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #HJA

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #HJA

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #E4G
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #E4G

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #E4G

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #S5C
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #S5C

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #S5C

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #B3K
Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #B3K

Whole Ammonite Fossil, Mineral Specimen, Jurassic Cretaceous Period #B3K

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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:...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Green Quartz var. Prasiolite Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen – China
Green Quartz var. Prasiolite Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen – China

Green Quartz var. Prasiolite Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen – China

Located in Edison, NJ

Quartz can be found in nearly every corner of the earth, yet despite its abundance, there are some rarer varieties of quartz that differentiate themselves with their distinctive colo...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Large Pyrite Crystal Cluster from Peru – 3.8 lb Mineral Specimen
Large Pyrite Crystal Cluster from Peru – 3.8 lb Mineral Specimen

Large Pyrite Crystal Cluster from Peru – 3.8 lb Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

Mined in the mineral‑rich regions of Peru, this pyrite exemplifies the country’s reputation for producing world‑class specimens.

Category

2010s Peruvian Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite

Genuine Malachite Stalactites from the DRC – Vibrant Green Mineral Specimen
Genuine Malachite Stalactites from the DRC – Vibrant Green Mineral Specimen

Genuine Malachite Stalactites from the DRC – Vibrant Green Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

The impressive height of this piece makes it stand out even more prominently among comparable specimens. As a result, it serves beautifully as a statement display, a natural history ...

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Black and White Calcite Heart Twin Mineral Specimen, Palmarejo, Mexico
Black and White Calcite Heart Twin Mineral Specimen, Palmarejo, Mexico

Black and White Calcite Heart Twin Mineral Specimen, Palmarejo, Mexico

Located in Edison, NJ

Aside from its gold and silver reserves, the area has also become notable to mineral collectors for its distinctive outcrop of twinned, multigenerational calcite specimens.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Green, Blue Malachite and Chrysocolla Stalactite Slice Mineral Specimen- DRC
Green, Blue Malachite and Chrysocolla Stalactite Slice Mineral Specimen- DRC

Green, Blue Malachite and Chrysocolla Stalactite Slice Mineral Specimen- DRC

Located in Edison, NJ

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...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Malachite, Multi-gemstone

Seafoam Green Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen – Dongpo Ore Field, China
Seafoam Green Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen – Dongpo Ore Field, China

Seafoam Green Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen – Dongpo Ore Field, China

Located in Edison, NJ

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...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

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Natural Malachite Mineral Specimen
Natural Malachite Mineral Specimen

Natural Malachite Mineral Specimen

Unavailable

H 5 in W 11 in D 8 in

Natural Malachite Mineral Specimen

Located in Livingston, NJ

Natural mineral specimens are beautiful accents to any room.

Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Pair of cactus amethyst mineral specimens.
Pair of cactus amethyst mineral specimens.

Pair of cactus amethyst mineral specimens.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of cactus amethyst mineral specimens. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WWW.CONNOISSEURANTIQUES.COM

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures

Large Galena Mineral Specimen
Large Galena Mineral Specimen

Large Galena Mineral Specimen

Unavailable

H 15 in W 19 in D 6 in

Large Galena Mineral Specimen

Located in Austin, TX

A large natural specimen of galena mineral from Russia, on a thick lucite base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Russian Organic Modern Sculptures

Large Pyrite Mineral Specimen
Large Pyrite Mineral Specimen

Large Pyrite Mineral Specimen

Unavailable

H 13 in W 14 in D 8 in

Large Pyrite Mineral Specimen

Located in Austin, TX

Large cabinet size in excellent condition. This amazing specimen of pyrite, with it's metallic lustre and yellowish color makes it clear why this mineral is also called 'fool's gold'...

Category

Vintage 1950s Uruguayan Organic Modern Sculptures

Materials

Pyrite

Palmwood Book Box of 35 Mineral Specimens from Democratic Republic of Congo
Palmwood Book Box of 35 Mineral Specimens from Democratic Republic of Congo

Palmwood Book Box of 35 Mineral Specimens from Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

A superb collection of 35 mineral specimens that were collected from different mine sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo by the minerologist called in to assess the sites and th...

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Copper

Polished Black Resin and Labradorite Tray by Michael Laut
Polished Black Resin and Labradorite Tray by Michael Laut

Polished Black Resin and Labradorite Tray by Michael Laut

By Michael Laut

Located in New York, NY

A polished black resin tray with a labradorite mineral specimen embedded into the surface. The handles are done in real black dyed African crocodile belly with polished nickel mounts...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Stone, Nickel

Decorated Red Mediterranean Sea Fan on Calcite Mineral Base
Decorated Red Mediterranean Sea Fan on Calcite Mineral Base

Decorated Red Mediterranean Sea Fan on Calcite Mineral Base

By Interi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Red Mediterranean sea fan decorated with Baroque, natural forming pearls and red coral (Sicily) on a calcite mineral base with inclusions. Sea Fan's are also known as "soft coral" an...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

18th Century Decorated Italian Church Candlestick / Art Accessory
18th Century Decorated Italian Church Candlestick / Art Accessory

18th Century Decorated Italian Church Candlestick / Art Accessory

By Interi

Located in Atlanta, GA

What is unusual about the mineral are the natural forming double-terminated calcite crystals growing from the mineral specimen.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Candlesticks

Gleaming Massive 63 Lbs. Amethyst Open Specimen Minas Gerais, Brazil
Gleaming Massive 63 Lbs. Amethyst Open Specimen Minas Gerais, Brazil

Gleaming Massive 63 Lbs. Amethyst Open Specimen Minas Gerais, Brazil

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Only one place on earth were the highest quality amethyst mineral specimen geodes found-in Brazil, where this one if from.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst

Druzy Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen
Druzy Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen

Druzy Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen

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H 18.5 in W 10 in D 7 in

Druzy Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen

Located in Astoria, NY

Druzy Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen, mounted on a black patinated metal stand.

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Natural Mineral Specimen Collection
Natural Mineral Specimen Collection

Natural Mineral Specimen Collection

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H 2.75 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Natural Mineral Specimen Collection

Located in Houston, TX

A handsome display of earth’s most breathtaking examples of natural history that have formed over the past 450 million years. Four natural mineral specimens collected from around the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Barite on Fluorite Mineral Specimen
Barite on Fluorite Mineral Specimen

Barite on Fluorite Mineral Specimen

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H 2.13 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in

Barite on Fluorite Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

Sourced for its rarity and aesthetic brilliance, this collectible mineral specimen is perfect for luxury interiors and refined crystal collections.

Category

2010s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Large Natural Quartz Mineral Specimen on Stand
Large Natural Quartz Mineral Specimen on Stand

Large Natural Quartz Mineral Specimen on Stand

Located in Astoria, NY

Large natural quartz mineral specimen on wood stand. Overall: 14" H x 10" W x 8" D.

Category

Mid-20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen on Brass Stand
Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen on Brass Stand

Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen on Brass Stand

Located in Astoria, NY

Clear rock crystal quartz mineral specimen slap on a fitted brass stand. Overall: 14" H x 8.25" W x 5.5" D.

Category

20th Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Brass

Monumental Himalayan Quartz Crystal Geode Mineral Specimen
Monumental Himalayan Quartz Crystal Geode Mineral Specimen

Monumental Himalayan Quartz Crystal Geode Mineral Specimen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This stunning Monumental Himalayan Quartz Crystal Geode Mineral Specimen is a natural wonder. It is formed when water seeps into cracks in the earth and evaporates, leaving behind a ...

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Very Large Lapis Lazuli Mineral Specimen
Very Large Lapis Lazuli Mineral Specimen

Very Large Lapis Lazuli Mineral Specimen

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H 21.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.25 in

Very Large Lapis Lazuli Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

Very large polished lapis lazuli mineral specimen from Afghanistan, free standing and weighing 85 lbs.

Category

Late 20th Century Afghan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Very Large Lapis Lazuli Mineral Specimen
Very Large Lapis Lazuli Mineral Specimen

Very Large Lapis Lazuli Mineral Specimen

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H 2 in W 14.5 in L 2 in

Very Large Lapis Lazuli Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

Very large polished lapis lazuli mineral specimen from Afghanistan, free standing and weighing 42 lbs.

Category

Late 20th Century Afghan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Pyrite Mineral Specimen, Custom Mounted From Spain
Pyrite Mineral Specimen, Custom Mounted From Spain

Pyrite Mineral Specimen, Custom Mounted From Spain

Located in New York, NY

Pyrite Mineral Specimen on a black painted metal custom stand with small points of quartz attached.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite, Metal

Large Mineral Specimen of Black Tourmaline and Quartz
Large Mineral Specimen of Black Tourmaline and Quartz

Large Mineral Specimen of Black Tourmaline and Quartz

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large mineral specimen of smoky quartz with a black tourmaline formation in front, on Stand.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline

Large Sandstone Concretion, Natural Mineral Specimen
Large Sandstone Concretion, Natural Mineral Specimen

Large Sandstone Concretion, Natural Mineral Specimen

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large sandstone concretion, natural mineral specimen Sahara desert, prehistoric Measures: Height on custom display stand 6.25 in. / 16 cm These “radio dial” or “headlamp” fo...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Algerian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Sandstone

Natural Mineral Specimens on Sterling Silver Collection
Natural Mineral Specimens on Sterling Silver Collection

Natural Mineral Specimens on Sterling Silver Collection

Located in Houston, TX

A handsome display of earth’s most breathtaking examples of natural history that have formed over the past 450 million years. Three natural mineral specimens collected from around th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Sterling Silver

Mica Mineral Specimen
Mica Mineral Specimen

Mica Mineral Specimen

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H 4 in W 7 in D 5 in

Mica Mineral Specimen

Located in Astoria, NY

A large vintage mica specimen featuring mica blades clustered together in various positions and angles. Considering the general flakiness of mica, this piece is in great condition.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Amethyst Quartz Prism Mineral Specimen
Amethyst Quartz Prism Mineral Specimen

Amethyst Quartz Prism Mineral Specimen

Located in Astoria, NY

Amethyst quartz decorative mineral specimen in shape of a large shard or prism.

Category

20th Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Amethyst

Set of Rosequartz, Silver and Mineral Specimen Bird Figures
Set of Rosequartz, Silver and Mineral Specimen Bird Figures

Set of Rosequartz, Silver and Mineral Specimen Bird Figures

Located in London, GB

Each cockatoo is mounted on silver feet, which are shown perched on a natural mineral specimen made from polycrystalline calcite: a delicate, almost translucent mineral material.

Category

20th Century European Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Silver

Light Blue Celestite Mineral Specimen Presented on a Custom Mount
Light Blue Celestite Mineral Specimen Presented on a Custom Mount

Light Blue Celestite Mineral Specimen Presented on a Custom Mount

Located in New York, NY

This Celestine mineral specimen has a delicate light blue natural coloring and was mined in Madagascar where the best examples are found.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

Massive Turquenite Mineral Specimen
Massive Turquenite Mineral Specimen

Massive Turquenite Mineral Specimen

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H 20 in W 16 in D 9 in

Massive Turquenite Mineral Specimen

Located in Rochester, NY

A Howlite ( Magnesite ) natural mineral specimen of voluminous size and weighing approximately 100 - 120 pounds.

Category

20th Century Canadian Other Decorative Objects

20th Century Italian Multi-Stone Mosaic Mineral Specimen Box with Onyx Interior
20th Century Italian Multi-Stone Mosaic Mineral Specimen Box with Onyx Interior

20th Century Italian Multi-Stone Mosaic Mineral Specimen Box with Onyx Interior

Located in Point Richmond, CA

20th Century Italian Multi-Stone Mosaic Mineral Specimen Box with Onyx Interior This exquisitely made natural mineral specimen box features sixty four .75-inch sliced stone squares ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Alabaster

Mineral Specimen Collection, from a circa 1891 School in France
Mineral Specimen Collection, from a circa 1891 School in France

Mineral Specimen Collection, from a circa 1891 School in France

Located in Highwood, IL

There are approximately, 200 mineral specimens and each one is marked and mounted on a small stand.

Category

Antique 1890s French Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Brilliant Smokey Brown Topaz Mineral Specimen
Brilliant Smokey Brown Topaz Mineral Specimen

Brilliant Smokey Brown Topaz Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

This brilliant mineral specimen of Topaz showcases a beautiful array of smokey brown tones and a crystalline shape.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects

Natural Mineral Specimen: a Group of White and Smoke Quartz Crystals, Italy 1880
Natural Mineral Specimen: a Group of White and Smoke Quartz Crystals, Italy 1880

Natural Mineral Specimen: a Group of White and Smoke Quartz Crystals, Italy 1880

Located in Milan, IT

A Naturalia mineral specimen. White and smoke quartz crystals mounted over a carved gold gilded wooden base.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Luxe Sliced Geode Quartz Mineral Specimen
Luxe Sliced Geode Quartz Mineral Specimen

Luxe Sliced Geode Quartz Mineral Specimen

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H 12 in W 13.5 in D 4 in

Luxe Sliced Geode Quartz Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

An outstanding sliced geode Quartz mineral specimen with a smokey Quartz trim that leads into a exquisite array of tone on tone mix of whites, creams and pale blues.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Objects

Calcite on Smithsonite Mineral Specimen from Kelly Mine, New Mexico
Calcite on Smithsonite Mineral Specimen from Kelly Mine, New Mexico

Calcite on Smithsonite Mineral Specimen from Kelly Mine, New Mexico

Located in New York, NY

Highlights: Genuine mineral specimen from Kelly Mine, New Mexico White calcite crystals perched on blue smithsonite Strong visual contrast and well-defined crystallization Ideal for...

Category

2010s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Mounted Pyrite Mineral Specimen "Fools Gold" with Quartz Inclusions from Peru
Mounted Pyrite Mineral Specimen "Fools Gold" with Quartz Inclusions from Peru

Mounted Pyrite Mineral Specimen "Fools Gold" with Quartz Inclusions from Peru

Located in New York, NY

Pyrite Mineral Specimen on a black painted metal custom stand with small points of quartz attached.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Napoleon III Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Pyrite, Metal

Outstanding Sliced Geode Amyethyst Mineral Specimen
Outstanding Sliced Geode Amyethyst Mineral Specimen

Outstanding Sliced Geode Amyethyst Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

This outstanding sliced geode mineral specimen of Quartz with a trim in hues of blues, ambers and greys has a beautiful organic elongated shape and features a core of dramatic Amethy...

Category

20th Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Objects

Luxe Sliced Amethyst Crystal Mineral Specimen
Luxe Sliced Amethyst Crystal Mineral Specimen

Luxe Sliced Amethyst Crystal Mineral Specimen

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H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in

Luxe Sliced Amethyst Crystal Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

This luxe and outstanding sliced geode mineral specimen has an epicenter of rich Amethyst Crystal which is surrounded by a smokey Quartz trim that leads into a exquisite array of ton...

Category

20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects

Ultra Chic Organic Sliced Geode Mineral Specimen
Ultra Chic Organic Sliced Geode Mineral Specimen

Ultra Chic Organic Sliced Geode Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

This impressive sliced geode mineral specimen features a natural shape that is trimmed in hues of deep blues, lavender, burnt and smokey umber all amalgamated on a smooth front face.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Monumental Sliced Geode Amethyst Crystal Mineral Specimen
Monumental Sliced Geode Amethyst Crystal Mineral Specimen

Monumental Sliced Geode Amethyst Crystal Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

This monumental sliced geode mineral specimen of Quartz with an interior trim of brilliant colors has a beautiful elongated shape and features a core of dramatic Amethyst crystals th...

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20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects

Impressive Mounted Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
Impressive Mounted Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen

Impressive Mounted Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

This sculptural mineral specimen, Tourmaline, comes mounted on an ebobnized walnut base and consists of prismatic, vertical striated crystals.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Modern Sculptures

Sliced Geode Quartz Mineral Specimen with Citrine Center
Sliced Geode Quartz Mineral Specimen with Citrine Center

Sliced Geode Quartz Mineral Specimen with Citrine Center

Located in New York, NY

Outstanding sliced geode Quartz mineral specimen that frames an exquisite array of pale blue tones and deep purple, taupes and plum , mounted on an ebonized walnut pedestal.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Modern Sculptures

Rare Apopholite and Stilbite Mineral Specimen on iron stand
Rare Apopholite and Stilbite Mineral Specimen on iron stand

Rare Apopholite and Stilbite Mineral Specimen on iron stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare Apopholite (clear) and Stilbite (pink) Mineral Specimen, on custom iron stand

Category

20th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Impressive and Stunning Rock Crystal Quartz Mineral Specimen
Impressive and Stunning Rock Crystal Quartz Mineral Specimen

Impressive and Stunning Rock Crystal Quartz Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

This stunning rock crystal mineral specimen is a gorgeous natural formed quartz.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Architectural Elements

Impressive Pyrite Mineral Specimen on a Thick Lucite Base
Impressive Pyrite Mineral Specimen on a Thick Lucite Base

Impressive Pyrite Mineral Specimen on a Thick Lucite Base

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional pyrite mineral specimen is spectacular in its form. This sizable and stunning mineral specimen of Pyrite demonstrates the aesthetic power of nature at its finest.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Pyrite

Organic Sliced Geode Mineral Specimen in Copper, Umber and Browns
Organic Sliced Geode Mineral Specimen in Copper, Umber and Browns

Organic Sliced Geode Mineral Specimen in Copper, Umber and Browns

Located in New York, NY

This sliced mineral specimen exemplifies mother nature at her best.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Objects

Rose Quartz Flamingo on an Aquamarine Mineral Specimen Base
Rose Quartz Flamingo on an Aquamarine Mineral Specimen Base

Rose Quartz Flamingo on an Aquamarine Mineral Specimen Base

Located in Toronto, ON

A beautiful hand carved semi precious rose quartz flamingo mounted on an aquamarine mineral specimen base. This exotic bird is a decorative combination of ornithology and geology.

Category

2010s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rose Quartz, Precious Stone

Organic Sliced Geode Mineral Specimen in Navy Blue & Browns
Organic Sliced Geode Mineral Specimen in Navy Blue & Browns

Organic Sliced Geode Mineral Specimen in Navy Blue & Browns

Located in New York, NY

Sliced geode mineral specimen with an organic, free-form mix of rich navy and light blues, dark browns, burnt orange and ambers.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects

Desert Crystal Gypsum Geode Vintage Mineral Specimen
Desert Crystal Gypsum Geode Vintage Mineral Specimen

Desert Crystal Gypsum Geode Vintage Mineral Specimen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This stunning desert crystal gypsum geode is a natural wonder. It is formed when water seeps into cracks in the earth and evaporates, leaving behind a deposit of gypsum crystals. Des...

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Rare & Impressive Pyrite Mineral Specimen on a Thick Lucite Base
Rare & Impressive Pyrite Mineral Specimen on a Thick Lucite Base

Rare & Impressive Pyrite Mineral Specimen on a Thick Lucite Base

Located in New York, NY

This large, rare and very impressive mineral specimen of Pyrite is a stunning example of nature at its best.

Category

20th Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Objects

Crystal Lepidolite Geode w Tourmaline Vintage Mineral Specimen
Crystal Lepidolite Geode w Tourmaline Vintage Mineral Specimen

Crystal Lepidolite Geode w Tourmaline Vintage Mineral Specimen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This beautiful crystal geode is a stunning addition to any home or office. The geode is filled with vibrant green tourmaline crystals, which sparkle and glimmer in the light. The geo...

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Calcite on Amethyst Cluster — Large Natural Mineral Specimen
Calcite on Amethyst Cluster — Large Natural Mineral Specimen

Calcite on Amethyst Cluster — Large Natural Mineral Specimen

Located in New York, NY

The specimen features a striking, oversized calcite crystal rising from the center of the amethyst cluster. Its rich orange‑red coloration immediately draws the eye, and the crystal’...

Category

2010s Uruguayan Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Sliced Quartz Geode Amyethyst Mineral Specimen with an Ebonized Walnut Base
Sliced Quartz Geode Amyethyst Mineral Specimen with an Ebonized Walnut Base

Sliced Quartz Geode Amyethyst Mineral Specimen with an Ebonized Walnut Base

Located in New York, NY

This sliced Quartz geode mineral specimen has a trim of faint blues and grays with a beautiful organic shape and features a core of dramatic Amethyst crystals that could be used in a...

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20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects

Golden Rutilated Quartz Sphere Mineral Specimen, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Golden Rutilated Quartz Sphere Mineral Specimen, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Golden Rutilated Quartz Sphere Mineral Specimen, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Located in Edison, NJ

It comprises two different mineral species, rutile and quartz. Rutile is a titanium dioxide that can form in various colors, including copper or golden metallic tones.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Multi-gemstone

Metallic Meteorite Var, Pallasite Mineral Specimen, Magadan District, Russia
Metallic Meteorite Var, Pallasite Mineral Specimen, Magadan District, Russia

Metallic Meteorite Var, Pallasite Mineral Specimen, Magadan District, Russia

Located in Edison, NJ

Pallasites are a rare subclass of meteorite that are primarily composed of an iron-nickel matrix (host-rock) and olivine crystals. (Many are familiar with olivine in its gemstone for...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Russian Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Iron, Nickel

Amethyst Mineral Specimen with High Crystal Peaks on Wooden Stand
Amethyst Mineral Specimen with High Crystal Peaks on Wooden Stand

Amethyst Mineral Specimen with High Crystal Peaks on Wooden Stand

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous deep purple amethyst cluster with high peaked crystals. The polished frame shows mineral layers developing from the rough basalt, to the grey/blue agate, the thick layer o...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier South American Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Whole Ammonite Fossil with Crystals, Mineral Specimen Jurassic Cretaceous #T7G
Whole Ammonite Fossil with Crystals, Mineral Specimen Jurassic Cretaceous #T7G

Whole Ammonite Fossil with Crystals, Mineral Specimen Jurassic Cretaceous #T7G

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 7.5 × 5.5 × 1.25 in./ 19 × 14 × 3 cm Weight: 1 lb 9 oz/ 710 gm In this example, the complex patte...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Precious Stone

Natural Malachite Obelisk Mineral Specimen
Natural Malachite Obelisk Mineral Specimen

Natural Malachite Obelisk Mineral Specimen

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H 15.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Natural Malachite Obelisk Mineral Specimen

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This one-of-a-kind malachite obelisk is one of the best I have come across, with pleasing proportions, a regal design, and a degree of complexity requiring greater skill and precisio...

Category

20th Century European Other Obelisks

Materials

Malachite, Onyx

Early 20th Century Russian Malachite Book Form Box with Mineral Specimens
Early 20th Century Russian Malachite Book Form Box with Mineral Specimens

Early 20th Century Russian Malachite Book Form Box with Mineral Specimens

Located in London, GB

It lifts up to reveal a later fitted glass and brass mounted collection of 28 mineral specimens from mines in the Congo with the name table verso in French, listed as name, specimen ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Hand Carved Chalcedony Lizard Mineral Specimen
Hand Carved Chalcedony Lizard Mineral Specimen

Hand Carved Chalcedony Lizard Mineral Specimen

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This nicely proportioned, finely carved hardstone sculpture captures these reptiles’ enigmatic, curious presence. The milky blue translucence of the stone adds to the effect. Chalc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

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Magnificent Large Vanadinite Table top, Decorative Sculpture object
Magnificent Large Vanadinite Table top, Decorative Sculpture object

Magnificent Large Vanadinite Table top, Decorative Sculpture object

Located in London, GB

An exceptional large specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, covered entirely with brilliant, deep red crystals of varying sizes. The crystals are densely packed together, forming a con...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz

Pink Fluorite on Smoky Quartz, Switzerland
Pink Fluorite on Smoky Quartz, Switzerland

Pink Fluorite on Smoky Quartz, Switzerland

$655,000

H 11.23 in W 5.01 in D 4.73 in

Pink Fluorite on Smoky Quartz, Switzerland

Located in New York, NY

PINK FLUORITE ON SMOKY QUARTZ Tiefengletscher, Furka, Uri, Switzerland 28.5 cm tall x 12.7 cm wide In the mineral kingdom there are hierarchies, not all of them actually correct. Bu...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Swiss Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Natural Genuine Green Fluorapophyllite Mineral From India
Natural Genuine Green Fluorapophyllite Mineral From India

Natural Genuine Green Fluorapophyllite Mineral From India

$3,375Sale Price|25% Off

H 2 in W 2.72 in D 3.5 in

Natural Genuine Green Fluorapophyllite Mineral From India

Located in New York, NY

From Pashan Hill Quarry, Poona District, Maharashtra, India. Radial spray of transparent green fluorapophyllite crystals with lustrous crystal faces with stilbite on matrix. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic, Rose Quartz

Aquamarine with Schorl on Orthoclase, Pakistan
Aquamarine with Schorl on Orthoclase, Pakistan

Aquamarine with Schorl on Orthoclase, Pakistan

$325,000

H 4.53 in W 5.01 in D 4.34 in

Aquamarine with Schorl on Orthoclase, Pakistan

Located in New York, NY

Aquamarine with Schorl on Orthoclase Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 12.7 cm wide x 11.5 cm tall Ex-collection William Ferris There are two significant...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Tourmaline on Lepidolite, Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Brazil
Tourmaline on Lepidolite, Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Brazil

Tourmaline on Lepidolite, Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Brazil

Located in New York, NY

Tourmaline on Lepidolite Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 11.5 cm tall x 12 cm wide Large "rocket-like" crystals burst forth from a lavender lepidolite matrix...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix Khénifra Province, Morocco
Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix Khénifra Province, Morocco

Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix Khénifra Province, Morocco

$16,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 5 in W 3 in D 5 in

Vanadinite Crystal Cluster on Matrix Khénifra Province, Morocco

Located in New York, NY

From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco Here is an exceptional world class specimen of lustrous crystal luster of red-orange vanadinite crystals covering all sid...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Smoky Quartz Gwindel, Switzerland
Smoky Quartz Gwindel, Switzerland

Smoky Quartz Gwindel, Switzerland

$155,000

H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in

Smoky Quartz Gwindel, Switzerland

Located in New York, NY

SMOKY QUARTZ GWINDEL Les Courtes, Chamonix, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France 12 cm tall x 12 cm wide This Alpine region is most well known...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Swiss Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Afghanistan
Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Afghanistan

Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Afghanistan

Located in New York, NY

Fluorapatite (bi-color) with Cleavelandite, Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field, Dara-e-Pech District, Kunar, Afghanistan 6 cm tall x 7 cm wide Fluorapatite is found in several colors, purp...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

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Mineral Specimen For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mineral specimen is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct mineral specimen — often made from stone, rock crystal and metal — can elevate any home. There are 499 antique and vintage mineral specimen for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 128 modern editions to choose from as well. Mineral specimen have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mineral specimen to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, Rococo and mid-century modern mineral specimen are of considerable interest. Many mineral specimen are appealing in their simplicity, but Interi, Morrison Thomas and Pietra Gallery produced popular mineral specimen that are worth a look.

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Mineral specimen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,110, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $655,000.

Finding the Right Natural-specimens for You

Natural specimens turn things found in nature, such as rocks, crystals and timber, into art. Sometimes these specimens are hand-carved into sculptures. Other times, antique, new and vintage natural specimens themselves are best displayed in their most untouched state. These pieces range from Victorian-era objects to modern-day designs and include everything from sculptures made from animal horns to works in wood, either as sculptures or merely imposing and provocative chunks of driftwood.

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Whatever your taste, the selection of antique, new and vintage natural specimens on 1stDibs includes precisely the right piece for your space.