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Angular Purple Fluorite Specimen with Quartz Coating
Angular Purple Fluorite Specimen with Quartz Coating

Angular Purple Fluorite Specimen with Quartz Coating

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A naturally-occurring angular purple fluorite mineral specimen with a quartz coating, presented on

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Natural Specimen: a Native Copper and Vanadinite Crystals, Italy, 1880
Natural Specimen: a Native Copper and Vanadinite Crystals, Italy, 1880

Natural Specimen: a Native Copper and Vanadinite Crystals, Italy, 1880

Located in Milan, IT

A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druze of Vanadinite and native copper crystals, mounted over carved

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Copper

Natural Specimen: Cubic Pyrite and Fluorite Crystals, Italy, 1880
Natural Specimen: Cubic Pyrite and Fluorite Crystals, Italy, 1880

Natural Specimen: Cubic Pyrite and Fluorite Crystals, Italy, 1880

Located in Milan, IT

A Naturalia mineral specimen. A fluorite crystals and cubic pyrite cristals mounted over a guild

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

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

Naturally Formed Mineral 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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Natural specimen: with amethyst, mica and desert rose crystals, Italy 1880.
Natural specimen: with amethyst, mica and desert rose crystals, Italy 1880.

Natural specimen: with amethyst, mica and desert rose crystals, Italy 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druse with Amethyst, Mica and Desert rose crystals, mounted over a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal

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

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Cabinet Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A varied and impressive collection of 3 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural Purple Fluorite Specimen with Quartz Crystals
Natural Purple Fluorite Specimen with Quartz Crystals

Natural Purple Fluorite Specimen with Quartz Crystals

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A fascinating, natural purple fluorite mineral specimen with a quartz crystal coating, presented on

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Large Natural British Dogtooth Calcite Specimen
Large Natural British Dogtooth Calcite Specimen

Large Natural British Dogtooth Calcite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

light coloured, almost translucent quality. It is an impressive mineral specimen with a width of almost

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Lapis Lazuli Specimen
Lapis Lazuli Specimen

Lapis Lazuli Specimen

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully polished lapis lazuli mineral specimen from Afghanistan. This semi-precious stone has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Large Pyrite Mineral, 130 Lbs / 59 Kg
Large Pyrite Mineral, 130 Lbs / 59 Kg

Large Pyrite Mineral, 130 Lbs / 59 Kg

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Pyrite mineral specimen. It is an usually large piece of pyrite and very rare to come by in this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite

Celestite, Calcite, and Quartz Crystal Specimen
Celestite, Calcite, and Quartz Crystal Specimen

Celestite, Calcite, and Quartz Crystal Specimen

Located in Astoria, NY

Sky Blue Celestite, Orange Calcite, and Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen, on a

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Huge Natural Mineral, Sculptural Malachite from Congo
Huge Natural Mineral, Sculptural Malachite from Congo

Huge Natural Mineral, Sculptural Malachite from Congo

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

This mineral specimen from Congo, mix of malachite and chrysocolla, is deviated from copper

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Malachite

Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Eggs
Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Eggs

Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Eggs

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A collection of 40 polished specimen hardstone and marble eggs displaying a variety of minerals

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Display Eggs
Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Display Eggs

Collection of Polished Hardstone Mineral Display Eggs

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A collection of 30 polished specimen hardstone and marble eggs displaying a variety of minerals

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Polished Mtorolite Specimen
Large Polished Mtorolite Specimen

Large Polished Mtorolite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A striking large naturally shaped mtorolite specimen originating from Zimbabwe. This rare mineral

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Zimbabwean Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Natural Pyrite Specimen
Large Natural Pyrite Specimen

Large Natural Pyrite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

of years, this striking mineral specimen showcases a distinctive golden colour, typical of pyrite

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Gem Green Apophyllite Mineral with Stilbite from India (16 lbs.)
Gem Green Apophyllite Mineral with Stilbite from India (16 lbs.)

Gem Green Apophyllite Mineral with Stilbite from India (16 lbs.)

Located in New York, NY

luster. Whether you appreciate natural décor, collect mineral specimens, or want a meaningful gift for

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen
Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen

Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A naturally occurring blue-green botryoidal chrysocolla mineral specimen, originating from

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen
Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen

Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

striking mineral specimen has a calcite base with a pyrite coating. It showcases a distinctive golden

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Pyrite

Sculptural Geode Specimen with Natural Forming Crystal & Baroque Pearl in Matrix
Sculptural Geode Specimen with Natural Forming Crystal & Baroque Pearl in Matrix

Sculptural Geode Specimen with Natural Forming Crystal & Baroque Pearl in Matrix

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

specimen is from the Appalachian region of North Carolina. This was dug by hand and includes golden druzy

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Minerals
Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Minerals

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Minerals

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An impressive and varied collection of 5 natural mineral specimens. Each presented on exclusive

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals
Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals

Collection of 3 Large Natural Cabinet Minerals

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A collection of 3 large natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Natural Cabinet Scale Pyrite Specimen
Large Natural Cabinet Scale Pyrite Specimen

Large Natural Cabinet Scale Pyrite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

. Naturally formed over millions of years, this striking mineral specimen showcases a distinctive golden

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Natural Pyrite Plate-like Specimen
Large Natural Pyrite Plate-like Specimen

Large Natural Pyrite Plate-like Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

mineral specimen showcases a distinctive golden colour, typical of pyrite, for which its metallic lustre

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Cabinet Quartz & Calcite Specimens
Collection of 5 Cabinet Quartz & Calcite Specimens

Collection of 5 Cabinet Quartz & Calcite Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Calcite Specimens
Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Calcite Specimens

Collection of 5 Cabinet Natural Calcite Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Mineral Crystals Including Selenite, Blacknite & Quartz
Collection of 5 Mineral Crystals Including Selenite, Blacknite & Quartz

Collection of 5 Mineral Crystals Including Selenite, Blacknite & Quartz

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An interesting and varied collection of 5 naturally-occurring mineral specimens, each presented on

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Natural Specimen Of Aragonite With Calcite From Pakistan
Natural Specimen Of Aragonite With Calcite From Pakistan

Natural Specimen Of Aragonite With Calcite From Pakistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

architectural in presence, it functions equally well as a collector’s mineral specimen or as a sophisticated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Natural Specimen Of Fluorite Cluster From Pakistan
Natural Specimen Of Fluorite Cluster From Pakistan

Natural Specimen Of Fluorite Cluster From Pakistan

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

. Known for producing some of the world’s most striking fluorite, Pakistan offers mineral specimens of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Natural Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen
Large Natural Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen

Large Natural Chrysocolla & Malachite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

polished versions. This spectacular mineral specimen is ideal for use as natural sculpture in an interior

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster Sculpture, 20th Century, USA
Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster Sculpture, 20th Century, USA

Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster Sculpture, 20th Century, USA

Located in Astoria, NY

Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen. 7.5" H x 22" W x 12" D. Provenance: From an East

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Natural Specimen Of Yellow Sphene With Aegirine From Pakistan
Natural Specimen Of Yellow Sphene With Aegirine From Pakistan

Natural Specimen Of Yellow Sphene With Aegirine From Pakistan

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

highlights the area’s geological richness and its ability to produce mineral specimens of outstanding clarity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Natural Specimen Of Fluorite with Calcite From Pakistan
Natural Specimen Of Fluorite with Calcite From Pakistan

Natural Specimen Of Fluorite with Calcite From Pakistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

impressive display specimen. Sourced from Pakistan’s celebrated mineral-rich deposits, this piece exemplifies

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Natural Specimen Of Celestite On Calcite From Afghanistan
Natural Specimen Of Celestite On Calcite From Afghanistan

Natural Specimen Of Celestite On Calcite From Afghanistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

unique geologic environment of Afghanistan, a region known for fine-quality mineral specimens. Untreated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Natural Specimen Rare Silver Galena Crystals From Peru
Natural Specimen Rare Silver Galena Crystals From Peru

Natural Specimen Rare Silver Galena Crystals From Peru

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

, Hunzala, Huallanca District, Ancash, Peru Treatment: None This striking mineral specimen features

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Natural Pyrite Specimen in Dome Display Case
Large Natural Pyrite Specimen in Dome Display Case

Large Natural Pyrite Specimen in Dome Display Case

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

years, this striking mineral specimen has a calcite base with a pyrite coating. It showcases a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Natural Specimen Of Faden Quartz With Brookite From Pakistan
Natural Specimen Of Faden Quartz With Brookite From Pakistan

Natural Specimen Of Faden Quartz With Brookite From Pakistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

for its exceptional alpine mineral specimens. The faden quartz displays the distinctive internal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Natural Specimen Of Chlorite Quartz On Calcite From Pakistan
Natural Specimen Of Chlorite Quartz On Calcite From Pakistan

Natural Specimen Of Chlorite Quartz On Calcite From Pakistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

region renowned for producing world-class mineral specimens. The quartz displays delicate green chlorite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Natural Specimen Tantalite With Muscovite On Matrix From Afghanistan
Natural Specimen Tantalite With Muscovite On Matrix From Afghanistan

Natural Specimen Tantalite With Muscovite On Matrix From Afghanistan

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

exquisite mineral specimen features lustrous tantalite crystals beautifully nestled with silvery muscovite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Natural Specimen Of Vorobyevite Alkali Beryl From Afghanistan
Natural Specimen Of Vorobyevite Alkali Beryl From Afghanistan

Natural Specimen Of Vorobyevite Alkali Beryl From Afghanistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

collectible mineral specimens, this piece represents both rarity and elegance. Its balanced proportions and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

92 Grams Adorable Combination Specimen Of Topaz With Schorl From Pakistan
92 Grams Adorable Combination Specimen Of Topaz With Schorl From Pakistan

92 Grams Adorable Combination Specimen Of Topaz With Schorl From Pakistan

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

, making this piece not only a fine mineral specimen but also an exquisite natural work of art, reflecting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other

Natural Specimen Schorl Black Tourmaline Crystals on Quartz from Pakistan
Natural Specimen Schorl Black Tourmaline Crystals on Quartz from Pakistan

Natural Specimen Schorl Black Tourmaline Crystals on Quartz from Pakistan

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

mineral specimen from Pakistan, a lustrous Schorl Black Tourmaline takes center stage, captivating the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Tourmaline

Natural Specimen Of Vibrant Fluorite On Quartz From Pakistan
Natural Specimen Of Vibrant Fluorite On Quartz From Pakistan

Natural Specimen Of Vibrant Fluorite On Quartz From Pakistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

geometry. Sourced from Pakistan, a region renowned for fine mineral specimens, this unpolished piece is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Natural Specimen Of Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal With Albite From Afghanistan
Natural Specimen Of Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal With Albite From Afghanistan

Natural Specimen Of Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal With Albite From Afghanistan

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

from Afghanistan is an exceptional mineral specimen showcasing vivid color zoning and striking clarity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Natural Specimen Of Black Tantalite Crystal on Albite From Afghanistan
Natural Specimen Of Black Tantalite Crystal on Albite From Afghanistan

Natural Specimen Of Black Tantalite Crystal on Albite From Afghanistan

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

within the Earth’s crust. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of fine mineral specimens.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Large Natural Cubed Pyrite Specimen
Large Natural Cubed Pyrite Specimen

Large Natural Cubed Pyrite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

piece in any property. Naturally formed over millions of years, this striking mineral specimen

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Natural Native Pyrite Specimen
Large Natural Native Pyrite Specimen

Large Natural Native Pyrite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

millions of years, this striking mineral specimen showcases a distinctive golden colour, typical of pyrite

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural Specimen Of Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal On Albite From Afghanistan
Natural Specimen Of Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal On Albite From Afghanistan

Natural Specimen Of Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal On Albite From Afghanistan

By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1

Located in Peshawar, PK

Tourmalines, Afghanistan delivers exceptional mineral specimens like this one, prized for their rarity, beauty

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Adam Style Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Azurite and Malachite Specimen from Arizona Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
Azurite and Malachite Specimen from Arizona Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

Azurite and Malachite Specimen from Arizona Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Malachite and Azurite Specimen on Custom Acrylic Base Arizona, USA This striking mineral specimen

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

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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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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.

Natural specimens serve as compelling decor in any collection or home. Just as any curious decorative object, such as an ancient scientific instrument or taxidermy mount, will draw attention to your carefully curated home library or mantel, natural specimens can spark interesting discussions about life and art. Whether it’s a piece of ancient pottery formed from natural clay, plants sculpted from metal, sculptures of animals or antique stone, they grant a window into all of nature’s wonders.

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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.

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