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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

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy 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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American 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 striking and intriguing collection of 3 natural mineral specimens each presented on an exclusive

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy 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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese 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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian 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 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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier 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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Norwegian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

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 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

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline

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

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 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

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

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier 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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Zimbabwean 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

A natural cabinet scale pyrite specimen. Originating from 5/15 level Wheal Jane Mine, Cornwall

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English 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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Venice Rising Quartz Muscovite Ammonite Sculpture
Venice Rising Quartz Muscovite Ammonite Sculpture

Venice Rising Quartz Muscovite Ammonite Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

One-of-a-kind natural mineral specimen sculpture, entitled "Venice Rising," created from an 18th

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

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

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Polished Banded Agate Mineral Specimen
Polished Banded Agate Mineral Specimen

Polished Banded Agate Mineral Specimen

Located in Astoria, NY

Polished Banded Agate Mineral Specimen, mounted on a walnut base. 10" H x 8" W x 3.75" D

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate

Druzy Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen
Druzy Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen

Druzy Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen

Located in Astoria, NY

Druzy Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen, mounted on a black patinated metal stand. Overall: 18.5" H

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Metal

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Quartz, Rock Crystal

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

A striking collection of 5 mineral specimens in natural form. Each presented on exclusive custom

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural Specimen Of Rare Rutile With Hematite Minerals From Brazil
Natural Specimen Of Rare Rutile With Hematite Minerals From Brazil

Natural Specimen Of Rare Rutile With Hematite Minerals From Brazil

Located in Peshawar, PK

: Horizonto, Bahia, Brazil Treatment: None This natural specimen of rare Rutile with Hematite from Brazil

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

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

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Rock Crystal, Granite

Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen
Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen

Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen

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

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Quartz

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. Hues range

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

, they are instantly recognizable and not uncommon in the mineral market. What sets certain specimens

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Gunmetal Hematite Crystal Mineral Specimen- England, UK
Gunmetal Hematite Crystal Mineral Specimen- England, UK

Gunmetal Hematite Crystal Mineral Specimen- England, UK

Located in Edison, NJ

among mineral collectors in its crystallized forms and is considered a staple of any world-class

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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

specimens where one is far different from the next. The Rudny area of Kazakhstan, specifically, is known for

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Kazakhstani Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster, Decorative Mineral Specimen, Brazil
Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster, Decorative Mineral Specimen, Brazil

Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster, Decorative Mineral Specimen, Brazil

Located in Glasgow, GB

growing from a natural quartz matrix. This raw mineral specimen measures approximately 15 cm wide, 10 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

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

mined since 1914 for ore, it has only recently been a source of collectible mineral specimens. Despite

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

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

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

the world of jewelry, in natural specimens, they can create magical illusions like in this piece. The

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Rock 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

frozen in time. Dimensional, colorful, and dynamic, it is a breathtaking example of natural art. The

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Collection of 6 Prehistoric Minerals including Galena & Pyrite Specimens
Collection of 6 Prehistoric Minerals including Galena & Pyrite Specimens

Collection of 6 Prehistoric Minerals including Galena & Pyrite Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A superb collection of naturally-occurring minerals, curated from private British collections to

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Natural Quartz Mineral Fragment
Natural Quartz Mineral Fragment

Natural Quartz Mineral Fragment

Located in New York, NY

Natural quartz mineral fragment.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

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

since antiquity. In the world of mineral collecting, silver specimens and sulfosalts are revered

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Norwegian Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

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

appeal. Highlights: Genuine mineral specimen from Kelly Mine, New Mexico White calcite crystals perched

Category

2010s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

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

shape. Elmwood specimens also tend to exhibit more translucence than other varieties of calcite and will

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

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

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Natural Mineral Specimen For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of natural mineral specimen for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique natural mineral specimen was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and quartz. There are 57 antique and vintage natural mineral specimen for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 12 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of natural mineral specimen available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Natural mineral specimen bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Interi, Nature and Morrison Thomas each produced beautiful natural mineral specimen that are worth considering.

How Much are Natural Mineral Specimen?

Natural mineral specimen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,200, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.

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.

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.

Natural specimen sculptures can complement many aesthetics. A rare geode makes a stunning centerpiece in a study or living room. Crystals and rock crystal spheres carved in the 1970s add a sense of etherealness and quiet beauty to any space.

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