About Astro West
Astro West is owned and run by Marc Tanjeloff, a third generation fine mineral dealer and collector. His grandfather Julio Tanjeloff turned Astro West into a lavish 16,000 square foot gallery showcasing items from all over the world, from fine minerals to African art, created the periodical Mineral Digest, and was the first person to bring the mineral tanjeloffite, more commonly known as tanzanite, to the United States. Marc’s venture Astro West pays tribute to his grandfather. After helping to curate some of the world’s foremost mineral collections – including those of...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Smoky Quartz and Amazonite II
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable specimen showcases a beautifully terminated intensely pigmented yet clear Smoky Quartz crystal rising beside a blocky formation of aqua-blue Amazonite or microcline F...
Category
2010s American Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Smoky Quartz and Amazonite I
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable specimen showcases a beautifully terminated intensely pigmented yet clear Smoky Quartz crystal rising beside a blocky formation of aqua-blue Amazonite or microcline F...
Category
2010s American Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite III
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly layered specimen showcases moderately sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals growing on a matrix of crystallized Calcite, accented with bright speckles of rare powder-b...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Palm Frond Fossil With Diplomystus
Located in New York, NY
This is a superb display from the famous Fossil Lake in Wyoming, part of the fossil-rich Green River Formation. The large palm frond is complemented by a 100% complete and stunningly...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Limestone, Other
Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite I
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderately sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals growing atop a matrix of lustrously crystallized Calcite, accented with rare powder-blu...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite II
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderately sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals crowning a matrix of glassily crystallized Calcite, accented with rare powder-blue Plan...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Hematite Dusted Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This striking and unique crystal formation features a hefty double terminated Calcite crystal with another double terminated Calcite growing through the bottom at a 90 degree angle. ...
Category
2010s Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Aquamarine with Fluorite
Located in New York, NY
A large, pristine Aquamarine crystal rises from a bed of silvery muscovite. Gemmy Pink Fluorite crystals — including one large deeply-pigmented crystal left of center accenting the A...
Category
2010s Pakistani Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Purple Fluorite and Quartz
Located in New York, NY
This vivid combination specimen features lustrous, deeply pigmented Purple Fluorite crystals forming over a contrasting snow-white bed of sparkling massive Quartz. The Fluorite displ...
Category
2010s Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Keichousaurus Fossil
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully preserved Keichousaurus fossil from Asia showcasing fine skeletal detail. The extremities are remarkably intact, allowing a clear view of the limbs, spine, and tail str...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Fossilized Turtle Skull
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully preserved fossilized turtle skull from the Kem Kem fossil formation in Morocco, exhibiting outstanding anatomical detail. The bone structure remains highly intact, with...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Palaeolagus (Fossilized Rabbit)
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Palaeolagus specimen from the Brule Formation in South Dakota. This fossil preserves remarkable dental detail, showcasing the upper and lower teeth with impressive cla...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
