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Natural Specimens For Sale
Polished Labradorite Freeform from Madagascar (3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Handmade polished Labradorite freeform with beautiful iridescent play of colors of blue, yellow and red which is caused by internal fractures in the mineral that reflect light back a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Turquoise Specimen – 245g
Located in New York, NY
This stunning turquoise specimen features a vibrant blue matrix interwoven with sparkling golden specks, creating a mesmerizing and unique contrast. The golden inclusions, possibly p...
Category
2010s American Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Fibrous Malachite // 3.57 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This large, verdant raw fibrous malachite specimen from the DRC features a dazzlingly sparkling, almost velvety luster. Named for the banded or fibro...
Category
2010s Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Natural Rock Crystal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Natural rock crystal sculpture with stand.
18 inch x 8 inch x 6 inch without stand.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Natural Undyed Blue Lace Agate Slice with Crystal, Blue and Bronze Bands
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Superb Blue Lace Agate with a Rarely Seen Combination of Colors and Drawings
▫️ Description
A superb slice of agate, this delicate specimen displays geological artistry. This Soledade Agate showcases intact banding in rare blue, bronze, and clear color hues—a truly artistic expression from Mother Nature.
Over millions of years, layers of agate formed continuously. Hundreds of tiny bronze and deep blue bands create a frame, while the clear crystal provides the necessary empty space for the agate's central drawing to emerge.
Special mention must be made of the central drawing, where rare blue, black, and cream colors form a microscopic landscape, reminiscent of icy terrain or coral formations, with sparkling druzy accentuating its intricate details.
This thin slice of agate is translucent, and as you can see in the pictures, backlighting enhances and alters the color perspective of the agate, bringing out a blossoming golden hue. It is a perfect display specimen to place near a window, allowing you to witness the agate's transformation from an icy, cold appearance to a fiery, rich landscape throughout the day.
With no cracks and no treatment at all, the agate is of super-extra, gallery grade.
This breathtaking blue lace agate slice is a true collector's piece. With details visible from both sides, it's sure to become a part of your crystal collection. Check out the close-up photos to admire the intricate banding and delicate color hues. Have questions? Feel free to send us a message!
Have you ever wondered how these mesmerizing blue lace layers formed?
Agates typically form within gas bubbles or cavities in igneous (volcanic) rock like basalt. Over time, these cavities fill with layers of silica-rich water. As the water slowly evaporates, it leaves behind a layer of silica gel, which eventually hardens into a solid layer. This process repeats, with each layer potentially containing different impurities that contribute to the variation in color we see in the agate's bands. It's a remarkably slow process, and the result is truly fantastic, right?
▫️ Blue Lace Agate Slice on Stand...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Morganite with Topaz and Schorl on Albite From Pakistan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural combination piece from Pakistan features a large and shockingly translucent pink hexagonal morganite crystal with a naturally clear f...
Category
2010s Pakistani Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other
Small Pink Amethyst Geode Slice with Red Botryoidal Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Small Pink Amethyst Specimen with Red Galaxy Druzy on Botryoidal Formations
▫️ Description
Formed from a small, raw, and initially unappealing Pink Amethyst geode, this specimen ha...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Leaf" recessed wall light by Mazzega, orange frosted Murano glass, Italy, 1970
By Mazzega
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb frosted Murano glass leaf wall light, designed and produced in Italy in the 1970s. Wall light in the shape of a leaf supported by a...
Category
1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Carrollite on Calcite With Chalcopyrite
Located in New York, NY
This combination specimen from the DRC features a metallic etched, octahedral carrollite on a fascinating matrix comprised almost entirely of a single calcite crystal growing in a rh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Rare All-Natural Pink Amethyst Geode with Sparkly Red Amethyst Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade Pink Amethyst Geode with rarely seen Red Amethyst Druzy
▫️ Description
Naturally beautiful, this Pink Amethyst geode exhibits a rare mix of colors, as if it were a paint...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Calcite with Pyrite From Chengzhou, China
Located in New York, NY
This formation of massive, beautifully formed, incredibly gemmy calcite crystals characteristic of the Chengzhou location came out of the ground over a decade ago and will make a cla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Pyrite
White Quartz Geode Slice with Amethyst Formations in the Centre on Metal Stand
Located in London, GB
Stunning white quartz, amethyst and agate slice. This piece is a beautiful natural wonder. A thick band of white quartz with radiating crystal structure holds a heart of lilac amethy...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Group of 4 Amethyst Geodes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 4 amethyst geodes.
The group consists of one pair of complementary halves of the same geode and 2 other examples.
The complementary pair is unpolished, and the ot...
Category
20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Gem Grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay
Located in London, GB
This Gem grade, Amethyst Geode crystal Sculpture, resembles in shape and silhouette that of a shrouded woman holding a swaddled baby. And would work well in a Boho Chic Styled Interior. The Geode originates from Uruguay where they are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across the border into southern Brazil, they are igneous (volcanic) in origin.
Differentiated from its Brazilian relatives by it’s typically smaller crystal size and darker, deeper colour the Uruguayan amethyst...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Set of 24 Specimen Stones of Various Types and Shapes
Located in London, GB
This set contains 24 marble specimens, the specimens including serpentine, granite, and Poltesco marble from Cornwall. The specimens take various shapes, including perfectly formed b...
Category
19th Century English Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Granite, Marble, Serpentine
Gorgeous Double Terminated Topaz Crystal With Great Luste From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Name: Topaz crystal
Weight: 66 grams
Dimensions: H: 4.4 x W: 2.5 x D: 2.2 cm
Treatment: None
Origin: Katlang Mine, Mardan District, KPK Province, P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other
Pair of All-Natural Amethyst Geodes: Intense Purple Amethyst with Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
An exquisite pair of Amethyst Geode Caves, these specimens stand as a testament to nature's artistry. Formed over millions of years, this geode boasts unique and rare characteristics, including the sparkling galaxy Amethyst, a deep natural purple color, and stunning aesthetics. Without a doubt, this pair will be a magnificent addition to your collection or décor, whether displayed on your coffee table, a shelf, or even placed on either side of your bedside table for you to enjoy the serene and calming energy of the Amethyst.
The first and most prominent characteristic is the brilliant, deep purple galaxy amethyst druzy. This special and rare form of Amethyst druzy shimmers like a constellation of stars due to its naturally polished facets.
It formed as an archway, that is believed to create a unique natural energetic flow, a format that is perfect to balance sides and channel the vibrations of the Amethyst throughout the space
This exceptional pair of amethyst geodes is All-Natural with no color enhancements and brings the peace of mind of being Ethically sourced in our hometown Ametista do Sul, RS, Brazil. Please check the pictures to see more of it and feel free to message us if you have any questions or requests. 🤍
▫️ Pair of Book-Matching Amethyst...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Smoky Quartz Formation
Located in London, GB
A wonderful large formation of smokey quartz, unpolished and with all its
natural lustre, the piece is wonderfully sculptural in quality.
This piece was legally and ethically sou...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
Sculptural Natural Citrine Crystal Cluster with Sparkly Orange Points
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade, Citrine Crystal Cluster Intense Orange Citrine Druzy
▫️ Description
With its unique formation, where the bottom part seems to be a garden of sparkly flowers, this citr...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rhodochrosite Stalactites From Argentina
Located in New York, NY
These unique rhodochrosite stalactites from Argentina are a rare find. Formed from precipitation off of manganese-rich rocks inside the tunnels of Argentinian silver...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Argentine Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large pyrite cluster specimen originating from Peru, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases.
Naturally formed over millions of years, this huge pyr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite
Barite from Jebel Ouichane, Sagangane, Nador Province, L'Oriental Region, Morocc
Located in New York, NY
From Jebel Ouichane, Sagangane, Nador Province, L'Oriental Region, Morocco.
Here is a superb cluster of these incredible new blue Barites that have been discovered this past year. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
Black Tourmaline Crystal On Milky White Albite Matrix From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Name: Tourmaline crystals on Albite
Weight: 146 grams
Dimensions: H: 6.8 x W: 5 x D: 2.7 cm
Treatment: None
Origin: Kunnar Province, Afghanistan
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Other
Genuine Natural Clustered Trilobites in Matrix '19 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Ptychopariida is a large, heterogeneous order of trilobite containing some of the most primitive species known. The earliest species occurred in the second half of the Lower Cambrian...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Acrylic
Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 19g
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 19 grams, this Imperial Topaz from Zambia is a testament to natural beauty. Its captivating color and quality make it a must-have for collectors.
Key Features:
Dimensions:...
Category
2010s Zambian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Carrollite
Located in New York, NY
This metallic carrollite specimen from the DRC displays a dark gray color and a handsome sheen. This sulfide mineral appears almost otherworldly and takes on a diamond structure.
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Quartz and Hematite From China
Located in New York, NY
From China, this show-stopping combination piece features the clearest, most lustrous quartz to come out of this pocket. A plethora of these water-clear points are juxtaposed against...
Category
2010s Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Double Terminated Focal Aquamarine Crystals On Muscovite From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Product Information:
Specimen Name: Aquamarine on Muscovite Matrix
Weight: 532 grams
Dimension: H: 8 x W: 11 x D: 7 cm
Treatment: None
Origin: Nagar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Other
Flowers and Bee Sculpture in Mixed Metal on Quartz by Ken Rains
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical flowers with bee sculpture in mixed metal on quartz base by Ken Rains, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Metal
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
15th Century and Earlier South American Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Apophyllite "Lollipop" with Calcite over Agate Stalactite
Located in New York, NY
An agate stalactite with druzy calcite, a pseudomorph of apophyllites, and a small accenting stilbite. The long dark agate growth beautifully transitions from calcite to apophylli...
Category
2010s Indian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Marble and Rock Crystal Spheres
Located in New York, NY
A set of marble and rock crystal spheres with crystal bowl. Set makes a great decorative object on a coffee/cocktail table, credenza, shelf, etc. Set includes 1 pink marble sphere, t...
Category
20th Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Marble
Rare Yellow Fluorite Cube Formation from China
Located in London, GB
Large rare cubed yellow fluorite formation from China mounted on a mirrored steel base.
Since 1986 Dale Rogers has been sourcing the grandest fossils, crystals and minerals from a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Blue and White Lace Agate Geode with Unique Striped Drawings and Amethyst Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Striped Blue Lace Agate Geode with Crystal Amethyst Druzy: An Agate Masterpiece
▫️Description
One of the most artistically beautiful agate geodes ever seen, this Blue and White...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Calcite from Moscona Mine, Villabona District, Asturias, Spain
Located in New York, NY
From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, NamibiaTop quality specimen of translucent, colorless rhombic calcite crystals in a stacked formation. The calcite crystals show ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
Green Apophyllite and Stilbite with Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This museum quality combination specimen out of India is a true natural sculptural art piece, featuring a 3-1/2" long perfectly terminated perfectly formed apophyllite crystal with b...
Category
2010s Indian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Base with Naturally Free-Formed Copper
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' base topped with preserved, naturally free-forming copper.
This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the histo...
Category
17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Copper
Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Pink, Red, and Purple Sugar-Druzy Stalacites
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Large Pink Amethyst Geode with Multi Colored Pink, Purple, and Red Druzy and Botroydal Stalactites
▫️ Description
Nature spared no effort when creating this Pink Amethyst, a s...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Genuine Polished Smoky Quartz Sphere from Brazil (4.5", 4 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This expertly polished Smoky Quartz sphere from Brazil is a museum quality and boasts high levels of transparency and reflectivity, making it a val...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Pair of Sommerso Art Glass Pumpkins by Murano Glass Studios
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of sommerso art glass pumpkins by Murano Glass Studios, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass, Sommerso
Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 16g
Located in New York, NY
Discover the allure of this Imperial Topaz from Zambia. This 16-gram gemstone boasts a striking golden hue, making it a prized addition to any collection.
Key Features:
Dimensions: ...
Category
2010s Zambian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Blue Celestite Geode from Madagascar // 11.5 Lb
Located in New York, NY
This open blue celestite geode features large, gemmy, glass-clear crystals with light to denim blue pigmentation, many with sharp, perfect terminations. This piece features incredibl...
Category
2010s Malagasy Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Italian Artpiece Table Sculpture Flowers Encased in Cast Resin
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1695 Custom made table sculpture flowers encased in cast epoxy resin
Category
1960s Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Spinosaurus Maroccanus Vertebrae From Baharija Formation, South of Taouz Morocco
Located in New York, NY
Here is a large vertebrae from the massive Spinosaurus maroccanus theropod dinosaur. It comes from From Baharija Formation, South of Taouz, Kem-kem Basin, Morocco.
Spinosaurus (mean...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 26g
Located in New York, NY
This impressive Imperial Topaz from Zambia weighs a substantial 26 grams. Its vibrant color and clarity make it a standout piece for any gem enthusiast.
Key Features:
Dimensions: 4,...
Category
2010s Zambian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Golden Barite with Marcasite Crystals from Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi, China
Located in New York, NY
From Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi, China
Complex intersecting formation of lustrous gem translucent golden barite crystals with lustrous faces and sharp modified rhombic faces.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Lace Agate Geode on Stand with Natural Blue Banded Agate - All Natural
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Blue Banded Agate Geode with Blue and White Laces
▫️ Description
Gorgeous and intact, with superb blue and white agate laces (also known as Blue Lace Agate), this agate geo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Finger-like quartz after anhydrite pseudomotph
Located in London, GB
Another formation of quartz pseudomorphs after anhydrite. The beautiful
medley of quartz crystals formed over anhydrite crystals, which subsequently
dissolved, leaving tan coloured q...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
Natural Rock Crystal Tower Obelisk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Natural rock crystal Tower Obelisk
Natural rock crystal on carved wood base.
Category
20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vintage Sphere in Green Fuchsite Crystal, Madagascar, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Artisan made sphere with matching stand in green Fuchsite crystal. Mined, crafted and polished in Madagascar ca 1980. Measurements: H: 14 cm, D: 12 cm. Weight: over 2kg. Fuchsite chert also commonly known as "Dragon Stone...
Category
1980s Malagasy Modern Vintage Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Fossil Prepped Ammonite From Madagascar
Located in New York, NY
Madagascar ammonites can date as far back as 110 million years. This 1.31 lb. specimen has been expertly fossil cleaned or prepped to reveal the finely formed spines and shell. Ammon...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Foglie by Paolo Mezzadri, Italy 2024
Located in Piacenza, Italy
A delicate and poetic sculpture, Foglie by Paolo Mezzadri, features finely crafted maple leaves in gold and bronze-coated metal. Each set comes in an elegant box containing three un...
Category
2010s Italian Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Natural Onyx Agate Quartz Geodes Decorative Objects, Set/Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, natural set of two (2) onyx agate geode objects. Colors include light blue, grey, and browns.
Dimensions:
3" Depth x 3.25" Width
2.94" Dept...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx, Agate, Quartz
Trio of Rare Blue and Amber Agate Slices on Wooden Base, Natural Decorative Art
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
World-Class Blue and Amber Agate Slice with Rare Iridescent Effect
▫️ Description
A trio of rare Blue and Amber Agate slices, these exceptional pieces showcase rarely-seen color ba...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Fish fossil in golden frame from Disco Island, Godthåb fjord in Greenland 50mill
Located in København K, 84
This remarkable fish fossil, elegantly presented in a gilded frame with a deep blue fabric background, originates from the remote and geologically significant Disco Island, located i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greenlandic Scandinavian Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Calcite From Cumberland, England
Located in New York, NY
Cumberland, England
This fine calcite specimen features a bounty of well terminated crystals, clear to white hue in color, some reaching up to half an inch in length. A large specim...
Category
2010s English Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
Large Citrine Cluster with Madeira Orange Druzy, a Decor Statement Piece
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
We carefully handpicked this Madeira Citrine Cluster for its world-class orange color, beautiful aesthetics, and rare characteristics. It is a Citrine Cluster destined to become the ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Pink Amethyst Geode, Self-Standing with Rare Natural Rose Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
With gorgeous aesthetics, this geode is a form of art made by nature. It features numerous Pink Amethyst flowers (known as Rosettes or Stalactites) scattered throughout and a rarely ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Antique, New and Vintage Natural Specimens
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.