Gunmetal Hematite Crystal Mineral Specimen- England, UK

The Yaogangxian mine (whose name translates to, “Jade-Mountain god”) is located within a 4 x 2.5 km expanse of a tungsten-tin (W-Sn) deposit in the Hunan Province of China. 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 collecting world, YGX fluorites have distinguished themselves with their enchanting water-color blues, lilacs, and purples and propensity for good form. This is a sculptural example made up of several cubic fluorite crystals...

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...

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...

Native silver is among a handful of minerals that have been deemed inherently valuable by mankind since antiquity. In the world of mineral collecting, silver specimens and sulfosalts...

Calcites are plentiful and can be found in numerous places on Earth, but their diversity of aesthetics and quality are just as varied. In fact, fine calcites are quite distinctive, a...

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. This is a prime example featuring three sharp, cuboctahedral crystals in a saturated, seafoam green tone. The fluorites have multi-stepped faces along their sides and central faces that are smooth, acting like windows into the translucent crystals. The crystals’ lustrous sheen further highlights their intricate structure. They have formed atop a contrasting matrix (host-rock) of bladed, beige dolomite crystals. The dolomite is sharp and has formed in dense intergrown rosettes. Peeking out from under the dolomite and fluorites is a shimmering matrix of druzy, white quartz that frames the piece overall. The juxtaposition of textures, colors, and species makes the already colorful fluorite crystals...

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 ...

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 geode is also surrounded by a layer of pink lepidolite, which adds a touch of elegance.Tourmaline is a powerful healing stone that is said to promote emotional balance, physical strength, and spiritual growth. It is also said to be a powerful protection stone...

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...

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

Red Quartz Hematite crystal cluster from Izizauen Alnif, Tarhbalt, Morocco. 2014 find of lustrous brick red hematite included quartz crystal cluster coated with second generation ...

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