African Natural Specimens

An exceptional Malachite specimen from the renowned Mashamba West Mine, displaying an intensely deep green colour and a beautifully aesthetic sculptural form. The rich velvety surfac...

This authentic 8-inch Spinosaurus tooth fossil on Display Stand presents an extraordinary example of one of the most iconic predators of the Late Cretaceous. To start, it shows the c...

This polished malachite with chrysocolla from the Democratic Republic of the Congo showcases a striking fusion of deep emerald banding and vivid turquoise tones. The two copper‑based...

Decorate your home or office with ancient marine life with this Ammonite and Belemnite Hand-Carved Fossil Container – Natural Decor, measuring 2.25″ x 2.5″. Crafted from fossil-rich ...

Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf fragment molding and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic se...

An exceptional large specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, covered entirely with brilliant, deep red crystals of varying sizes. The crystals are densely packed together, forming a con...

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

This genuine trilobite fossil offers a beautifully preserved look into ancient marine life from the Paleozoic Era. The specimen displays clear segmentation, a well‑defined cephalon, ...

Gebel Kamil is a meteorite that struck Egypt approximately 5 millennia ago, resulting in a crater encircled by thousands of iron shrapnel with a combined mass of around 1,600 kilogra...

An exceptional malachite from Democratic Republic of the Congo, this piece captivates with its intense deep green color and extraordinary velvet texture. Its rich surface is alive wi...

A striking specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, displaying an intense deep red colour and remarkable lustre. The surface is covered with brilliant, well-formed crystals of varying si...

Madigascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 6.5 x.5.25 × 1.25 in./ 16.5 × 13.5 × 3 cm Weight: 1 lb 9 oz/ 710 gms A richly colored example wit...

Large 8 inch Split Ammonite Mounted Fossil Set Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old The cutting and polishing of this large pair revealed pale yellow-brown, cal...

Crafted from top-quality malachite sourced from Zaire, this hand-polished egg boasts a distinct banded pattern and solid composition without any fill. Displayed on an acrylic stand, ...

Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Measures: 5 x 4.25 x 0.5 in. / 13 x 10 x 1.5 cm Height on custom d...

This impressive malachite and chrysocolla specimen from the Democratic Republic of Congo displays a breathtaking fusion of vibrant green malachite with striking turquoise-blue chryso...

This is a gorgeous, colorful doubly polished Malachite and Chrysocolla slice from the Congo. Boasting intricate and artistic textures consisting of well-defined, thick, concentric an...

This striking Hollardrops (Mesocristata) trilobite fossil showcases not only the dramatic spines, but also the crisp segmentation and sculptural exoskeleton. These define this iconic...

This strikingly large chondrite meteorite featuring dramatic thumb-print impressions (regmaglypts) and a lustrous surface, is a rare and oriented natural sculpture from outer space....

This huge, Museum-quality Mesosaurus tooth is genuine, completely intact with no repairs and in pristine condition. This incredible specimen includes a display box for preservation a...

The Desert Rose is a striking cluster of crystal formations that naturally forms in arid, sandy regions—most famously, the desert. Composed mainly of selenite (a variety of gypsum) a...

An extremely large and sculptural piece of Libyan Desert Glass, a rare type of impact glass formed when a meteorite impacted in the eastern Sahara around 29 million years ago. This...

This 3.5" Malachite sphere has been expertly hand-polished from solid natural stone, bringing out the mineral’s flowing green banding and striking bullseyes. The smooth finish allows...

Genuine Large Trilobite Plaque 250 million Year Bc Trilobite Form one of the Earliest Know groups of Arthropods Origin High Atlas Morroco

This authentic Moroccan Trilobite Fossil not only showcases exceptional preservation, but also anatomical detail of Earth’s earliest marine arthropods. This specimen displays strong ...

Showcase a genuine piece of Earth’s ancient history with this well-preserved Fossilized Trilobite on Matrix. This specimen highlights the distinct segmentation and iconic morphology ...

In 2016, large masses of the Sericho pallasite meteorite were acquired from villagers in Isiolo County, Kenya, marking its formal discovery. The olivine crystals range in colour from...

Set of 6 "selenite logs" or ruler selenite. Selenite logs are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. T...

Beautiful polished freeform specimen featuring striking bands of mixed chrysocolla and malachite in a captivating concentric botryoidal growth pattern. The vibrant blues and rich gre...

This exceptional polished labradorite from Madagascar reveals a vibrant play of color, with radiant turquoise, green, and golden flashes dancing across its surface. The internal irid...

This exceptional hand-carved Malachite sphere showcases the stone’s signature swirling green banding, concentric bullseyes, and natural luster. Expertly hand-polished to a high sheen...

This authentic Carcharodontosaurus tooth represents a remarkable specimen from the Tegana Formation of North Africa, dating back approximately 65 million years to the Cretaceous peri...

This exceptional malachite specimen from the Democratic Republic of the Congo displays a dramatic stalactitic growth habit. Its elongated vertical formations rise gracefully up to 10...

This Prehistoric fossilized ammonite is likely from Madagascar and thousands of years old. This fossil is free standing and could be used as a unique design element as a natural specimen...

A spectacular monolithic cross-section of the renowned Sericho meteorite, revealing the extraordinary crystalline structure unique to pallasite meteorites, with vibrant amber-coloure...

Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 9.25 × 8 × 2 in. / 23.5 × 20.5 × 5 cm Weight: 5.55 lbs / 2.424 kg In this example, the complex pa...

From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco. Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of bright red Vanadinites with glassy lus...

This exceptional Dioptase with Calcite specimen is a commanding display of color, luster, and form. The surface glistens with a dense, uniform layer of fully terminated, vividly emer...

This authentic Carcharodontosaurus tooth represents a remarkable specimen from the Tegana Formation of North Africa, dating back approximately 65 million years to the Cretaceous peri...

This incredible cluster of trilobites is found in it's original matrix and displays 4 complete or partial fossils throughout. This cluster comes with an acrylic stand so you can prop...

Kolihapeltis chlupaci hollardi is a rare, spiny trilobite fossil, a member of the Order Corynexochida and Family Scutellidae, found in the Lhandar Formation near Atchana, Morocco, du...

Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa. Cretaceous Age 65 million years Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...

A fine and gorgeous Malachite Stalactite slice from Congo with rich, velvety bands of light and dark green and a magical chatoyance that morphs and gleams in the light as you move th...

A substantial polished malachite egg of exceptional decorative quality, hand-worked from a single nodule of Congolese malachite and brought to a high mirror finish. The patterning ac...

Of all the incredible malachite specimens recovered from the Katanga Copper Crescent of the DRC, there is only one known incidence of a stalactite composed of chrysocolla with stunning malachite "eyes" and azurite rings...

A superb example of fossilised marine invertebrates, this specimen originates from the high-altitude sedimentary strata of the Anti-Atlas Mountains in northwestern Morocco an internationally celebrated region for its exceptionally rich Cretaceous marine deposits. The fossil displays...

From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Complex intersection cluster of Azurite crystals with areas altered to green malachite pseudomorph after azurite. The cr...

BrittleStar Fossil Specimen, 443 to 485 Million Years Old, Ordovician Period. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is a s...

This hand‑polished labradorite freeform displays the vivid iridescent flash that makes this feldspar mineral so sought after. Brilliant blue, green, and gold labradorescence sweeps a...

Transform your space into a sanctuary of palaeontological expression with this exceptional natural artefact, formed millions of years ago when a cataclysm reshaped vast Araucaria woo...

This spectacular polished slice of Gadamis 004 reveals the lunar meteorite’s mosaic-like interior, with its matrix of white, grey, and charcoal angular clasts, evoking the surface of...

From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Rich cluster of lustrous deep royal blue azurite crystals on malachite-duftite-calcite matrix. All of the azurite crys...

This polished septarian freeform sculpture immediately draws the eye with its dramatic network of calcite‑filled veins and rich natural color palette. To begin, the piece features wa...

From the DRC – one of only two locations worldwide where this rare and coveted emerald-green to blue-green crystal can be sourced, the other being Namibia – this natural vug, or pock...

Showcasing nature's extraordinary beauty, this genuine polished large malachite sphere is expertly crafted from premium natural malachite sourced from the Democratic Republic of the ...

Showcasing nature's extraordinary beauty, this genuine polished large malachite sphere is expertly crafted from premium natural malachite sourced from the Democratic Republic of the ...

Malachite and Chrysocolla from Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire). Large polished free form botryoidal specim...

This stunning sphere is crafted from Labradorite, a mesmerizing mineral renowned for its remarkable play of colors, known as labradorescence. The sphere predominantly showcases a gre...

This exceptional specimen showcases a lush, lustrous bed of fully formed, fully terminated Dioptase crystals exhibiting a rich, emerald-green hue and remarkable translucency. These a...

From Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Khénifra Province, Morocco Here is an exceptional world class specimen of a cluster of hexagonal crystals of bright red Vanadinites with glassy lust...