Chinese Natural Specimens

A beautiful Pink Calcite specimen from the famous Daye Mine, displaying large translucent crystals with soft peach-pink tones and excellent lustre. The intergrown crystal formations ...

Immerse yourself in the captivating hues of this exceptional hemimorphite specimen from China. This unique piece showcases a mesmerizing gradient of colors, transitioning smoothly fr...

This exquisite Chinese Republic jade, glass, and hardstone flower bonsai tree is a stunning example of mid-20th century craftsmanship. Known as Ming Trees, these pieces are celebrate...

A beautiful Fluorite specimen featuring a perfectly formed pale green triangular crystal resting on a sparkling pure white Quartz matrix. The sharp geometric shape of the Fluorite co...

A stunning all-natural jadeite jade bracelet, featuring hefty approximately 18mm beads in a captivating mix of lavender, green, gray, and white hues. Each bead is uniquely colored by...

A magnificent, and particularly large meteorite sphere – weighing an impressive 4.5 kg – cut from the famous Aletai meteorite and etched to reveal the shimmering Widmanstätten patter...

From Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) Lustrous transparent green acicular malachite crystals lining cavities on Cuprite matrix. The crystal surface...

This green Fluorite specimen displays a dense field of tightly intergrown, sharply-defined cubic crystals with a sea-green hue that evokes the calming depths of oceanic water. The cr...

An elegant bracelet crafted from 100% natural jadeite jade, featuring beautifully polished 15mm beads with soft, luminous tones and subtle natural variations. The jade is completely ...

Pair of hand carved Chinese Jade hardstone Foo Lions or Fu Dogs. This pair of Chinese spinach jade appears to be a nephrite, covered vases having a figural foo lion design with raise...

This museum‑grade 55‑pound Aletai meteorite slice – Etched Iron with Widmanstätten Pattern is a rare opportunity for a serious collector. This impressive, large-format slice offers e...

Aragonite is a polymorph of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It is elementally identical to calcite but is considerably rarer due to the very specific geological conditions required for it...

Early 20th century Chinese lingbi scholar's rock on a custom carved wooden stand. Scholar's rocks, also known as 'gongshi' or 'lingbi stones,' are naturally occurring stones that hav...

This elegant specimen from China showcases stacked cubic crystals of siderite, arranged in a sculptural, geometric formation. The composition is beautifully enhanced by a delicate la...

Early 20th Century natural Chinese scholar rock or stone on custom wood base. Scholar rocks, also known as viewing stones or 'gongshi', are natural stones that have been appreciated ...

Large cluster of transparent reddish orange quartz crystals with coloration caused by microscopic spherical hematite inclusions on matrix lined with bladed rosettes black-metallic he...

From Tieshan District, Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China Lustrous translucent large blocky golden rhombohedral crystals of calcite in a stacking formation. The calcite crys...

Authentic 1950s Acupuncture Meridian Model . ''Chinese TXT reads'' Made in the people republic of China Good Health Kangle Brand Company . Very good condition . On a Wooden base ...

From Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China Internally flawless crystal cluster of optical-grade colorless calcite on gossan matrix. The calcite crystal are fully terminated with hex...

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...

Following the sculpted form, marbled coloring, and natural veining of this one-of-a-kind stone can be deeply meditative. Viewed as a source of beauty and creativity, Chinese scholar-...

This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as a...

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...

A striking silhouette elevates this gnarled burlwood object into an incredible natural sculpture. The organic wooden form recalls the tradition of Chinese scholars' rocks (gongshi), ...

This dramatic Stibnite crystal cluster from China presents a commanding, sculptural form with one dominant, sharply terminated crystal rising to an impressive height of 9 inches. The...

This specimen from China presents a captivating interplay between clarity and depth. Exceptionally transparent and glassy Quartz crystals rise dramatically from a bed of radiant, met...

From Hubei, China. Massive 8'' scepter shaped quartz crystal fully terminated with milky white core on a quartz cluster base. The scepter crystal is damage free, terminated with glas...

A striking Yellow Calcite specimen from Wenshan, Yunnan Province, China, featuring tall crystal formations crowned by beautifully shaped golden-yellow Calcite crystals. The warm hone...

From Lushi, Henan Province, China Long cluster of large, blocky crystals of yellow-tan barite crystals. The barites are translucent and show internal growth phantoms. A must-have for...

Hemimorphite on Quartz, Malipo Mine, Wenshan Co., Yunnan Prov., China Measures: 12 cm tall x 10 cm wide Hemimorphite from China has taken on entirely new qualities that barely ex...

Natural rock crystal Tower Obelisk Natural rock crystal on carved wood base.

This delicate and arresting display of wulfenite out of China appears almost floral with burnt orange to yellow rosebud-like arrangements on a rocky matrix. An eye-popping acquisitio...

Golden Barite with Marcasite Crystals from Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi, China. Complex intersecting formation of lustrous gem translucent golden bar...

From Shanhua Pu Mine, Xianghualing, Hunan Province, China Lustrous transparent green cubic fluorite crystals covered with colorless calcite crystals. The fluorite crystals are trans...

A rare fossilized organic natural red sea coral specimen, circa 1930s. The piece is in great condition and measures 2.75"W x 1.75"D x 6.5"H. Gorgeous and rare! #4355

Lofty red coral specimen with its distinctive sea inspired form and alluring color, created by mother nature and presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Avai...

A well-chosen stone is the focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio - evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. In the spirit ...

Lustrous transparent yellow-brown barite crystals completely covering one side of a double-sided plate of matrix. Yellow-metallic pyrite or chalcopyrite crystals are visible included...

This incredible wooden vessel wears a lifetime of history on its surface, deeply weathered to expose the wood grain and darkened by a smooth patina. Shaped from a single tree trunk, ...

From Nandan County, Hechi, Guangxi, China Complex intersecting formation of lustrous gem translucent golden barite crystals with lustrous faces and s...

A well-chosen stone is a resting place for the mind, inspiring calm and contemplation. Marked by currents of jadeite, moss agate, and serpentine, this petite greenery stone evokes th...

This gorgeous combination specimen features unbelievably rich golden honey or pineapple calcite from China on a contrasting pitch black matrix covered in lustrous druze. The calcites...

Unique Jade sculpture of grape vine in spinach Jade vase with jadeite grapes Chinese handcarved. Sculpture on green marble stand. Exceptional craftsmanship. From a private Florida co...

Following the sculpted form, marbled coloring, and natural veining of this one-of-a-kind stone can be deeply meditative. Viewed as a source of beauty and creativity, Chinese scholar-...

An exceptionally rare, deep purple fluorite specimen from the recently discovered Dongqiyishan Fluorite Mine in Inner Mongolia. With its rich colouration and unusual form, this speci...

From Daye Mine, Hubei Province, China. Large metallic mirror luster intergrown cubes of golden pyrite on quartz and pyrite enriched matrix lined with ...

A large fantastic wood 'scholar's rock' The formation of natural knots, gnarled and twisted projections Of the variety greyish brown-toned wood, imitating a vertical scholar’s rock. Much appreciated by Chinese scholars for contemplation, artistic and poetic inspiration. Also in the west these fantastic wood formations resembling organic microcosm habitat Never stopped to inspire some surrealist artists like Max Ernst or Frantisek Muzika. Measures: 27¾" in. (70.5cm.) high. Approx. 10" in. (25.5 cm.) wide, 7" in. (17.5 cm.) deep. On soft wood stand. For comparison see Christie’s sale NY, 19 Sep 2002, lot 104 “Fine Chinese Archaic bronzes...

Sculptural formation of sharp, distinct copper crystals from Daye Co., Hubei Province, China. The copper looks beautiful under magnification. A lovely display piece for natural eleme...

Large cluster of lustrous cubic fluorite crystals with surfaces composed of many smaller parallel cubic faces. The fluorite crystals have medium-purple outer layer over deep-purple c...

Fluorite from Yaogangxian Mine, Nanling Mountains, Hunan Province, China. Huge cluster of fully crystallized, gem-purple fluorite crystals. The transparent fluorite crystals are lus...

From Huanggang Mine, No. 6 Shaft, Keshiketeng Qi, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Transparent dark-blue fluorite crystals covering front of gray quartz plate. The fluorite crystals a...

From Ruyuan, Lechang, Guandong, China Large showy 1.5 inch gem green transparent fluorite crystal with blue phantom zoning at the center termination on matrix lined with scintillati...

A striking White Quartz specimen from the famous Hanggang Mine, featuring a beautifully shaped central crystal rising above a sparkling landscape of smaller quartz crystals. The eleg...

From Dongchuan District, Kunming Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China Unique specimen of a sparkling, sharp, modified, metallic Pyrite crystals in concentric "rings" on a sphere of sh...

Hematite included Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Edong Mining District, Daye Co., Hubei Province, China. Large cluster of sharp scalenohedral crystals of calcite with red hematite...

Chalcopyrite over Calcite from Edong Mining District, Daye, Hubei, China. Cluster of sharp scalenohedral calcite crystals partially covered with lustrous iridescent metallic chalcop...

From Leiping Mine, Guiyang, Hunan, China Internally flawless crystal cluster of optical-grade colorless calcite on gossan matrix. The calcite crystal are fully terminated with hexag...

Natural rock crystal tower Obelisk. Natural rock crystal on carved wood base.

This striking calcite and pyrite combination specimen from Chengzhou, China, features a massive, sharply defined calcite crystal formation with luminous clarity. These beautifully fo...

From Huanggang Mine, Kèshíkèténg Qí, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China Large specimen of silvery metallic luster arsenopyrite crystals in a subparallel growth formation on gossan matrix...