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Place of Origin: Sub-Saharan African
Fibrous Malachite – 321 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This striking fibrous Malachite displays an intense emerald green color and dynamic texture that makes it visually captivating from every angle. The intricate, banded or fibrous grow...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Malachite

Collection of 5 Large Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive painted plaster plinth. Included in the set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens, formed by nature over the ages, each with their own colour, characteristics and qualities. Features of the set include: two rose quartz specimens...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Large Natural Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural black tourmaline mineral specimen originating from Zimbabwe. While tourmaline may not shine as other bright as other minerals, it offers a distinctive look almost li...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Celestine geode with twinned crystals
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Celestine Geode - Harmony and Serenity Immerse yourself in the soothing world of lithotherapy with our magnificent Celestine geode. This unique, naturally formed piece is carefully ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Crystal

Natural White Aragonite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive natural white aragonite specimen sourced from an ex historic UK private collection. Originating from Madagascar, Aragonite, or cave calcite, is often referred to as ca...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Cobaltoan Calcite // 1.84 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Cobaltoan Calcite and Malachite specimen boasts dazzling color contrast and premium crystallization. Coating both sides of the matrix, true magenta Cobaltoan Calcite...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Malachite

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking and intriguing collection of 3 natural mineral specimens each presented on an exclusive medium painted display plinth. This group contains a range of impressive cabinet specimens hand-selected from collections to create a unique set, ideal for use as natural sculptures in an interior. Included in this stunning collection is an extremely rare purple chalcedony, not seen in many years, found 30 hours down the Pangolaines river system, from Nosy Varika, Lemur Island, Madagascar. This exceptionally rare material is in a natural raw state with only a handful of pieces found of its likeness. The intensity colour of the purple is met by other colours featuring in natural forms. A Salrose, derived from the French ’salt...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Rare Fossil Ammonite Cluster from Madagascar
By Dale Rogers Ammonite
Located in London, GB
Ammonites High-quality ammonite fossils are prized by collectors and paleontologists alike for their intricate beauty and significant scientific value. Ammonites, cephalopods closel...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Stone

Collection of 5 Cabinet Scale Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking collection of 5 mineral specimens in natural form. Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this collection showcases a range of outstanding large cabinet spec...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Large 8 Inch Ammonite Fossil Cut Polished and Mounted Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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...
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15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Stone

A Cocco De Mer
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful Coco de Mer, Cocco- Fesses from the Seychelles Islands, with its iconic form this object is a must have for your Cabinet de Curiosites, great warm Mid-Brown Color and good...
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1960s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Coconut

Collection of 7 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking collection of 7 natural mineral specimens sourced from an ex. private British collection. Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this set of minerals include...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large quartz specimen sourced from an ex historic UK private collection. Formed over millions of years, this unique and impressive specimen sh...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Large Natural Blacknite Quartz Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural blacknite quartz cluster specimen with covelline and bornite from Ambositra, Madagascar. Blacknite is a beautiful mineral of the goethite/hematite variety, displayin...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Orange-Brown Banded Jasper Point
Located in New York, NY
Unusual orange and brown banded jasper point from Madagascar.
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2010s Grand Tour Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Natural Native Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A natural quartz crystal specimen originating from Madagascar, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases. Known for being one of the most abundant and versatile g...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Large Natural Silky or Fibrous Malachite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large natural silky or fibrous malachite originating from Congo. Silky Malachite, which is a copper ore, is known for its rosette crystalline forma...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Malachite

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Cabinet Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and impressive collection of 3 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium neoclassical style plaster plinth. Featuring a Celestite, tourmaline and Mad...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Watermelon Tourmaline from Rubaya, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
From Rubaya, Masisi, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Lustrous transparent bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystal with no matrix attached. The elbaite crystal is mostly p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Large Polished Mtorolite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large naturally shaped mtorolite specimen originating from Zimbabwe. This rare mineral, also known as chrome chalcedony, showcases an unu...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Large Blacknite Quartz Crystal Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A brilliant example of a large naturally-occurring blacknite quartz crystal specimen sourced from Ambositra, Madagascar, presented on one of our exclusive painted display bases. Bla...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Pair of Polished Cut Ammonites with Crystalline Chambers
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of cut and polished ammonites with crystalline chambers originating from Madagascar. Once living creatures, these ammonites have developed their flowing colours and patterns displayed in their chambers over millions of years of compression, transforming into striking gemstones. Ammonites from Madagascar tend to be Triassic to Cretaceous in age, with several different species being available sporadically. Ammonite/s, which have variable features including crystalline, sediment or calcified segments. These fossils have been well preserved for millions...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large cabinet natural quartz specimen originating from Madagascar and presented on an exclusive painted plaster display plinth. This superb mineral is a stunning and unique sp...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Large Natural Madagascan Green Fluorite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large natural Madagascan green fluorite specimen sourced from an ex UK collection. This fluorite specimen is of an impressive scale and unusual irregular shape with large...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Collection of 5 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking collection of 5 natural mineral specimens. Each presented on exclusive custom display plinths, this set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens formed over millions of years, each with their own impressive colours, characteristics, and qualities. Included in this stunning collection is a Salrose, derived from the French ’salt...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Metalized Skull of a Warthog
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Metalized skull of a warthog. The skull is provided with a real metal layer which has been corroded making it a beautiful patina. The skull is mounted on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Malachite with Chrysocolla – 14 lb
Located in New York, NY
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...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Hand-Polished Malachite Egg
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from solid, natural Malachite, this hand-polished crystal egg is a work of art: foregrounding the stone’s signature swirling green banding, contrasting bullseyes, and rich, n...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Hand-Polished Solid 3.5" Diameter Malachite Sphere // Ver. III
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from solid, natural Malachite, this sizable hand-polished crystal sphere is a work of art: foregrounding the stone’s signature swirling green banding, contrasting bullseyes, ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Pair of Polished Cut Ammonites with Crystalline Chambers
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of cut and polished ammonites with crystalline chambers originating from Madagascar. Once living creatures, these ammonites have developed their flowing colours and patterns d...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A sculptural botryoidal formation of solid velvety green malachite from the famous copper m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Polished Malachite Chrysocolla Organic Free-Form Natural Specimen
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking authentic Congolese mined polished solid Malachite & Chrysocolla natural specimen (midcentury modern Brutalist decoration, sculpture, or paperweight) The undulating surface of this unique freeform example presents with a layer of bright blue Chrysocolla interrupted by the Malachite's desirable rich deep green shades of banding. This beautiful specimen even shows an intricate botryoidal growth of the Malachite below the Chrysocolla. This is one highly decorative and intriguing offering, perfect for any fossil or geode collector, artifact collection, nature enthusiast, or simply displayed as a stunning objet d'art for anyone looking to elevate their home decor. Easily adding bold vivid color and dramatic variations, unique texture, organic shape and distinctive sculptural form design elements; this fairly large and impressive curiosity is sure to bring a touch of timeless elegant sophistication, rustic warmth, tranquil serenity...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Malachite

Large Cabinet Pyrite & Calcite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large cabinet pyrite and calcite specimen originating from Madagascar, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases. Na...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Multi-gemstone, Pyrite

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: ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Crystal

Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 21g
Located in New York, NY
This 21-gram Imperial Topaz from Zambia has exquisite color and form, making it a valuable piece for any gemstone lover. Key Features: Dimensions: 4.4 cm height, 1.27 cm length, 1.9...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Crystal

A Cocco De Fesses
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional Coco de Mer or Coco-Fesses from Africa, Seychelles Island ,from the island of Pralin, beautiful color and patina of the Coconut, great harmony in form and very equal i...
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1980s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Coconut

Fibrous Malachite – 567 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This striking fibrous Malachite displays an intense emerald green color and dynamic shape and texture that make it visually captivating from every angle. The intricate, banded or fib...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (21.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This unique Madagascan Blue Celestite Cluster exhibits large, gem crystals of remarkable quality, featuring prism faces and sharp chisel-terminations - surpassing the average blue-gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Anglesite From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia // 5.04 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This deeply pigmented group of huge, sharp, beautifully translucent anglesite crystals from the famed Tsumeb Mine in Namibia features incredible, rare yellowish-orange coloring and n...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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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...
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1980s Modern Vintage Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Crystal

Yombe Chief Staff "Mwaala", Publ: Kongo Art Magique, Yann Ferrandin, Paris 2009.
Located in Leuven , BE
A Wooden Yombe Mwaala Chief Staff, with three globular elements. The Finial is a finely carved female figure kneeling, the hands resting on the knees and with raised scarification ma...
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Early 20th Century Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Hardwood

Calcite From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India
Located in New York, NY
From Nasik District, Maharashtra, India Large translucent cubic crystals of calcite on light pink heulandite crystal cluster matrix. The calcite has rich milky color with sharp term...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Green Epidote Cluster from Diakon, Kayes, Mali
Located in New York, NY
From Diakon, Kayes, Mali Large dark green epidote crystal cluster in a parallel formation on gosan matrix. Double terminated lustrous deep green crystal grouping of epidote. Weig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Other

Imperial Topaz from Zambia // 11g
Located in New York, NY
This 11-gram Imperial Topaz from Zambia is a true gem featuring a radiant color and excellent clarity. Key Features: Dimensions: 3.81 cm height, 1.27 cm length, 1.27 cm depth Large ...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Cerrusite on Rosasite From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
This singular combination piece out of the Tsumeb mine, Namibia, was sourced in the 1970s. Large, abundant, gemmy cerrusite crystals on almost shockingly vibrant turquoise-hued rosas...
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1970s Vintage Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Rock Crystal, Other

Polished Septarian Nodule – 2.22 lb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Polished Septarian Nodule from Madagascar is a one-of-a-kind geological masterpiece. Its stunning natural patterns, featuring vibrant...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Watermelon Tourmaline Slice // 6.34 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous, vividly pigmented watermelon tourmaline slice features beautiful separation of color with a deep, solid, almost olive green ring around...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Tourmaline

Cerrusite From Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
Located in New York, NY
Tsumeb Mine, Namibia Gem-quality cerrusite from this location is hard to come by and prized by collectors. Some of the best cerrusite in the world comes out of Namibia and this fine...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in New York, NY
From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A sculptural botryoidal formation of solid velvety green malachite from the famous copper m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (30 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 30 lb AAA quality polished geode egg with druzy inside from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, provi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Blue Celestite Cluster From Sankoany, Ketsepy Mahajanga, Madagascar (26 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Lustrous large gem transparent crystals of blue Celestite. Has a few large crystals with prism faces and chisel-shaped terminations. This specimen h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Polished Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar (34 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 34 lb AAA quality Septarian Druzy Geode Egg from Madagascar features an exposed area lined with dazzling druzy quartz crystals, as well as a polished back side, providing a high...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Other

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Botryoidal Malachite Vug
Located in New York, NY
The velvety, druze-coated interior of this vug or natural crystal-lined rock crevice is filled with an abundance of beautifully formed deep emerald green botryoidal malachite crystal...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Large Genuine Polished Ocean Jasper Freeform, '80 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, huge hand-polished freeform specimen, made from a solid piece of natural Madagascan Ocean Jasper. This large piece has an amazing pattern with beautiful hues of green...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Blue Celestite Geode from Madagascar // 11.5 Lb
Located in New York, NY
This Blue Celestite geode from Madagascar showcases a cluster of large, gemmy Blue Celestite crystals with stunning light to denim-blue pigmentation. This cabinet-size specimen of th...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Polished Septarian Egg from Madagascar (10.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 10.5 lbs, this large, AAA quality Septarian Egg from Madagascar offers a distinctive design featuring the combination of yellow calcite and brown Aragonite. Its energy has ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

Polished Carnelian Agate Freeform from Madagascar '11.5 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
AAA quality Carnelian agate freeform from Madagascar. This beautiful piece has rich golden-yellow to red-orange color and is hand polished to a smooth, highly reflective surface. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Carnelian, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Dioptase on Calcite From the DRC
Located in New York, NY
This sparkling specimen from the DRC features moderately sized, deep emerald green, fully formed and gemmy dioptase crystals growing on a thick bed of lustrous calcite crystals for a...
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2010s Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen #L2L
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 8 × 6.25 × 0.75 in. / 20 × 16 × 2 cm Dimensions on custom display stands: 10.5 × 5.5 × 3.5 in. / 27 × 14 × 9 c...
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15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Sub-Saharan African Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

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