Crystals & Minerals

This is an outstanding specimen with an eye catching mix of crystals.  This cluster is  comprised of layers of pyrite, dravite and oellacherite crystals on bright white dolomite marble. This top specimen has it all and is in great condition. Will mesmerize you for hours examining all angles of this fantastic specimen.  Would be an amazing addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Pyrite, Dravite and Oellacherite Crystal on Dolomite Marble Cluster 
Specimen Size:   Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 45x45x34 mm / 1.8x1.8x1.3 inches
Weight: 85 Grams / 3.0 Ounces 
Origin: Mined in Lengenback quarry, Binn Valley, Valais, Switzerland

A fantastic Cubic and crystallized pyrite with sphalerite and dolomite crystals cluster. This rare specimen has a fracture across near the top to the bottom but is still connected (visible 2/3rd to the right).  Despite this, the overall specimen is in great condition.  These ultra rare crystals are from the Polaris Mine, Nanisivik, Baffin Island, Nunavut (Northwest Territories).  You will not find anything like it.  Would be an amazing addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Pyrite with sphalerite and dolomite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:   48x31x14 mm / 1.9x1.2x0.5 inches
Weight: 31.3 Grams / 1.1 oz
Origin: Polaris Mine, Nanisivik, Baffin Island, Nunavut (Northwest Territories)

This is an incredible specimen with sharp, lustrous and terminated metallic crystals of tetrahedrite, crystallized pyrite and sphalerite matrix. This top specimen is in very good condition. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Tetrahedrite, Pyrite and Sphalerite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  101x101x51mm / 4x4x2 inches
Weight: 462 Grams / 1 Lb 0.3 oz
Origin: Mined at Huaron mine, Peru

This Pyrite on Quartz Crystal specimen from Peru is a natural raw mineral with the entire front of the specimen being covered with many sharp well formed clear quartz crystals. There are many brassy pyrite crystals throughout the quartz. The specimen is in very good condition. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Quartz is considered a “master healer.” It's believed to amplify energy by absorbing, storing, releasing, and regulating it. It's thought to aid concentration and memory.  Quartz is also said to be a power gemstone that harmonizes and balances; enhancing energy and thoughts as well as purifying the spiritual, mental and physical. Quartz is associated with the crown chakra.

Name: Pyrite on Quartz Crystals
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  80x44x21 mm / 3.1x1.7x0.8 inches
Weight: 59 grams / 2.1 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Quiruvilca Mine, Peru

This Pyrite on Quartz Crystal specimen from Pasco, Peru is a natural raw mineral featuring transparent sharp quartz crystals with clusters of small pyrite crystals embedded throughout. The specimen is in very good condition.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Quartz is considered a “master healer.” It's believed to amplify energy by absorbing, storing, releasing, and regulating it. It's thought to aid concentration and memory.  Quartz is also said to be a power gemstone that harmonizes and balances; enhancing energy and thoughts as well as purifying the spiritual, mental and physical. Quartz is associated with the crown chakra.

Name: Pyrite on Quartz Crystals
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  60x49x50 mm / 2.4x1.9x2.0 inches
Weight: 90.6 grams / 3.2 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Pasco, Peru

Pyrite is a fascinating mineral also known as "fool's gold" because of its metallic luster and brassy yellow color, which can resemble gold. It often forms in cubic crystals or as nodules in sedimentary rocks.  It gets its name from the Greek word "pyr," meaning fire, as it can produce sparks when struck against metal or another hard material.

An interesting thing about pyrite is its association with ancient civilizations. It has been discovered in artifacts from ancient Egypt and was used for ornamental purposes in jewelry.

Pyrite is believed attract financial success and offer protective qualities against negative energies. It is thought to boost confidence, inner strength, creativity, and focus.

These beautiful pyrite cubes are are Thumbnail sized specimens that were mined in Navajun, Spain.  They are top specimens and are in very good condition. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

The weight and dimensions of the cubes are as follows:

This top specimen is covered with huge pyrite interlocked cubes with quartz crystals and galena. This specimen is in very good condition. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Pyrite, Quartz and Galena Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  131x123x79 mm / 5.2x4.8x3.1 inches
Weight: 1,456 Grams / 3 lbs 3 oz
Origin: Mined in Peru

This entire specimen is covered with many quartz, sphalerite and pyrite crystals.

The deposit known as Dalnegorsk is mined by several different mines. The vast majority of the minerals from Dalnegorsk in collections have no reference to the individual mines. The mines are the Brenner mine (with the Svetlana adit and Olga adit), Nikolaevsky mine, Zentralnye mine, Verkhnii mine, East Partizan, 1st Sovietsky mine and 2nd Sovietsky Mine. There are probably more mines. The name "Tjetjuche" means "valley of the wild pigs" and is the old Chinese name for Dalnegorsk. On older mineral labels this name can be seen.

This top specimen is in very good condition. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Quartz, Sphalerite and Pyrite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 88x78x80mm / 3.5x3.1x3.1 inches
Weight: 700 Grams / 1 lb 8 oz
Origin: Mined in 2nd Sovetskii Mine, Dalnegorsk, Russia

Cubic and crystallized pyrite matrix with calcite crystal cluster. This top Peruvian specimen is in very good condition. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Pyrite with Calcite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:   51x40x19 mm / 2x1.6x0.7 inches
Weight: 60.2 Grams / 2.1 oz
Origin: Mined in Peru

Cubic and crystallized Pyrite matrix with Marmatite crystal cluster.

Some of the more important Colorado localities for specimens of well-crystallized pyrite include mines at cli- max, Gilman, Leadville, Rico, Ouray, Telluride, Creede, Alicante, Alice, and State Bridge. Specimens from each of these localities often have distinctive crystal habits and mineral associations.  The Eagle mine is probably best known for its pyritohedral Pyrite specimens. This cluster is a good representative Eagle mine Pyrite showing typical striated pyritohedra with sharp, lustrous faces plus some Marmatite opaque black iron-rich crystals.

This top specimen is in very good condition. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Pyrite with Marmatite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:   65x44x42 mm / 2.6x1.7x1.6 inches
Weight: 248 Grams / 8.7 oz
Origin: Mined in Gilman, Colorado, USA

Cubic and crystallized Pyrite matrix with Marmatite crystal cluster.

Some of the more important Colorado localities for specimens of well-crystallized pyrite include mines at cli- max, Gilman, Leadville, Rico, Ouray, Telluride, Creede, Alicante, Alice, and State Bridge. Specimens from each of these localities often have distinctive crystal habits and mineral associations.  The Eagle mine is probably best known for its pyritohedral Pyrite specimens. This cluster is a good representative Eagle mine Pyrite showing typical striated pyritohedra with sharp, lustrous faces plus some Marmatite opaque black iron-rich crystals.

This top specimen is in very good condition. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Pyrite with Marmatite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:   70x52x34 mm / 2.8x2x1.3 inches
Weight: 209.7 Grams / 7.4 oz
Origin: Mined in Gilman, Colorado, USA