Crystals & Minerals

This is a 31.46tcw lot of beautiful yellow, unheated rough chrysoberyl from Madagascar.  There are 21 pieces that range in size from approximately 5x5 -13x8 mm.  This is the exact lot that you will receive.  

Yellow chrysoberyl  is believed to emphasize personal power, confidence, motivation, and mental clarity. It’s often described as a stone of focus, self-worth, and manifestation, helping with decision-making, overcoming self-doubt, and turning ideas into action. 

This is a 47.5tcw lot of beautiful unheated rough emeralds from Columbia.  There are 15 pieces that range in size from approximately 5x9 -18x16 mm.  This is the exact lot that you will receive.  

Ancient Romans associated the emerald with Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.   They firmly believed that this stone's purity was so strong that no evil presence could exist around it.

Emerald is connected to the heart chakra.  It is said to bring about great love and promote happiness and faithfulness in a relationship.

This is a nice group of bright orange wulfenite crystals on matrix from Rowley Mine, Arizona. While the Rowley Mine does not produce the massive wulfenite crystals found at the famed Red Cloud Mine, its wulfenite is prized for its color, clarity, and associations. The crystals typically form as rich orange to yellow-orange thin, tabular, square blades. They are often beveled and can be exceptionally transparent and gemmy. Wulfenite here is frequently associated with mimetite, which often forms as bright orange-red spheres or balls. This association is the quintessential Rowley Mine look.

Wulfenite is often associated with creativity, emotional balance, and perseverance. Some believe it helps connect the heart and the will, encouraging people to follow their passions even through difficult or uncertain times. Wulfenite is also thought to support emotional healing by helping release old attachments and clearing a path for new experiences.

The specimen is in good condition and is a colorful and really beautiful specimen. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Wulfenite and Quartz
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 53x39x37 mm / 2.1x1.5x1.5 inches 
Weight: 78.93 Grams / 2.8 ounces 
Origin: Mined in Rowley Mine, (Reliance Mine), Theba, Painted Rock District, Arizona, United States

Aegirine, also known as acmite, is a rare and stunning black mineral. It is found in many locations around the world.  Aegirine is usually black, greenish-black, or brownish-black in color and has a glassy or vitreous luster. It has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, which means it is relatively hard and durable. Aegirine is also known for its straight, needle-like crystals that can grow up to several centimeters in length.  

Aegirine is believed to have properties associated with protection, energy balancing, and spiritual growth. Microcline, being a feldspar, is often linked to creativity and intuition. The combination of these minerals is thought to enhance their individual metaphysical properties.

Name: Aegirine Crystal  
Specimen Size: Miniature-Sized   
Dimensions:  39x10x5 mm / 1.5x0.4x0.2 inches  
Weight: 4.0 grams / 0.14 ounces  
Origin:  Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

This is a natural raw bi-color tourmaline crystal, it is 9.3mm in length and has a weight of 2.0ct. This pink and green tourmaline is transparent and has not been treated in any way. It is 100% natural.

It is believed that Tourmaline can be used to repel negativity.  It is said to enhance one's physical wellbeing by providing an increase in physical vitality, emotional stability, and intellectual acuity. 

Product Type: Tourmaline 
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  9.3mm
Weight:  2.0ct 
Origin: Africa

Astrophyllite is a striking and rare mineral known for its bronze to golden-bladed crystals that radiate like starbursts, often embedded in a dark matrix of other minerals. The name comes from Greek, meaning “star leaf,” referring to its star-like crystal formations. It  is found in locations such as Russia, Norway, Greenland, and Canada.  This specimen of Astrophyllite and Natrolite crystals originates from the world famous site of Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec. 

Astrophyllite is often seen as a stone of inner illumination and self-discovery. Some believe it helps reveal hidden potential and encourages personal truth, making it a supportive companion during times of change or reflection. It’s sometimes associated with letting go of the past and embracing a more authentic path forward.

Natrolite is an uncommon zeolite mineral, often found in opaque white crystal clusters as seen on this great specimen.  There are other traces of minerals such as aegirine in this complex matrix in a spectacular shape. 

This specimen is in very good condition and displays very well.  Make this a special specimen in your collection. 

Name: Astrophyllite and Natrolite Cluster
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions:  77x56x53 mm / 3.0x2.2x2.1 inches  
Weight:  149.2 Grams / 5.3 Ounces   
Origin: Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Microcline, a member of the feldspar mineral family, is known for its beautiful color variations and distinctive twinning patterns.  This outstanding specimen comes from the Poudrette Quarry at Mount Saint Hilaire. 

Microcline, being a feldspar, is often linked to creativity and intuition. The combination of these minerals is thought to enhance their individual metaphysical properties.

This Microcline crystal is perfect for those looking for a unique and beautiful addition to their mineral collection!

Name:  Microcline
Specimen Size: Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions: 71x47x59 mm / 2.8x1.8x2.3 inches  
Weight:  92.25 Grams / 3.2 Ounces   
Origin: Mined in Poudrette Quarry, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

This is a 33.6tcw lot of beautiful rough emeralds.  There are 26 pieces that range in size from approximately 4.0-7.2x5.5-10.4 mm.  This is the exact lot that you will receive.  

Ancient Romans associated the emerald with Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.   They firmly believed that this stone's purity was so strong that no evil presence could exist around it.

Emerald is connected to the heart chakra.  It is said to bring about great love and promote happiness and faithfulness in a relationship.

This is a 5.75tcw lot of beautiful rough emeralds.  There are approximately 33 pieces that range in size from approximately 2.5x2.3-4x2.5 mm.  This is the exact lot that you will receive.  

Ancient Romans associated the emerald with Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.   They firmly believed that this stone's purity was so strong that no evil presence could exist around it.

Emerald is connected to the heart chakra.  It is said to bring about great love and promote happiness and faithfulness in a relationship.

Fulgurite, also known as “fossilized lightning”, are natural glass tubes or formations that are created by the heat of lightning strikes.  When a lightning bolt hits the ground it generates temperatures of up to 30,000 Kelvin (over 53,000°F), hotter than the surface of the sun. This intense heat melts the silica rich sand and fuses it almost instantly, forming hollow branching structures that solidify as they cool.  In the Sahara Desert where thunderstorms occasionally roll in across the desert, these cooled formations can be found beneath the sand. 

The fulgurites from the Sahara Desert are special because of their environment. The desert’s quartz rich sand is the perfect material for these glassy formations. Over time the wind blown sand often buries and preserves these delicate formations protecting them from erosion. Fulgurites are scientifically important because they trap the energy of the lightning and often preserve the composition of the atmosphere at the time of their creation. They are valuable to researchers studying geophysical processes and past climate conditions. And with their irregular shapes and glassy texture they are a sought after collectible for mineral enthusiasts and natural history museums. Of note, since Fulgurite is created by an impact of lightning hitting the ground, it cannot be called impactite as it is not created by a meteoritic event. 

Fulgurite is often considered a symbol of transformation, energy, and connection to the divine, primarily due to its association with lightning.  Some believe fulgurite carries the power of lightning itself—acting as a conduit between the physical and spiritual realms. It's said to help with spiritual awakening or to encourage personal growth by clearing blockages, especially when it comes to energy flow or communication with higher states of consciousness. Because of its fiery origins, it can be seen as a tool to help ignite creativity or insight, as lightning strikes are associated with sudden inspiration or illumination.