Crystals & Minerals

Apophyllite almost always forms good crystals of two major types. The favorite crystal habit is the rectangular prism capped by a steep four sided pyramid. A doubly terminated crystal is exceptionally special. The faces of the pyramids are rotated 45 degrees with respect to the prism faces and so plunge down into the prism edges. This produces a diamond-shaped pyramidal face instead of a typical triangular pyramid face. The shape is an extraordinary example of tetragonal crystal form. Although normally colorless or white, colored examples of apophyllite are always treasured. Some crystals of apophyllite are cut as gems, but are mostly just for the collectors.

Scolecite forms as vertically striated, thin, prismatic crystals.  Scolecite may also occur as radiating fibrous masses.  The colour may be white, yellowish, or colourless.  It is a transparent to translucent mineral, and it has a vitreous to silky luster.

This is an absolutely stunning piece!

Name: Apophyllite, Acicular Scolecite Crystals
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 146x89x89 mm / 5.75x3.5x3.5 inches
Weight: 964 grams / 2 lbs 2 oz
Details: Mined in Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

This is a beautiful and colorful specimen combining green Apophyllite, Stilbite and Laumontite.  It is a large specimen and is in excellent condition.

This crystal cluster brings harmony and emotional support to any space, encouraging heart-centered energy, mental clarity, and grounding.

Stilbite is a zeolite mineral appreciated for its delicate crystal formations and pastel hues, ranging from colorless to white, yellow, pink, and peach.  It forms distinctive tabular crystals with a bowtie or butterfly shape and exhibits a vitreous to pearly luster. 

One of the distinguishing features of apophyllite is its ability to form well-defined crystals with a pyramid-like shape. These crystals often exhibit a prismatic or pseudo-cubic habit and have a vitreous luster. Apophyllite is transparent to translucent and is commonly found in colorless or white varieties, although it can also occur in shades of green, pink, yellow, or brown.

Laumontite is a member of the zeolite group, and occurs in many of the zeolite deposits.

Name: Apophyllite, Stilbite, Laumontite Crystals
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 197x114x82 mm / 7.75x4.5x3.25 inches
Weight: 1.73 kg / 3 lbs 13 oz
Details: Mined in Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Stilbite is a zeolite mineral appreciated for its delicate crystal formations and pastel hues, ranging from colorless to white, yellow, pink, and peach.  It forms distinctive tabular crystals with a bowtie or butterfly shape and exhibits a vitreous to pearly luster. Commonly found in cavities in volcanic rocks, stilbite is associated with other zeolite minerals. It is valued for its aesthetic appeal and is believed by some to have calming energy, supporting spiritual growth and emotional healing.

Name: Stilbite Crystals
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  145x87x92mm / 5.7x3.4x3.6 inches
Weight: 487 Grams /  1 Lbs 1 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Jalgaon, India

This is a specimen of Star Mica or Muscovite and Quartz cluster.  These clusters show crystals that grow in sheets or book formations.  It is silvery gold with good transparency when held up to the light.  The name Muscovite comes from the term Muscovy Glass which was a name for the thick sheets of Mica used as a substitute for glass Russia. The name Mica is derived from the Greek word that means to split.

On this nice specimen, the matrix faces are covered with beautiful golden yellow point stars of muscovite mica, a typical shape for this rare mica formation. The stars are the result of twinning; the points show a bit of wear but this does not detract from the beauty of such a piece.

Name: Star Mica - Muscovite with Quartz  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  47x30x39 mm / 1.8x1.2x1.5 inches  
Weight:  51.4 Grams / 1.8 ounces  
Origin: Mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil 

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:   Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:   114x83x76 mm / 4.5x3.3x3 inches
Weight: 864Grams / 1 lb 14 oz
Origin: Mined in Huaron, Peru

Cubic and crystallized pyrite matrix with Marmatite and Quartz 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 and Quartz Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Cabinet Sized
Dimensions:   62x49x33 mm / 2.4x1.9x1.3   inches
Weight: 185.7 Grams / 6.5 oz
Origin: Mined in Gilman, Colorado, USA

This is a specimen of azurite from Bou Beker, Morocco.   The specimen is covered with sky blue azurite and green malachite.  It is a very good specimen in good condition.

Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Azurite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 45x28x20 mm / 1.8x1.1x0.8 inches
Weight: 24.7 Grams / 0.8 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Bou Beker, Morocco

This is a specimen of Star Mica or Muscovite and Quartz cluster.  These clusters show crystals that grow in sheets or book formations.  It is silvery gold with good transparency when held up to the light.  The name Muscovite comes from the term Muscovy Glass which was a name for the thick sheets of Mica used as a substitute for glass Russia. The name Mica is derived from the Greek word that means to split.

On this nice specimen, the matrix faces are covered with beautiful golden yellow point stars of muscovite mica, a typical shape for this rare mica formation. The stars are the result of twinning; the points show a bit of wear but this does not detract from the beauty of such a piece.

Name: Star Mica - Muscovite with Quartz  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  54x37x20 mm / 2.1x1.5x0.8 inches  
Weight:  38.7 Grams / 1.4 ounces  
Origin: Mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil  

Malachite is perhaps the one of the most popular minerals for collectors, as its rich patterned coloration in shades of green is unique among gems. It is a beautiful decorative stone. Malachite’s low hardness makes it easy to work, though it still takes a polish very well. These qualities, combined with ready availability, make malachite a popular choice for lapidary artistry. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Malachite 
Specimen Size: Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 170x95x90 mm / 6.7x3.7x3.5 inches
Weight: 1.3 Kg /2 lbs 14 Ounces
Origin: Mined in DaYe, HuBei Province, China

This is a striking miniature cobaltoan calcite from Bou Azzer. A very beautiful piece composed of many gemmy pink crystals.  The deep pink is very eye-catching and is a fine representation of the species and locale.

Name:  Cobaltoan Calcite Crystal
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 50x35x32 mm / 2.0x1.4x1.3 inches
Weight: 45.9 Grams / 1.6 ounces
Origin: Bou Azzer, Morocco

Sharp lustrous metallic crystals makes this top specimen of Skutterudite most beautiful and unique.  Some pearly white Calcite is intergrown between crystals.  Although most Skutterudite are uninteresting in form, several localities have produced sharp, lustrous crystals that are striking in aesthetics like this one.

The Bou Azer District, Morocco, produces the best examples of Skutterudite, in large, lustrous crystals, often in a cuboctadral shape.  Skutterudite may partially alter to pink Erythrite. Skutterudite is named after its type locality of Skutterud, Norway. 

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

Name: Skutterudite Crystal
Specimen Size:   Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 90x65x37 mm / 3.5x2.6x1.5 inches
Weight: 657 Grams / 1 lb 7  oz
Origin: Bou Azzer Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco

Sharp lustrous metallic crystals makes this top specimen of Skutterudite most beautiful and unique.  Some pearly white Calcite is intergrown between crystals.  Although most Skutterdite are uninteresting in form, several localities have produced sharp, lustrous crystals that are striking in aesthetics like this one.

The Bou Azer District, Morocco, produces the best examples of Skutterudite, in large, lustrous crystals, often in a cuboctadral shape.  Skutterudite may partially alter to pink Erythrite. Skutterudite is named after its type locality of Skutterud, Norway. 

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

Name: Skutterudite Crystal
Specimen Size:   Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 85x65x57 mm / 3.3x2.5x2.2 inches
Weight: 692 Grams /  1 Lb 8 oz
Origin: Bou Azzer Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco