Crystals & Minerals

This is a beautiful combination of Calcite and Stilbite on Apophyllite crystal cluster.

Calcite is found throughout the world in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. Some geologists consider it to be a "ubiquitous mineral" - one that is found everywhere. Calcite is the principal constituent of limestone and marble. Stilbite is perhaps the most popular zeolite mineral for collectors. Stilbite is a handsome specimen with its pearly luster and sometimes colorful pink tints.  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.

This nice crystal specimen would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Calcite, Stilbite and Apophyllite cluster 
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  62x59x46 mm / 2.4x2.3x1.8 inches
Weight: 185 grams / 6.5 ounces 
Origin: Mined in Jalgaon, India

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)

Lazulite is a beautiful and relatively rare mineral that is known for its striking azure-blue to violet-blue color, which can be quite intense. It often occurs as well-formed prismatic crystals or in granular masses.  The name "lazulite" is derived from the Persian word "lazaward," which means blue.

While not as widely recognized as some other blue minerals, lazulite's vibrant color and rarity make it a mineral of interest.  This beautiful crystal would be a great addition to any new or existing collection.

This is an excellent specimen of Zircon from the world renowned location that is Mount Saint Hilaire. This beautiful crystal would be a great addition to any new or existing collection.

Name:  Zircon on Analcime
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:   54x42x41 mm / 2.1x1.6x1.6 inches  
Weight:  76.7 Grams / 2.7 Ounces   
Origin: Mined in Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada

This is a natural cluster formation of large calcite crystals with hematite inclusions. This piece has some white color to translucent crystals with areas of orange/red coloring from hematite inclusions, with sharp tabular crystal formations. There are some nicks and imperfections on a few crystals but would still shine in the proper setup.  They don't take away from how interesting this piece is.  Would be a nice addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Calcite with Hematite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 56x51x29 mm / 2.2x2.0x1.1 inches 
Weight: 58 Grams / 2.0 oz 
Origin: Mined in Lane Quarry, Westfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA

We have for you a small floater crystal of gypsum var Selenite in a perky box found 1962 in Ellsworth Mahoning County, Ohio U.S.A.. 

Gypsum is one of the more common minerals in sedimentary environments. It is a major rock forming mineral that produces massive beds, usually from precipitation out of highly saline waters. Since it forms easily from saline water, gypsum can have many inclusions of other minerals and even trapped bubbles of air and water.

This specimen has no damage and will ship in its protective display box.

Name: Gypsum var. Selenite
Specimen Size:   Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  Specimen 20x10x7 mm / 0.8x0.4x0.3 inches
                       Box 35x33x34 mm / 1.4x1.3x1.3 inches
Weight:   10.9 grams / 0.4 oz (incl box)
Origin: Ellsworth, Mahoning County, Ohio USA

Pseudomorphs are mineral specimens that have the external shape of one mineral but are composed of another.  The pseudomorph goethite after marcasite forms when marcasite is exposed to oxidizing conditions and starts to oxidize and break down. As the marcasite breaks down, goethite replaces it in the crystal structure, preserving the shape of the original marcasite crystal. The resulting specimen appears as a marcasite crystal, but is actually composed of goethite.

The Farafra Oasis, in the White Desert, has been known for a number of years to deliver incredible pseudomorph specimens. The pseudomorphs occur within the Cretaceous Khoman Chalk, from which the White Desert derives its name.

These specimens are remarkable for their relatively sharp marcasite crystal forms in aesthetic crystal clusters. They are in excellent condition.  This collector's specimen is unique, of great quality and ready for display.

Name: Goethite After Marcasite Pseudomorph
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  42x39x28 mm / 1.6x1.5x1.1 inches
Weight:  45.8 grams / 1.6 ounces
Origin: Found in White Desert, Farafra Oasis, Egypt

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 often 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 Crystal
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized 
Dimensions:  27x22x13mm / 1.1x0.9x0.5 inches
Weight: 3.1 Grams /  0.1 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Wasson's Bluff, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sharp terminated metallic crystals of tetrahedrite with quartz crystals and covered with rare siderite and sphalerite. The sphalerite on the cluster reacts to UV light with a lovely orange color.  This top specimen is in very good condition. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Tetrahedrite, Sphalerite, Calcite and Siderite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Cabinet-sized
Dimensions:  88x76x63 mm / 3.5x3x2.5 inches
Weight: 670 Grams /  1Lb 7 oz
Origin: Mined in Huaron Mine, Peru

Here is a pair of smoky quartz crystals from Cervandone, Val D’Ossola, Remonte, Italy. Their combined weight is 79 grams.  The largest measures 58x24mm, the smaller one is 47x29mm. They are both a very transparent light smokey color and are in very good condition.

Name: Smoky Quartz Crystal Point (Pair)
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 58x24 mm & 47x29 mm /  2.3x0.9 inches & 1.8x1.1 inches
Weight: 79 grams / 2.8 ounces
Origin: Cervandone, Val D’Ossola, Remonte, Italy

Pseudomorphs are mineral specimens that have the external shape of one mineral but are composed of another.  The pseudomorph goethite after marcasite forms when marcasite is exposed to oxidizing conditions and starts to oxidize and break down. As the marcasite breaks down, goethite replaces it in the crystal structure, preserving the shape of the original marcasite crystal. The resulting specimen appears as a marcasite crystal, but is actually composed of goethite.

The Farafra Oasis, in the White Desert, has been known for a number of years to deliver incredible pseudomorph specimens. The pseudomorphs occur within the Cretaceous Khoman Chalk, from which the White Desert derives its name.

These specimens are remarkable for their relatively sharp marcasite crystal forms in aesthetic crystal clusters. They are in excellent condition.  This collector's specimen is unique, of great quality and ready for display.

Name: Goethite After Marcasite Pseudomorph
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  62x36x32  mm / 2.4x1.4x1.2 inches
Weight: 72 grams / 2.5 ounces
Origin: Found in White Desert, Farafra Oasis, Egypt

This is a natural cluster formation of large calcite crystals with hematite inclusions. This piece has some white color to translucent crystals with areas of orange/red coloring from hematite inclusions, with sharp tabular crystal formations. There are some nicks and imperfections on a few crystals but would still shine in the proper setup.  Those don't take away from how interesting this piece is.  Would be a nice addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Calcite with Hematite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 45x47x49 mm / 1.8x1.8x1.9 inches
Weight:  66.8 Grams / 2.3 oz
Origin: Mined in Lane Quarry Westfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA