Minerals

Serpentinite is a rock composed of one or more serpentine group minerals and is named after the Latin word "serpens" meaning a serpent, alluding to the appearance of snake skin.  Minerals in this group are rich in magnesium and water and are light to dark green. They are formed by serpentinization, a hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle. 

Serpentinite is thought to aid in grounding, protection, and clearing negative energy. It is believed to help with emotional resilience and spiritual transformation, making it a favored stone for balancing energy and navigating life changes. 

Product Type: Serpentinite
Dimensions:  31x31x27 mm / 1.2x1.2x1.1 inches  
Weight:  22 grams / 0.8  ounces
Origin: Bazhenovskoe Mine, Russia

Sodalite is usually found in the massive form, rather than crystals. Its name is derived from its sodium content. This stone is frequently found with lapis lazuli, but contains little or no golden pyrite specks in it as lapis does. It may, however, contain patches or streaks of white calcite.

Although some people think that sodalite resembles lapis in some ways, it is entirely different in chemical composition and has more of a navy blue coloring.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name:  Sodalite
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions: 43x33x26 mm / 1.7x1.3x1.0 inches  
Weight:  41.69 Grams / 1.5 Ounces  
Origin:  Mined in Mont Saint Hilaire, Quebec, Canada

This is a beautiful self standing cluster of marcasite crystals from the N’Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa.  The front of the specimen is covered with many sharp semi-iridescent marcasite crystals. There are also some small calcite crystals, which are fluorescent under UV light.. The specimen is in excellent condition.

 Name: Marcasite and Calcite Cluster
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions: 56x45x23 mm / 2.2x1.8x0.9 inches  
Weight: 49.56 grams / 1.7 ounces  
Origin: Mined in the N’Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, South Africa

This is a beautiful piece of eudialyte from world famous Mont St-Hilaire, Québec. Eudialyte is widespread at Mont Saint-Hilaire and can be found as excellent crystals with vibrant color.  It features raspberry red eudialyte with black and white crystals.  Would be a great addition to any collection.

Name: Eudialyte
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  77x58x44 mm / 3.0x2.3x1.7 inches
Weight: 170 grams / 6 oz
Origin: Mont St-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

This is a lovely quartz specimen from the Gold Hill Mine, Tooele Co., Utah.  It is covered with many yellowish green quartz spheres that sparkle as if coated with druzy quartz.  It is a very unusual specimen. It's in very good condition and would be a beautiful addition to any crystal 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: Quartz
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 34x33x11 mm / 1.3x1.3x0.4 inches
Weight:  11.29 Grams / 0.4    ounces
Origin: Mined in Gold Hill Mine, Gold Hill, Gold Hill Mining District (Clifton Mining District), Tooele County, Utah, USA

Wavellite is best known for its radiating, spherical crystal formations, often appearing as green, yellow, brown, or even blue clusters on a host rock. The mineral typically forms in low-grade metamorphic rocks and phosphate-rich environments, often associated with minerals like quartz, variscite, and limonite.

Wavellite is found in several locations worldwide, with Arkansas, USA being one of the most famous sources, producing well-formed green botryoidal specimens. Other notable locations include England, Bolivia, Brazil, Germany, and Australia.

It is believe wavellite is linked to clarity, insight, and emotional balance, helping to provide a broader perspective on situations. It is sometimes associated with the heart chakra, thought to encourage compassion and emotional healing. Due to its radiating crystal structure, it is also seen as a symbol of energy expansion and awareness.

Name: Wavellite on Matrix  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 50x37x23 mm / 2.0x1.4x0.9 inches 
Weight: 40 grams / 1.4 oz
Origin: Mauldin Mountain, Mt. Ida, Arkansas, USA

Peruvian pyrite is famous worldwide for its well-formed, highly lustrous crystals. The country is one of the top sources for high-quality pyrite specimens, particularly from the Huanzala Mine in the Áncash Region and the Quiruvilca Mine in La Libertad. These locations produce stunning pyritohedral crystals, often found in association with quartz, sphalerite, and galena.

The term “pyritohedral” refers to a specific crystal habit that pyrite (and occasionally other minerals) can form. In this structure, the crystal takes on a polyhedral shape with 12 faces. However, unlike a perfectly symmetrical shape with identical pentagonal faces, natural pyritohedral crystals often exhibit slight irregularities or distortions in their faces.

Pyrite is known as a stone of protection, abundance, and confidence.  It is believed to shield against negative energy and promote mental clarity and willpower. 

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

Name: Pyrite Cluster 
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 66x47x34 mm / 2.6x1.8x1.3 inches 
Weight: 194 Grams / 6.8 oz
Origin: Mined in Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad, Peru

Peruvian pyrite is famous worldwide for its well-formed, highly lustrous crystals. The country is one of the top sources for high-quality pyrite specimens, particularly from the Huanzala Mine in the Áncash Region and the Quiruvilca Mine in La Libertad. These locations produce stunning pyritohedral crystals, often found in association with quartz, sphalerite, and galena.

The term “pyritohedral” refers to a specific crystal habit that pyrite (and occasionally other minerals) can form. In this structure, the crystal takes on a polyhedral shape with 12 faces. However, unlike a perfectly symmetrical shape with identical pentagonal faces, natural pyritohedral crystals often exhibit slight irregularities or distortions in their faces.

Pyrite is known as a stone of protection, abundance, and confidence.  It is believed to shield against negative energy and promote mental clarity and willpower. 

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

Name: Pyrite Cluster 
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 43x31x25 mm / 1.7x1.2x1.0 inches 
Weight: 64 Grams / 2.2 oz
Origin: Mined in Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad, Peru

This is a specimen of Strontianite and calcite crystals on matrix from Mandata, Pennsylvania.  Strontianite is a rare mineral made mostly of strontium carbonate and is an important source of the metal strontium. It usually forms in hydrothermal veins and limestone deposits, often found alongside minerals like calcite and fluorite. Strontianite can appear in different colors, including white, gray, yellow, green, or brown, and has a glassy or slightly shiny look. It was first discovered in Strontian, Scotland, which is how it got its name, and it can also be found in Germany, Italy, China, and parts of the United States. This mineral is mainly used to extract strontium, which is important for making red fireworks, ceramics, and special types of glass.

The top of the specimen is an exposed vug containing four sharp strontianite crystals sitting on a bed of small transparent calcite crystals. The strontianite fluoresces strongly white under long wave UV.  The specimen is in excellent condition.

Name: Strontianite on Calcite Crystals 
Specimen Size:   Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 82x69x43 mm / 3.2x2.7x1.7 inches
Weight: 215 gr / 7.6 Ounces 
Origin:  Mandata, Pennsylvania, USA

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.

Childrenite is a rare phosphate mineral that belongs to the apatite group. Its chemical composition is primarily composed of iron, aluminum, phosphorus, and oxygen.  The mineral typically forms in areas that have undergone specific types of metamorphism or alteration, such as in pegmatitic deposits or hydrothermal environments.

Childrenite can vary in color, but it is usually yellowish, brown, or reddish and is associated with minerals like apatite, tourmaline, and quartz.

Name:  Childrenite
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 38x7x3mm / Box 33x33 mm 
Weight:  Specimen:  2 grams / 10.2 Grams including box
Origin: Mined in Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil

This is natural rough tourmaline from Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford County, Maine, USA.  Mount Mica is one of the most well-known sources of high-quality tourmaline in the world, and it has been a significant site for gem mining since the 1800s. This tourmaline crystal cluster will come protected in a Perky Box.

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. 

Name:  Tourmaline Cluster
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 25x17 mm / 1.0x0.7 inches
                        Specimen Box 33x33 mm / 1.3x1.3 inches  
Weight:  11.8 Grams / 0.4 Ounces (including box)  
Origin: Mined in Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford County, Maine, USA