A Brief Archive of Sold Minerals

AAA Grade Labradorite - 6 oz. Palm Stone

A fantastically iridescent hand polished Labradorite palm stone from Madagascar. A rainbow of color radiates from within the stone in every direction. Labradorescence is not the superficial coloring of the stone, but a property of the light reflected by a twinning surface within. 3" x 2" x .75", 6 oz.

Aesthetically Perched Cubic Fluorite with Miniature Quartz on Matrix

A cube of purple-heart blue Fluorite sits perfectly in the company of miniature scepters of Quartz on the perfectly trimmed matrix of this delightful aesthetic mineral specimen. Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China. 2.5" x 1" x 1", Fluorite ~1/3 inch. 1.5 oz.

Amethyst Mini-Mount

Small Amethyst geode-face crystal specimen mounted on sturdy iron stands presenting the optimal display angles. Brazil. 2" x 2.5" x 5", 12 oz.

Amethyst. Vera Cruz, Mexico

Rich purple permeates this beautiful little cluster of three main Amethyst crystals with excellent color saturation.Vera Cruz, Mexico 1.5" x 1" x .5", 8 grams

Aquamarine - Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. 7.3 cts

- SPECIAL - Beautiful color bars highlight the progression from dark to light blue as the termination point approaches. A few chips around the termination make this beautiful crystal a bargain! 7.3 cts. 33 mm x 5 mm

Aquamarine Gem Clear 3.9 carats - Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam.

A two-centimeter flat-terminated Vietnamese Aquamarine crystal, gem clear for most of its length. Settable or a spectacular thumbnail specimen! Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam.

Astonishing Amethyst Burst

This symphony of Amethyst from central South India features multiple crystal growth habits: elestial, crowns, chisels, scepters and more. Complete translucence back-lights perfectly to elevate an entire collection. Presents flat or stands as shown in video, sits as shown in stills with minor support. No matrix.

Black Chalcedony Rhombus & Apophyllite

A truly unique mineral specimen! A4 sided "core" of Black Chalcedony which Clear Apophyllite & Stilbite grew. Crystal of Apophyllite grew within the space of the Black Chalcedony. An endlessly interesting piece. Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. 2.5" x 2" x 1.5"A perfect pair with this near-matching White Chalcedony!

Black Chalcedony with Clear Apophyllite

Black Chalcedony Stalactites with Clear Apophyllite crystals are a ship of Chalcedony sparkling with amazingly detailed miniature-scale clear Apophyllite. ~ 3 inches

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Bright Pink-Peach Stilbite with Chlorite Apophyllite

A freestanding 2.25" crystal of bright pink-peach Stilbite hosts smaller crystals of Stilbite as well as multiple Apophyllite crystals with light green dustings of Chlorite. Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. 1.25" x 1.5" x 2.25", 2 oz.

Brilliantly Blue Cavansite Twin on Miniature White Heulandite Crystals

Stunning twin Cavansite crystals overgrew the Heulandite on this spectacular piece from the legendary Wagholi Quarries, Pune, Maharashtra, India (2016). This perfectly trimmed specimen stands alone on its basalt base matrix.

A definitive, 360-degree aesthetic specimen.

Macro Exploration in The Museum Collection

Primary minerals: Twin Cavansite crystals over Heulandite
Matrix: Basalt
Dimensions: 2.25" x 1.75" x 1"
Location: Wagholi Quarries, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Discovered: 2016

Calcite in Chalcedony Geode

Limited availability! A freestanding pillar of basalt hosts crystal of Calcite formed in a naturally occurring internal space, lined with Chalcedony millions of years ago, where it remained, in the dark, awaiting discovery. Nashik, Maharashtra, India. ~3" inches tall.

Calcite In Situ within Basalt Geode

A natural Hematite Phantom Calcite crystal In Situ within a Basalt Geode. An amazing reminder of where the minerals and crystals that fascinate us come from. A crystal of Calcite formed in a naturally occurring internal space in bedrock millions of years ago, where it remained, in the dark, awaiting discovery. The initial generation of the crystal contained iron, creating an interal heart. A unique, freestanding piece of natural art. Nashik, Maharashtra, India. 2.5" tall, 1.75 inches wide, 1.5 inches deep, 3 oz.

Chabazite on Amethyst Agate Matrix

Well formed crystals of the rare zeolite mineral Chabazite highlight the druzy Amethyst surface of this lined Agate geode from Nashik, Maharashtra, India. 3" x 1.5" x 2.75", 3.3 oz.

Clear Apophyllite Solitaire on Chalcedony

Beautiful in its isolation, this fantastically formed, lustrous, gemmy, colorless crystal of Apophyllite sits beautifully on the sparkling black Chalcedony matrix. A few blades of Stilbite can be seen on the piece as well. Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, 2"x 2", 68 Gms.

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Clear Double-Terminated Apophyllite Cluster

A perfect little family of gemmy clear Apophyllite. One small chip on one termination keeps this from being a $100 piece, a beautiful, luminous mineral specimen. 2.5" x 1.75" x 1.25"

Clear to Orange Heulandite

The only piece of bi-color Heulandite we have seen, gem clear Heulandite transitions to orange as it approaches it matrix interface. A unique piece of our planet! Aurangabad., Maharashtra, India.2" x 1.75" x 1"

Complex Chalcedony with Stilbite

A complex multi mineral specimen on a dynamic base of Black Chalcedony with graceful bridges and arches of White Chalcedony framing large peach Stilbite crystals featuring some small, almost purple, crystals of Heulandite.

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Curving Amethyst Geode

A gracefully curved 3 inch geode of Amethyst that sits perfectly! Deep purple and a little Chalcedony. Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. 3" x 2" x 1.5"

Fluorite, Wolframite, Calcite and Quartz. Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China

Fluorite, Wolframite, Calcite and Quartz. Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China. Two generations of Fluorite, the first a blue-grey, lightly etched octahedral habit capped off with perfectly clear, color zoned cubic crystals. Excellent LW-UV fluorescence that contrasts perfectly with the jet-black Wolframite. Quartz scepters and a light edging of Calcite complete a fantastically compelling small cabinet plate. 2.25" x 1.5" x .75", 43 gms.

Freestanding MM Scale Quartz & Chalcedony Stalactite Grouping

The multiple levels of sparkling verticality create a compelling and dynamic freestanding mineral specimen. The perfectly trimmed base supports the spire of Quartz crystal covered Chalcedony at an ideal presentation angle. Interior depth provides dramatic shadowing on this all-white piece. Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. 2" x 2" x 2.25", 3.5 oz.

Freestanding Vera Cruz Amethyst Cluster

The perfect, stand aloneVera Cruz Amethyst Cluster. A small cabinet cluster features 5 perfect main terminations and at least 5 minor terminations. 1.75" x 1.25"x 1.5", 25 gms

Gem Clear Aquamarine. 6.75 cts - Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam

6.75 carats of gem-clear Aquamarine with an nice termination. Record keepers both on the surface and as bands of blues in different intensities as the crystal progresses. 6.75 carats, 28 mm tall, 5 mm wide

Graceful, Pencil-Lead thin, well terminated Aquamarine. Thanh Hoa , Vietnam

A spectacular specimen. Graceful, Pencil-Lead thin, gemmy, perfectly terminated Aquamarine. Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. 4.95 carats, 45 mm x 3.5 mm

Green Apophyllite & Stilbite with Laumontite

Cubic Green Apophyllite with light color zoning and multiple blades of Stilbite protected a small spray of Laumontite. An additional flat crystal of Laumontite is featured on the reverse side. An interestingexample of a hard-to-preserve mineral in beautifulsetting.3" x 2" x 1.5" Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

Green Apophyllite & White Stilbite with minor Heulandite

Multiple crystals of Green Apophyllite in different habits are interspersed with white Stilbite on a base of miniature Stilbite with minor Heulandite. A spectacular, 360 degree small cabinet mineral specimen. Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India.. 2" x 1.5" x 1", 1.1 oz.

Green Cubic Apophyllite Crystal

This lovely crystal of Apophyllite sits perfectly and seems to hold the light!Nashik, Maharashtra, India.Create a Perfect Pair with this Freestanding Green Apophyllite Crystal!

~2"

Green Cubic Apophyllite Crystal with Stilbite

Green Cubic Apophyllite Crystal with Stilbite. A large and luminous crystal of Green Apophyllite, unique triple terminations gable one end of the piece while a single terminaton highlights the other. 2.5" x 2" x 2", 160 gms.

Imilac Pallasite Meteorite: 13 gram Exterior part-slice.

A 13 gram part-slice of the Pallasite Meteorite, Imilac featuring external fusion crust, evidence of its descent through the atmosphere and astonishing melt pattern. 4 cm x 4 cm, irregular.

Pallasite meteorites are the rarest of all types and consist of Iron and translucent crystalline Olivine (Peridot) that are theorized to have originated at the Core-Mantle boundary of early protoplanets destroyed during the formation of oursolar system 4.6 billion years ago. It was initially found in 1822 in the Atacama Desert of Chile. Imilac is one of the three known-stable Pallasite meteorites, many quickly rust away due to the nature of their non-terrestrial iron. The stability and stunning translucent Olivine makes Imilac among the most sought-after meteorites among collector

Imilac Pallasite Meteorite: 9.35 gram Exterior part-slice.

A 9.35 gram part-slice of the Pallasite Meteorite, Imilac featuring external fusion crust, evidence of its descent through the atmosphere and astonishing melt pattern. 4.3 cm x 3 cm, irregular.

Imilac Pallasite Meteorite: expertly prepared 9.36 gram part-slice

An expertly prepared 9.36 gram part-slice of the Meteorite, Imilac. 3 cm x 2.75 cm

Pallasite meteorites are the rarest of all types and consist of Iron and translucent crystalline Olivine (Peridot) that are theorized to have originated at the Core Mantle boundary of protoplanets destroyed during the formation of oursolar system 4.6 billion years ago. It was initially found in 1822 in the Atacama Desert of Chile. One of the Big Three stable Pallasite meteorites, many quickly rust away due to the nature of their non-terrestrial iron. The stability and stunning translucent Olivine makes Imilac among the most sought-after meteorites among collectors.

Iron Stained Apophyllite on a matrix of Scolecite

A really interesting, dense spray of Scolecite serves as a host to clear to deep red Apophyllite, stained progressively darker by iron.

Jeremejevite. Erongo, Namibia. A rare, stunningly blue crystal.

Jeremejevite. Erongo, Namibia. An exceptionally rare, stunningly blue crystal, this small piece exhibits three shades and an interestingly etched termination. (.8 cts)

Light Green Apophyllite Matrix Plate

An excellent presention of Light Green Apophyllite on a well trimmed Matrix Plate . Sits perfectly! Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. 2.5" x 2" x 1"

Miniature Chalcedony Quartz Stalactite with Apophyllite

A beautiful miniature stalactite, very thin Chalcedony provided a framework for MM scale Quartz to cover it, which in turn hosts somewhat larger crystals of Apophyllite. 1" x 2" x .5", .3 oz.

MM Quartz and Micro Apophyllite.

A 360 degree stalactite-cap of small scale, translucent Quartz crystals with a secondary mineralization of sparkling micro-format crystals of Apophyllite. 2" x 2" x 1.5"Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

Mordenite Hemisphere

2 inch Mordenite Hemisphere.Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. 2" x 2.25" x 1"

Mordenite Hemisphere with Sidecar Crystal

A hemisphere of Mordenite doing its best impression of a turtle.

Mordenite on Green Apophyllite with Stilbite

A great combination of snowy white spheres of Mordenite on a base of light Green Apophyllite with a hint of Peach Stilbite to complete the trio! Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India. 3" x 2" x 1.5"

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Multi-Terminated Green Apophyllite Miniature with Stilbite.

Castle like Terminations ofGreen Apophyllite are accented by blades of Stilbite and a minor occurance of Mordenite on this stunning miniature from the Deccan Traps of India.Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India. .75" per side, 9.2 gms.

Natural Small-Crystal Amethyst Geode on Iron Stand

Natural small-format crystals cover the front of this rich purple Amethyst geode from Brazil. Mounted on an iron display stand at the optimal display angle. 4" x 4" x 9", 3 lbs.

Phenomenal Fluorite on Wolframite. Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China.

Twin translucent crystals of Fluorite with interior color zoning on complex Wolframite. The step-terminations and subsequent etching exposes the interior purple crystal on one small corner of the largest crystal. A fascinating detail of this complex and freestanding piece. A dramatic, dark-yet -illuminating natural mineral specimen. Yaogangxian Mine, Hunan, China.3" x 2" x 1.25". 228 gms.

Pink Heulandite with Stilbite

Pink Heulandite with Stilbite. A spectacular small cabinet addition to your collection!

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. ~3 inches x ~ 3 inches

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Purple Fluorite and Quartz. Inner Mongolia, China

A deep purple Fluorite solitairewith light etching on one facet paired with a scepter of Quartzhighlights this nicely-presenting small cabinet specimen. A small Quartz scepter is a tad loose on towards the base, allowing us to offer this piece at a discount! 2.25" x 3.25" x 1.5", 182 gms, Inner Mongolia, China

Purple Zoned Inner Mongolian Fluorite Miniature

Purple Zoned Yaogangxian Fluorite Miniature, nice luster, multiple purple phantoms. More transparent to the eye than to the camera. 1" x 1.25" x 1" .7 oz.

Sky-Lit Sphere of Complex, Translucent Quartz

Two natural internal passages create paths for the illumination of the perfect and untouched crystals that line the interior of this spectacularly complex and translucent sphere of Quartz. Minas Gerais, Brazil. 3" diameter, 1 lb.

Sparkling Small Plate of Crystalline Apophyllite

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~2"

Stilbite and Heulandite on Mordenite

Multiple generations of Stilbite sit on a snowy white base of Mordenite highlighted by small, pink-peach crystals of Heulandite. An amazingly aesthetic mineral specimen that presents in 360 degrees. 2.5" x 2.5" x 2" Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

Tabby Aquamarine Cluster, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam.

This 5.9 carat gemmy, tabular Aquamarine crystal terminates perfectly while the sidecar crystal growth provides a kick-stand. 5.9 carats, 6.5 mm x 19 mm

Tall Deep Purple Amethyst Mini-Mount

Tall, Deep-Purple Amethyst Geode Mini-Mount. A natural crystal specimen mounted on sturdy iron stands presenting the optimal display angles. Brazil. 2.75" x 2.5" x 7.25", 25 oz.

Terminated Gem Clear Apophyllite Cluster

Terminated Gem Clear Apophyllite Cluster, sharp terminations, very little contact.Mineral Type and Location Tag Included!~2"
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The Eye of Brazil, an Evocative Agate Sphere

A sphere of exceptional, patterned Quartz. The interior space is lined with sparkling crystals of Quartz, creating a fantastic focal point within the radiating bands of light blue agate. Minas Gerais, Brazil. 3" diameter, 1.3 lb.

Triple-beam Amethyst, Vera Cruz, Mexico

The incredible luster of this triple-fan ofAmethyst from the legendary mines ofVera Cruz, Mexico is indicative of recent discoveries at the mine. Stands unassisted. 1.75" x 1" x .5"

Two Toned Labradorite - 9.6 oz. Palm Stone

Two Toned Labradorite - 9.6 oz. Palm Stone. A fantastically iridescent hand polished Labradorite palm stone from Madagascar. Two distinct bands of color radiate from within the stone. Labradorescence is not the superficial coloring of the stone, but a property of the light reflected by a twinning surface within. Madagascar. 3.5" x 2.75" x .1", 9.6 oz.

Two-Hued White and Pink Stilbite

Slight iron staining adds a light pink hue to one side of this unique cluster of Two-Hued White and Pink Stilbite

Water Clear Quartz with Iron Stained Matrix

Amazingly clear Quartz with complex growth/record keepers on many facets and a window-clear view to the red iron-staining on the matrix!A beautiful piece from Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. 3" x 2.5" x 2"Macro Video Mineral Exploration on YouTube

White Stilbite on Orange Heulandite

The unique orange Heulandite makes the white Stilbite clusters pop in contrast while the larger Stilbite crystals provide a central focal point. A complex and compelling specimen. Aurangabad., Maharashtra, India. 2.5" x 1.75" x 2"

Wulfenite Cluster. Red Cloud Mine, La Paz County, Arizona, USA.

The large, lustrous crystal at the top of this Wulfenite matrix specimen is just the start. A small internal space protects small, immaculate Wulfenite crystals while the entire external matrix. Red Cloud Mine, La Paz County, Arizona, USA. Miniature mounted on foam.