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"Study the science of art. Study the art of science . . . . Realize that everything connects to everything else." - Leonardo da Vinci
A Brief Archive of Sold Aesthetic Minerals
1" Light Blue Yindu Fluorite Crystal in 2.5" Cluster
The best crystal in this Yindu Mine Fluorite cluster measures about 1" wide. While an incomplete cube its size and lightly etched, slightly porcelain surface creates a window to the matrix. Yindu Mine, Inner Mongolia, China. 2.5" x 2.5" x 1", 2.5 oz.
1" Wide Green to White Apophyllite with Miniature Heulandite
A one inch wide crystal of Apophyllite fades from green to white as it approached its complex termination. The accompanying side-crystal of Apophyllite completely surround a blade of Stilbite. Minor Mordenite highlights the miniature Heulandite on the matrix aspect. Self standing. Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. 2" x 1.5" x 1.75", 2.5 oz.
21 gram Seymchan Meteorite Part Slice
The Seymchan meteorite is a spectacular remnant of an early proto-planet in our Solar System. Minor aspects of Olivine are present in this interior part slice. The complex crystalline Widmanstätten patterns in metal can only be created in the vacuum of space, where molten iron slowly cooled over billions of years. Removable from its floating display case, this 21 gram is just over 1.5 inchs wide and is an interior part slice of the Seymchan meteorite. It is certain to inspire wonder wherever it lands. Srednekansky District, Magadan Oblast, Russia. 1.625" x .125" x 1". In display 5" x 2" x 5".
483 Carat Multi-Terminated Aquamarine Crystal
Tall, terminated and so very BLUE.This next-level Aquamarine crystal is from Vietnam. It is 3.75 inches tall, 1 inch wide and weighs 483 carats (3.4 oz.). Multiple terminations create a mesmerizing finish to this top-shelf fine mineral specimen. It contains one restoration, executed by the most respected mineral laboratory on Earth.
6" Shiva Lingam with Metal Stand
Shiva linga is an abstract or aniconic representation of the Hindu god Shiva. It is typically the primary devotional image in Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva. 6" x 2.5", 7" tall with included metal stand. 2 lbs. India.
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8+ Pound Rainbow AAA Labradorite Display Piece
Deserving of a space of its own, this massive, hand polished Labradorite free form features a yellow and blue flash across its entire face. Labradorite is a spectacularly iridescent mineral which exhibits different colors depending on the angle of the viewer. Artists polish freeform sculptures highlighting areas of maximum color. Labradorescence is not the superficial coloring of the stone, but a property of the light reflected by a surface within. Madagascar. 8" x 2.5" x 6.25", 8.3 lbs.
Absolutely Atmospheric Ocean Jasper
Clouds of white surround this atmospheric deep Red and Green Ocean Jasper free form. Only found in a handful of deposits in northwestern Madagascar Ocean Jasper is an amazingly colorful, deep and multi-patterned stone. These compelling features are completely geologic in origin. 4.25" x 2.5" x 5.5", 2.5 lbs.
Almandine-Pyrope Garnet in Graphite. Red Embers Mine. Mass. USA
A long, glossy Graphite plate featuring twenty deep red, translucent when backlit, Almandine-Pyrope Garnets in a broad, 10 inch matrix of thin Graphite. From a unique geological anomaly, collected with great effort and meticulously prepared. Red Embers Mine, Erving, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA. 10.25" x 4.75" x .5", 8.9 oz.
Almandine-Pyrope Garnet with Dravite Tourmaline in Graphite. Red Embers Mine. Ma
A spectacular, dynamic Graphite plate featuring a dozen deep red, translucent when backlit, Almandine-Pyrope Garnets (more that are not translucent) in the company of Dravite Tourmaline with a broad, 9 inch wide but less than 1/2 in thick, matrix of Graphite. From a unique geological anomaly, collected with great effort and meticulously prepared. Red Embers Mine, Erving, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA. 9" x 6" x .5", 8.6 oz.
Amazing Green Apophyllite Castle on Stilbite with Orange Heulandite
The crystals of Green Apophyllite ornamenting the White Stilbite stalactite contrast in both form and hue with the unique Orange Heulandite on Basalt matrix. A beautiful triple-mineral combination! Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. 3" x 1.25" x 1", 1.3 oz.
Amazing Matrix Miniature! Multiple Crystals of Cavansite
Multiple crystals of bright blue Cavansite in three distinct clusters. The white matrix, micro scale Heulandite, contrasts perfectly, highlighting the details in the crystals of Cavansite. Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 1.75" x 1" x 1.25", .8 oz.
Amethyst Clusters on Druzy Matrix - Vera Cruz, Mexico
Dozens of gemmy clusters of Amethyst crystals are scattered across the sparkling, druzy matrix on this large cabinet specimen from Vera Cruz, Mexico. The reverse features miniature versions of the crystal flowers Vera Cruz is famous for. 6" x 3.75" x 2", .6 lbs.
Apophyllite on Pink Chalcedony
Unique, lightly etched Apophyllite in a near-Disco-Ball habit. An occasional blade of Stilbite accompanies on a field of Pink Chalcedony. Hematite leads the initial generation of Apophyllite to have a slight pink tint and light phantoming towards the matrix aspect. Presents horizontally and vertically unaided. Basalt host matrix. Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. 5.5" x 4.5" x 2.5" 1.7 lbs
Aquamarine and Quartz on Muscovite
A pair of terminated crystals of Quartz are adjacent to a set of gemmy, terminated Aquamarine crystals surrounded by blades of Muscovite mica. A spectacularly compelling medium sized cabinet mineral specimen. Perfectly trimmed freestanding matrix. Nagar Valley, Pakistan. 4" x 3.5" x 3", 1.6 lbs
Banded Quartz Agate
The Agate bands tracing the Quartz center of this are polished to reveal the perfectly patterned interior. The reverse is left in its unpolished state. Each side is compelling it its own right! A flat base assures a perfect presentation of this completely natural mineral masterpiece! Brazil. 3.25" x 1" x 3.25", 9.2 oz.
Banded Quartz Agate
The Agate bands tracing the Quartz center of this are polished to reveal the perfectly patterned interior. The reverse is left in its unpolished state. Each side is compelling it its own right! A flat base assures a perfect presentation of this completely natural mineral masterpiece! Brazil. 3.5" x 1" x 3", 6.5 oz.
Banded Windowsill Agate
One side of this perfectly patterned Banded Agate is polished to reveal the concentric patterns inside, the reverse is left in its unpolished state. Each side is compelling in its own right, a flat base assures a perfect presentation of this completely natural mineral masterpiece! Brazil. 3.25" x 1.15" x 2.75", 7 oz.
Banded Windowsill Agate
One side of this perfectly patterned Banded Agate is polished to reveal the concentric patterns inside, the reverse is left in its unpolished state. Each side is compelling in its own right, a flat base assures a perfect presentation of this completely natural mineral masterpiece! Brazil. 2.5" x .75" x 2.25", 3.7 oz.
Banded Windowsill Agate
One side of this perfectly patterned Banded Agate is polished to reveal the concentric patterns inside, the reverse is left in its unpolished state. Each side is compelling in its own right, a flat base assures a perfect presentation of this completely natural mineral masterpiece! Brazil. 4" x 1" x 3", 10.3 oz.
Bayldonite on Calcite with Tiny Dioptase
Bayldonite, a rare secondary mineral that occurs in oxidized zones of polymetallic deposits, has covered the surface of a cluster of Calcite, and provided a base for a "Little Prince" sized pair of Dioptase crystals. Tsumcorp Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia. 1.25", x 1" x 2", .7 oz
Bayldonite with Tiny Calcite. Tsumeb, Namibia.
Bayldonite, a rare secondary mineral that occurs in oxidized zones of polymetallic deposits, has covered the surface of a Dolomite matrix, and provided a base for a dusting of micro-scale Calcite crystals. Tsumcorp Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia. 1.75", x 1" x 1.25", .7 oz, 21 gms.
Blades of Stilbite with Miniature Clear Apophyllite Crystals on Chalcedony
Blades of Stilbite with Miniature Clear Apophyllite Crystals on Chalcedony. An endlessly explorable miniature featuring multiple blades of Stilbite on a connecting matrix of thin Chalcedony. Closer inspection reveals terminated crystals of clear Apophyllite. Maharashtra, India. 1.5" x 1" x 1", .3 oz.
Botryoidal Fluorite on Quartz
Three round light yellow crystals of Fluorite highlight this raw and Quartz covered Basalt plate. The beautifully botryoidal crystals of Fluorite provides the perfect contrast of form and tone to the matrix of sparkling miniature Quartz. One ding on the main crystal makes this a deal! Interesting from every angle! Nashik, Maharashtra, India. 5.5" x 5" x 2", 1.95 lbs.
Botryoidal Fluorite on Very Light Amethyst
The off-round crystal of yellow Fluorite creates an additional, compelling presentation opportunity. Sitting at no less that four different orientations, the 2" crystal of Fluorite provides the perfect contrast of form and color to the matrix of very light miniature Amethyst. Interesting from every angle! Nashik, Maharashtra, India. 4" x 3" x 3", 1.2 lbs.
Botryoidal Prehnite with Epidote. Kayes Region, Mali.
Multiple round crystals of Green Prehnite of descending size connect to create this self-supporting, translucent small cabinet mineral specimen. One large and multiple smaller crystals of Green Epidote accompany. Kayes Region, Mali. 2" x 1.5" x 1.3"
Calcite within Basalt Geode
A natural Calcite crystal within a Basalt Geode. A crystal of Calcite formed in a naturally occurring internal space in basalt bedrock millions of years ago, where it remained, in the dark, awaiting discovery. A unique, freestanding piece of art. Nashik, Maharashtra, India. 3" wide, 2.25" tall, 2" deep. 7 oz.
Cavansite In Vug. A Perfect Miniature.
Cavansite perched in the space in which it formed. Lined with Chalcedony and perhaps ultra-miniature crystals of Heulandite this matrix specimen is a perfect example of the crystals as they formed. Presents in multiple orientations on a Basalt matrix. Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 1" x 1.1" x 1", .7 oz.
Cavansite on Heulandite with Miniature Cubic Calcite
Can you find the single minuscule cubic crystal of Calcite on this amazingly complex Cavansite miniature? A dynamic matrix provided the perfect place for the deep blue crystal of Cavansite in excellent condition to form around. Gemmy crystals of Heulandite of two different tones covers most of the Basalt matrix, allowing it to present in 360 degrees. Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 1.5" x 1.25" x 1.25", 1.3 oz.
Cavansite on Miniature Heulandite with Stilbite
Beautiful bright blue crystals of Cavansite in excellent condition, on a matrix of perfectly contrasting gemmy white Heulandite highlighted with blades of white Stilbite. Basalt matrix. Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 2.25" x 1.5" x 1.5", 1.6 oz.
Cavansite Solitaire on Gemmy Heulandite
Gemmy clear Heulandite hosts a stunning solitaire of deep blue Cavansite. A single blue blade and one tiny little seed crystal accompany. The fantastic broad Basalt matrix is covered in clear bladed crystals of Heulandite. Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 2.5" x 2" x 1.5", 3.7 oz.
Cavansite with Miniature Cubic Calcite
A two crystals of cubic Calcite ornament this perfectly presenting Cavansite miniature. The contrasting matrix provides the perfect perch for two blue crystals of Cavansite, each hosting a crystal of cubic Calcite. An additional two miniature Cavansite crystals accompany. Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 2" x 1.5" x 1", 1.9 oz.
Cavansite with Miniature Cubic Calcite on Heulandite.
The dynamic basalt matrix created the opportunity for this interesting, undulating, crystal of bright blue Cavansite hosting a scattering of tiny, gemmy crystals of Calcite. A perfectly contrasting layer of miniature Heulandite provides the canvas. Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 2" x .5" x 1.25" .8oz.
Celadonite Included Apophyllite with Miniature White Heulandite
Celadonite within the otherwise clear Apophyllite brings a mossy green color to this freestanding multi mineral miniature. Angled miniature White Heulandite contrasts sharply in both tone and texture with the cubic-terminated Apophyllite. Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. 2" x 1.5" x 1.25",1.6 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.
Complex Pentagonite Cluster with Cubic Calcite
A miniature forest of Pentagonite provides anchor points for about a dozen clear, millimeter-scale cubic crystals of Calcite. More seem to appear the more you look. Otherworldly. Macro video documented. Approximately .75 inch in all directions. Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India. .75" x .75" x .75", .12 oz, 3.5 gm.
Conjoined Cubic Pyrite on Matrix. Navajun, Spain
Two molecularly conjoined crystals of lustrous cubic Pyrite, one large, one small, watch over a small cubic crystal within the Marl matrix in which it grew. This form and quality of Pyrite is famously found in Navajun, Spain. 1.75" x 1.5" x 1.75", 2.7 oz.
Cubic Calcite on Cavansite on Heulandite
Two crisp cubic crystals of Calcite stand out on a ridge of Cavansite on Heulandite on this next level miniature. An excellent piece with very little exposed matrix. Presents in 360 degrees. The Wagholi Quarry of Pune, Maharashtra, India was the only mine where large, lustrous crystals of this type have been found. This legendary location has been both closed and overbuilt. 1.5" x 1.25" x 1", 1 oz.
Cubic Calcite with Miniature Stellerite on Mordenite with Heulandite
A compelling, large cabinet multi-mineral specimen. A foundation of basalt hosts dozen cubic crystals of Calcite of various scales and hundreds of miniature crystals of white Stellerite in a cascade down a base of Mordenite studded with the occasional crystal of Heulandite. 6.5" x3.5" x3", 1.25 lbs
Domed Rainbow Labradorite
Blue and Yellow highlights dance across the polished surface of this iridescent, hand polished Labradorite freeform from Madagascar. Labradorescence is not the superficial coloring of the stone, but a property of the light reflected by a twinning surface within. Madagascar. 4" x 2" x 6", 3.4 lbs.
Double Terminated Bubblegum Pink Heulandite with Stilbite on Chalcedony
A small-cabinet masterpiece of contrasting colors and shapes. A bright pink, double terminated, pinwheeling crystal of Heulandite draws your eye while the array of miniature, gemmy, crystals of Stilbite create a sparkle and a depth to the snowy white Chalcedony coating the Basalt matrix. Multiple smaller crystals of pink Heulandite complete the canvas. Something special. Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. 5.25" x 2.5" x 3.25", 1.1 lbs.
Double-Polished Translucent Quartz Agate Plate
Polished on both sides to reveal the complex mineralization within! Translucent with a crystalline center this spectacular 3/4 inch thick Quartz plate is framed by thin bands Agate and a natural, unpolished edge. A beautiful display of natural art. Brazil. 4.5" x .75" x 5, 1.13 lbs
Dye-Sublimated Aluminum Print. 'Muonionalusta' Meteorite Detail.
The Muonionalusta meteorite is an amazingly compelling Octahedrite meteorite initially found in 1906. This image is a detail of the meteorites classic Widmanstatten pattern, a crystalization of metal that only forms as the metal cools in space over millions of years.
Mineral prints on aluminum find their own light. Absorbent black backgrounds enhance the presence of the subject, exhibiting soft eye-catching reflectivity even in low light. Contemporary art complementing natural processes. Earth art, fractals in nature!
Macro Mineral Art Print by Studio Mineralia
(First Place, Photography. "Catalyst: A Science Art Exhibition")
Shipped on a floating wall mount for easy hanging.
Early Man Bell Pestle
The Bell Pestle. A fantastic example of the sort of hand tool created by early man from their geologic environments. Hand-shaped of what appears to be a fine grained black and white granite by chipping and grinding, likely for grinding due to its deeply 'belled' bottom face, these tools could be passed down across generations. Hand tools of such versatility were essential to life for the First/Native peoples of the Americas and have been recovered at archeological sites dating from 500 to 5000 years old. Reportedly collected in Ohio. Ancient, practical folk art in its truest form! Authenticated by WINAM (Whidbey Island Native Arts Museum) 3.25" wide, 3" deep, 4.25" tall, 2 pounds.
Earth Toned Ocean Jasper
Earth tones, highlighted with white with hints of pink surround this thoughtful Ocean Jasper free form. Only found in a handful of deposits in northwestern Madagascar Ocean Jasper is an amazingly colorful, deep and multi-patterned stone. These compelling features are completely geologic in origin. 3.5" x 2.25" x 5", 1.75 lbs.
Exceptional Cavansite on Gemmy Miniature Heulandite
Exceptional Cavansite crystal stack on miniature gemmy Heulandite. The rich blue of Cavansite is highly desirable among collectors. The Wagholi Quarry of Pune, Maharashtra, India was the only mine where large, lustrous crystals of Cavansite have been found. This legendary location has been both closed and overbuilt, making these rare crystals increasingly hard to find. A perfect small cabinet fine mineral.1.5" x 1" x 1.5", .7 oz.