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A Brief Archive of Sold Aesthetic Minerals
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.
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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Almandine-Pyrope Garnet in Graphite. Red Embers Mine. Mass. USA
A spectacular, dynamic Graphite plate featuring well over a dozen deep red, translucent when backlit, Almandine-Pyrope Garnets in a broad, 8 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. 8" x 5" x .5", 11.8 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.
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
Beautiful Indian Quartz Miniature
A fantastic Quartz crystal cluster miniature. Even the tallest crystals are in great condition, the rest are nearly perfect. Macro video documented, better than an NFT! Karur, India. 2" x 1.5" x 1.25", 1.6 oz.
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.
Blue & Yellow Freedom 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. 4.5" x 2" x 3.25", 2.4 lbs.
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 on Gemmy Heulandite.
Between the tiny fan of Cavansite below the main crystal and the general Pac Man shape of the main crystal it is hard to decide which is more compelling! The Heulandite crystals are somewhat larger than usual and have a nice window pane effect. The contact between the two minerals is amazing. 1.25" x .75" x 1.25" .5 oz.
Cavansite on Heulandite in Basalt Geode
A very large, well terminated cluster of Cavansite in a fantastic matrix-geode formation. Perfectly trimmed Basalt hosts a vug lined with gemmy Heulandite surrounding the large, deep blue Cavansite crystal. A miniature show stopper. Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 2" x 1" x 1.25", 1.3 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 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.
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 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.
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.
Electric Purple-Pink Labradorite
A preposterously Purple-Pink iridescent hand polished Labradorite freeform from Madagascar. Electric Purple Pink is the dominant tone. Labradorescence is not the superficial coloring of the stone, but a property of the light reflected by a twinning surface within. Madagascar. 6.5" x 2.25" x 3.75", 2.7 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.
Exceptionally Gemmy Apophyllite with Large & Miniature Stilbite on Chalcedony
Endlessly explorable, this freestanding 5.25" very gemmy cluster of clear to light Green Apophyllite is in perfect proportion to the pink blades of Stilbite. Minimal matrix is composed of thin, ribbon-like Black Chalcedony host thousands of minuscule crystals of Stilbite. A 360 degree large cabinet fine mineral specimen. Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India. 5.25" x 3" X 4", 1.5 lbs
Fluorite & Quartz with Siderite Matrix Miniature
Cubic Fluorite accompanied by miniature scepters of Quartz are the highlight of this beautiful matrix miniature.Huanggang Mine, Inner Mongolia, China.Fly by on YouTube!Siderite and perhaps minor Wolframite are also present. 1.25" x 1.5" x .5", 18 grams.
Fluorite Ultra Thin Color Zone Miniature. Yindu Mine.
Truly unique stepped nanometer-scale color zones of rich purple, interspersed with zones of totally clear Fluorite. The opposite corner features bursts of purple across the planes that are layers in the same piece. Interesting and compelling! Yindu Mine, Inner Mongolia, China. .85" x .75" x.75", .3oz
Fractal Cubic Fluorite Miniature, Yindu Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
An exceptionally photogenic Fluorite from the Yindu Mine, Inner Mongolia, China. A soft blue, porcelain like facet exhibits dramatic torsion and rehealing in one corner. Multiple blue-purple internal color-zones are visible through one side facet of good clarity. 1.25" x .75" x .75" 15 grams. Yindu Mine, Inner Mongolia, China
Gemmy Terminated Cavansite on Miniature Heulandite with Minor Mordenite
An aesthetically perfect miniature. A centrally located bright blue crystal of Cavansite featuring gem-transparent chisel-terminations on a base of miniature Heulandite. Minor aspects of Mordenite frame the interface of the Cavansite and Heulandite. The nicely trimmed basalt matrix presents the specimen at the perfect angle. Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 2" x 1.1" x .65", .9 oz.
Gravity-Defying Cubic Pyrite on Matrix. Navajun, Spain
A single, beautifully balanced, perfectly perched crystal of lustrous cubic Pyrite on the Marl matrix in which it grew. This form and quality of Pyrite is famously found in Navajun, Spain. Sits at two angles with confidence. 2.75" x 1.5" x 1.5", 3.4 oz.
Green Apophyllite and Miniature White Stilbite on Basalt
Green Apophyllite and Miniature White Stilbite on Basalt The perfect central location of the largest terminated crystal. of Green Apophyllite creates a balance throughout the piece. Multiple smaller, well formed and gemmy Apophyllite crystals inhabit the landscape of miniature white crystals of Stilbite. The basalt matrix is trimmed to allow excellent display presentation in three orientations. Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. 2.25" x 2" x 1.5", 3.4 oz.
Herkimer Diamond. Fonda, New York
A perfectly imperfect, nicely double terminated Herkimer Diamond, with few points where the crystal touched other crystals in the cluster it was once part of. A small, multi-faceted surface cluster is an interesting feature. Excellent clarity and refraction. A fantastic lapidary or display piece. Fonda, Herkimer County, New York, USA. 21 ct. .75" x .6" x .6"
Interestingly Oblong Pyrite Crystal on Matrix. Navajun, Spain
A single, interestingly oblong, beautifully balanced, perfectly perched crystal of lustrous cubic Pyrite on the Marl matrix in which it grew. This form and quality of Pyrite is famously found in Navajun, Spain. 2.25" x 1.25" x 1.5", 2.9 oz.
Iridescent Labradorite Freeform
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. 4.25" x 2.25" x 3.75", 2.1 lbs.
Large Carnelian Tumble Palm Stones
The smooth feel of these large Carnelian Tumble Palm Stones is unique and calming. Perfectly weighted and gently translucent. ~2.5" x 1.75" x 2", 6-8 oz. Priced per.
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Large Labradorite Freeform
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. 5" x 2" x 5.25", 4.8 lbs.
Light Green Apophyllite on Miniature White Heulandite
An undulating Basalt matrix hosts a field of miniature crystals of white Heulandite, providing a perfect canvas for a scattering of more than a dozen crystals of light green cubic Apophyllite. An older piece from an uncommon location. Poona, Maharashtra, India. 6" x 3.5" x 2", 1 lbs.
Mineralia: Mineral Matching Memory Card Game
Mineralia: Mineral Matching Memory Card Game
Build memory and concentration skills using fascinating natural minerals! 24, large detailed tiles in an elegant, glossy storage box. Basic rules are simple, or create your own game. You will love this memory building activity featuring beautiful natural minerals.
All Ages! Adults and kids dig it!
"I absolutely love this Mineral Matching Game. . . .close ups ofthe crystals on these cards are quite breathtaking. . . I will definitely be using these cards for other creative exercises . . .in adult settings and my art classes with children. . . While they arevery sophisticated, they easily transition from the very young to the young at heart." - Sharee - Apr 20, 2020
"Playing the wonderful memory game from Studio Mineralia! I'm getting pretty good at winning, he's getting really good at minerals he didn't used to know!"- TiredCheeseStick - Apr 3, 2020
Miniature Amethyst Cluster. Vera Cruz, Mexico.
A beautiful minature cluster of Amethyst crystals with excellent color saturation. Vera Cruz, Mexico. Sits as shown unaided. Check out the Studio Mineralia Instagram Reel! 1" x 1.25" x .75", 11.11 grams
Miniature Cavansite Geode on Gemmy Heulandite
A nest of sparkling gemmy Heulandite hosts a series of well-protected crystals of Cavansite. Sits perfectly in multiple orientations. Two "skylite" openings on the reverse provides unique lighting opportunities. One of the most compelling mineral combinations in existence. Contrasting form and color, scale and shape. 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. 1.75" x 1.25" x 1.45", .8 oz.
Miniature Cubic Calcite on Cavansite with Stilbite on Heulandite
Two blue crystals of Cavansite host a sparkling dusting of miniature cubic crystals of Calcite in one of the most compelling mineral combinations in existence. Contrasting form and color, scale and shape. White blades of Stilbite accompany on miniature Heulandite, highlighted by the occasional burst of blue. 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.1.5" x 1.25" x 1.5", .8 oz.
Moody Blue Labradorite
While this polished Labradorite is electric at the right angle we felt this moody blue aspect was also rather compelling. Labradorescence is not the superficial coloring of the stone, but a property of the light reflected by a twinning surface within. Madagascar. 4.25" x 2.25" x 4.5", 3.1 lbs.
Moody Blue Labradorite
While this polished Labradorite is electric at the right angle we felt this moody blue aspect was also rather compelling. Labradorescence is not the superficial coloring of the stone, but a property of the light reflected by a twinning surface within. Madagascar. 5" x 1.5" x 4", 2.3 lbs.
Multi Generation Cavansite on Miniature Heulandite
A single crystal of Cavansite sits, protected in a Heulandite lined pocket in the Basalt matrix of this multi crystal, multi generation small cabinet miniature. From the legendary, closed, Wagholi Quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India. 1.25" x 1.4" x 1", .64 oz.