Other Minerals & Fossils
A Rhapsody in Green! It is said that some of the best green Apophylite varieties come from India , and this awesome specimen is one of them! Shades of refreshing green permeate this beautiful Apophylite Cluster, with definite hints of blue , too! As you may know, Apophylite crystals usually form as ....more info
Although usually seen in jewelry (cut into small cabachons), here's your chance to acquire a sizeable chunk of the beautiful stone Larimar, found only in the Dominican Republic. Larimar is a rare blue variety of the silicate mineral Pectolite, this one with light ocean blue coloring, some white ....more info
A Malachite Collectible! From the Luputo Mine in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), this one-of-a-kind Malachite specimen is a must for any collector. Only one section of this piece is polished, showing great circular nodule patterns , while the balance is totally natural in ....more info
Opalized Fluorite! This stone is rare and unbelievable! Composed of Opalized Fluorite (purple and white), it is also a mix of many other minerals, such as Bertrandite, Quartz, Chalcedony, Dolomite, Rhodonite, Manganese Oxides, etc. Note the hollows and vugs throughout--beautiful! A bit of history ....more info
Look at the size of this 12-lb. Sardonyx! Polished to a "T", this colorful Chalcedony (combo of Sard and Onyx) is a WOW piece - much, much larger than the tumbled stones, gemstones and cameos that you usually see. One entire side is a most beautiful and vibrant dark green, and the other is in ....more info
Picture Perfect Agate! Agates with inclusions are incredibly unique, and this Spanish Point Plume is no exception. Inclusions occur when metallic oxides are present when the Agate is formed, and Plume Agate has fluffy inclusions that resemble feathers, plants or flowers. This specimen displays a ....more info
A Unique Metallic Ore (the primary ore of Antimony) that produces some of the most outstanding natural crystals that exist in nature! Long and slender, these prismatic crystals are vertically striated and shine with an exceptional silver-gray luster. Note the flattened terminations and the partial ....more info
I'll bet you didn't know this about Tiger's Eye Quartz: Tiger's Eye began life as Asbestos! But don't panic! In part 2 of this transformational journey, Crocidolite (a form of Asbestos), a blue mineral of iron and sodium) completely dissolves and begins its transformation into Quartz while ....more info
Phenomenal Tiger's Eye! This is one of those specimens that looks "melt-in-your-mouth" good! With the full range of Tiger's Eye colors visible -- yellows, oranges, browns and the blues of Hawk's Eye Crocidolite -- this delectable piece does look good enough to eat! Also, check out the hallmark ....more info
A Magnificent Septarian Fossil! How did this unparalleled, egg-shaped "Shield of the Tortoise" come to be? Well, for inquiring minds out there: Septaria were formed during the Cretaceous Period, 50-70 million years ago when sea levels were much higher. Periodic volcanic eruptions killed the smaller ....more info
