These are parcels of rough Oregon Sunstone. These parcels consist of 100 grams = 500 carats, of clears, yellows and champagne colors, you might even find a schiller or two in these parcels.  Many people discount these clear, yellow and champagne stones since they are not colors, but if you have ever seen one properly cut, you know just how beautiful they truly are and just where t… More info

Aquamarine, Teofillo Otavi, Minas Gerais Brazil. 0.954 gr. / 4.76 cts. 19.05 mm x 5.88 mm x 4.56 mm / approx 3/4 " long. Beautiful naturally etched pale green aquamarine crystal. Depending on the viewing angle, can look very light green or colorless. Wonderful etched top termination. Perfect for turning into jewelry or as a specimen. Very clean overall crystal. … More info

Here is an amazing natural Specimen of Quartz var. Citrine, from a new find.  This crystal comes from the Mansa District, Luapula Province, Zambia, South Africa. Natural Citrine Quartz crystals of good quality are uncommon worldwide. This crystal is 100% natural, no treatment of any kind. This impressive chunky, water clear crystal has a wonderful golden - amber color, … More info

In this Minerals & Gems of the World package, you'll receive approx. 1/2 pound or 1134 carats of rough minerals and crystals from around the world.  (Also available in 1 pound packs) These minerals are all randomly scooped from quantities purchased directly from the mines, then washed, weighed, and placed in the bags. Some crystals may be loose and some are still in ma… More info

Aragonite, Twinned Crystals  Molina de Aragon, Guadalajara, Castilla-Leon, Spain  4.7 cm x 3.0 cm x 2.1 cm, 47 gr. Very nice large double terminated crystal. Near colorless ends with purple center. Totally transparent color portion on one end. Very nice specimen.   … More info

In this Minerals & Gems of the World package, you'll receive approx. 1 pound or 2268 carats of rough minerals and crystals from around the world.  (Also available in 1/2 pound packs) These minerals are all randomly scooped from quantities purchased directly from the mines, then washed, weighed, and placed in the bags. Some crystals may be loose and some are still in matrix.… More info

Fluorapatite on Quartz Noyes Mountain Quarry, Oxford County, Maine 4.1 cm x 3.8 cm x 2.0 cm   Here is a nice miniature size and affordable specimen of this beautiful purple colored fluorapatite that is well known from Maine. There are two crystals, the largest measures 7 mm. The crystals are withing a quartz matrix that has some very nice micro quartz crystallization. … More info

Dugway "Geodal Thunderegg" Dugway, Juab County, Utah 6.8 cm x 4.0 cm x 2.28cm   Some call them geodes and others refer to them as thundereggs, either way they are interesting and beautiful. It has been cut open and had the surface polished. This could be a wonderful display piece, or the back could be cleaned up and I could see it in a wrap or other piece of j… More info

Here is an amazing natural Specimen of Quartz var. Citrine, from a new find.  This crystal comes from the Mansa District, Luapula Province, Zambia, South Africa. Natural Citrine Quartz crystals of good quality are uncommon worldwide. This crystal is 100% natural, no treatment of any kind. This impressive chunky, water clear crystal has a wonderful golden - amber color, … More info

Here is a very nice specimen of Smoky Quartz with Microline matrix. This small cabinet size specimen comes from Lake George, Colorado. As you will see in the second photo, smoky quartz runs through out this specimen. It has one nice complete smoky quartz crystal coming out from the top. There appears to have been another on the other side, but sadly it is only part… More info

Here is a nice large thumbnail specimen of crystallized Rose Quartz. This specimen comes from Taquaral in Minas Gerais Brazil. This specimen stands approx. 3.1 cm tall and is 2.4 cm wide. It is a flat specimen and can be also mounted laying down. It has beautiful pale pink color which is very hard to photograph.  It is mounted on an acryl… More info

Rosasite in Calcite Ojuela Mine Mapimi, Durango, Mexico 4.66 cm x 2.44 cm x 2.0 cm   Here is a very interesting specimen of Rosasite on matrix, covered in clear calcite. On one side the the specimen, are crystals of colorless calcite that are mostly well formed. On the other side is Rosasite in botryoidal form, that is clear coated with calcite. Although the ca… More info

Here is a beautiful Quartz crystal cluster with a Scepter. It comes from the Spruce #16 Claim (Spruce Ridge) King County, Washington, USA. 5.00 cm x 2.55 cm x 1.47 cm   Beautiful, clean quartz cluster with the center crystal being a scepter tip. No visible damage, some slight contact marks on the back, but overall very clean specimen. Also has what looks like… More info

Malachite with Cerussite Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia 5.98 cm x 3.14 cm x 3.0 cm, 48.3 grams   A beautiful specimen of fibrous malachite crystals with micro crystals of Cerussite and even some calcite present. The Malachite has a velvety sheen to it. There also appears to be some pseudo-morphology on the back of the specimen where malachite have replaced blades of Cerus… More info

Smithsonite with Hematite Tsumeb Mine Tsumeb, Namibia 3.5 cm x 2.0 cm x 2.0 cm   Here is a nice miniature size specimen of a not so common form of Smithsonite from the famous mine in Namibia. The Tsumeb mine has produced just about every color and form of smithsonite imaginable.  Here are colorless bladed crystals of smithsonite with what appears to be a hema… More info

Here are 2 very nice double terminated Quartz crystals that have petroleum inclusions. These crystals come from Baluchistan Pakistan. These petroleum included double terminated quartz crystals are a recent discovery in the last few years and have quickly become very popular with collectors. The clarity and shape of these crystals have given them the name … More info

Here is a very interesting specimen of Andradite Garnet var. Topazolite, with Diopside. This small cabinet size specimen comes from an area near the Victor Claim, Indian Hill, in the Clear Creek Management Area, in San Benito County, CA. This unusual specimen has topazolite garnet and diopside crystal needles covering the entire surface. The garnet crystals are a mustard… More info

This is a parcel of quartz crystals being offered for sale. These crystals are long and slender, many are double terminated. Some are clear, but most have frosted surfaces. These slender crystals are perfect for wrapping, or other jewelry designs. There is approx. 368 grams in each parcel. The largest crystals are about 7 cm long, with average size approx. 3 to 4 cm long. I have not c… More info

Chlorite included Quartz, Brazil 3.5 cm x 3.7 cm x 1.9 cm I acquired 6 specimens of this unusual chlorite included quartz for on 1960's collection. It only said Brazil on the labels, nothing else.  I have seen Chlorite included quartz before from many countries, but have not seen the quartz so clean as this. Water clear quartz allows you to see the phantoms / inclus… More info

Dioptase on Calcite, Tsumeb, Otavi Highlands, Namibia 3.22 cm x 2.44 cm x 1.54 cm Here is a nice, Miniature size specimen of dioptase crystals on a matrix of calcite crystals. Good coverage with some contact present. Nice showy small specimen. … More info

Rogerley Mine Fluorite, County Durham, England 3.2 cm x 2.1 cm   Here is a really nice miniature specimen of fluorite from the Rogerley Mine. It is mounted and has a great look. Has nice daylight blue fluorescence.   Crystals are twinned and inter-grown. Only very minor micro chipping present on a few crystals, very hard to see. … More info

Corundum var. Ruby, Cascade Canyon, San Gabriel Mountains, California 9.0 cm x 6.8 cm x 4.7 cm . Yes, Ruby from California.  This specimen is filled with ruby crystals, the largest being about 1.2 cm long. Each exposed face, shows many crystals in different sizes and have no doubt there are many more within. This specimen is filled with small ruby crystals, the largest… More info

Azurite on Malachite Tongshankow Mine, Daye City, China  4.9 cm x 2.8 cm x 2.3 cm   Here is a really nice specimen of Blue Azurite crystals on a matrix covered in green Malachite.  This specimen is amazing under magnification seeing all the detailed crystal growth.   … More info

Amethyst Crystal, Guerrero, Mexico 35 mm x 10.5 mm x 7.5 mm   Here is a really nice single crystals of Amethyst from this well known and sought after locale. It has great crystal form, with perfect top termination, and etched bottom. The crystal is very transparent and has great color with purple phantoms. A very nice small miniature specimen from this locale. … More info

Chalcanthite on Matrix Bertha Mine aka Dugway Property, Dugway Mountain District,Tooele County, Utah. 7.6 cm x 3.0 cm x 3.5 cm   Here beautiful specimen of Electric Blue Chalcanthite crystals on Matrix.  The specimen has there amazing blue crystal on every side for a beautiful display. Must be handled with care as this is a fragile mineral. All care will … More info

Druzy Quartz on Chrysocolla  Milpillas Mine Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico 10.6 cm x 4.31 cm x 3.57 cm, 155.4 g.   Here is a very nice specimen of Druzy Quartz on Chrysocolla from the Milpillas Mine, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico. The specimen also shows malachite along with a few other minerals. A thin layer of tabular druzy quartz crystals sit on the front of the s… More info

Prehnite O & G Quarry Southbury, Connecticut 3.31 cm x 2.84 cm x 1.78 cm   Here is a wonderful miniature size specimen of Prehnite from Connecticut. It has beautiful high luster botryoidal form that really sparkles. Great light green and yellow coloring. The back side shows some interesting etching. Beautiful specimen collected over 20 years ago. … More info

Andradite Garnet & Clinochlore Daikon, Nioro du Sahel, Kayes Region, Mali 5.32 cm x 3.6 cm x 3.6 cm   Here is really nice specimen, a piece of natures art, of Andradite  garnet and Clinochlore from Mali. Beautiful golden colored garnet up to 1.7 cm, formed within this matrix with clusters of hexagonal Clinochlore crystals.  The two largest garnet on … More info

Shattuckite, Chrysocolla, Quartz Rancho Jacalito, Cuitaca, Sonora, Mexico 6.8 cm x 6.8 cm x 4.3 cm, 135.6 g   Here is really nice and interesting multi mineral specimen. This is a specimen of shattuckite, chysocolla, quartz, hematite included quartz & shattuckite included quartz. There is a lot going on with this specimen. The colors are just amazing, with mul… More info

Roselite-Wendwilsonite Bou Azer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco 8.7 cm x 5.5 cm x 4.7 cm, 274 grams Here is a beautiful specimen of this very hard to find mineral. Great coverage of crystals. Shows evidence of vugs that go deeper into the specimen.   … More info

12 Amethyst Scepter Lot from Vera Cruz, Mexico 2.8 cm to 4.9 cm  Here are 12 very nice light purple amethyst crystals with scepter growth.  Each is unique with some have very interesting terminations, double terminated scepters, reverse terminations, phantoms.  No damage to the crystals, some do have contact from matrix or other crystals. … More info

Benitoite Crystals Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California 10 crystals, 4 mm to 8 mm each   Here are 10 nice benitoite crystals. These crystals are all crossite / schist included. They are sometimes referred to as Rockys or Stoneys. The reason these are not gem quality is because these benitoite crystals absorbed some of the surrounding matr… More info

Benitoite Crystals Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California 10 crystals, 4 mm to 6 mm each   Here are 10 nice benitoite crystals. These crystals are all crossite / schist included. They are sometimes referred to as Rockys or Stoneys. The reason these are not gem quality is because these benitoite crystals absorbed some of the surrounding matr… More info

Calcite, Manganese - bearing N'Chwaning Mines Kuruman, Kalahari Manganese Field Northern Cape, South Africa 2.6 cm x 2.2 cm x 2.0 cm   Here is an amazing large thumbnail size specimen if this Manganese bearing calcite. The soft pink color of this mineral, makes for an attractive specimen. Being Manganese - bearing, makes this a very fluorescent specimen.… More info