A large natural pyrite plate-like specimen. Originating from 5/15 level Wheal Jane Mine, Cornwall, this native British pyrite coating on calcite has a lustrous exterior with elements of red lead to its front that catches the light beautifully. Naturally formed over millions of years, this striking mineral specimen showcases a distinctive golden colour, typical of
A large scale freestanding polished lapis lazuli freeform originating from Afghanistan, one of two similar naturally-formed lapis lazuli specimens we are selling. With its naturally occurring brilliant blue colour and striking shape, this exceptional specimen is a stunning sculptural piece for an interior. It will look sensational styled on a plinth against a light toned
A natural calcite crystal specimen, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases. A natural honey calcite crystal specimen, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases. Formed over millions of years, this natural calcite specimen showcases spectacular scalenohedral crystals – also known as dogtooth spar – and has a light pale yellow
A large scale freestanding polished lapis lazuli freeform originating from Afghanistan, one of two similar naturally-formed lapis lazuli specimens we are selling. With its naturally occurring brilliant blue colour and striking shape, this exceptional specimen is a stunning sculptural piece for an interior. It will look sensational styled on a plinth against a light toned
A large natural pyrite specimen on Welsh slate. Originating from a mine in Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales, this large slate displays small lustrous pyrite crystals to one face. Naturally formed over millions of years, this striking mineral specimen has a calcite base with a pyrite coating. It showcases a distinctive golden colour, typical of pyrite, for
A large natural skeletal malachite specimen originating from Madagascar. This unique specimen showcases a rich green colour with areas of darker shades. This specimen has a striking form that has been moulded by nature over thousands of years. It is an excellent sculptural piece for an interior display or collectors cabinet. Malachite Malachite was one
his is a natural sculptural form of a copper ore specimen originating from Chile. Naturally formed over millions of years, this copper ore cluster showcases a deep orange, bronze-like colour with a metallic lustre, typical of the variety. The naturally-occurring irregular shape is unique to this specimen, making it a spectacular sculptural piece for an
A large scale natural amethyst specimen originating from Brazil. Crystals from Brazil are most often found as radiating masses, with individual crystals appearing as pyramids. This exceptional mineral has a striking form that has been moulded by nature over thousands of years. It showcases a pale purple almost translucent colour with white calcite crystals. This
A striking large natural purple fluorite specimen sourced from an ex UK collection. This fluorite specimen is of an impressive scale and unusual irregular shape, making it a dynamic display piece of a collectors cabinet or as a decorative item for properties old and new. Fluorite, from the latin ‘fluere’ meaning ‘to flow’, forms in
A large natural skeletal raw malachite specimen originating from Morocco. This unique specimen has a striking form that has been moulded by nature over thousands of years. It showcases a rich green colour with areas of darker shades. This specimen is an excellent sculptural piece for an interior display or collectors cabinet. Malachite Malachite was
A large cabinet scale pyrite specimen displayed in a museum-quality Victorian glass domed display case, dating to circa 1890. Originating from 5/15 level Wheal Jane Mine, Cornwall, this native British specimen has a lustrous exterior that catches the light beautifully. Naturally formed over millions of years, this striking mineral specimen has a calcite base with
A large natural calcite crystal specimen. Formed over millions of years, this natural calcite specimen showcases spectacular scalenohedral crystals – also known as dogtooth spar – and has a light pale pink coloured, almost translucent quality evenly distributed across the crystals. This specimen is an impressive sculptural piece for an interior display or collectors cabinet.
A collection of museum minerals in a display case. Presented in a sleek glazed case, the set includes 48 European minerals, including a gold vial, a rock with traces of gold, lapis lazurite, and pyrite with calcite, all with their own striking appearance. Each one is of a superb quality and worthy of a museum.
A very large, naturally occurring botryoidal hematite specimen, presented on one of our exclusive painted plaster display plinths. Hematite is the most important iron ore; in fact, iron makes up 70% of its composition. Its appearance can vary greatly, occurring in many natural forms including crystalline and fibrous. This specimen is an excellent example of
A collection of minerals and crystals in a fan-shaped case. These exquisite minerals are nicely presented in a bevelled fan-shaped mahogany display case, dating to circa 1850, with delicate brass beading to its edges, as well as an original lock and key. This collection features rhodochrosite, pyrite, geodes, kyanite, sulphur, calcite, and dioptase. This exquisite
A very large cabinet pyrite and calcite specimen originating from Madagascar, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases. Naturally formed over millions of years, this striking mineral specimen has a calcite base with a pyrite coating. It showcases a distinctive golden colour, typical of pyrite, for which its metallic lustre is famously
A naturally occurring blue-green botryoidal chrysocolla mineral specimen, originating from Kalukuluku in Congo and presented on one of our exclusive painted plaster display plinths. Defined by its vibrant colour, chrysocolla forms as crusts where copper minerals have been transformed by water. It is found in various forms including botryoidal specimens on a matrix like this
A rare, naturally occurring witherite plate specimen from Settlingstones Mine in Northumberland, presented on an exclusive medium size painted plaster display plinth. Originally worked as a lead mine, Settlingstones near Haydon Bridge was one of the largest producers of witherite in the UK. The mine closed in 1969. Witherite is considered an uncommon mineral. Celebrated
A very large cabinet natural quartz specimen originating from Madagascar and presented on an exclusive painted plaster display plinth. This superb mineral is a stunning and unique specimen of quartz, formed by nature over thousands of years. It features a complex arrangement of small and medium sized crystals, some of which have naturally occurring phantom
A set of natural history specimens in an antique glazed display case. Housing 27 exquisite fossils and minerals this is truly a cabinet of curiosities; including three corals, two ammonites, desert rose, citrine, calcite, malachite, chrysocolla, amethyst, and petrified wood. All formed over thousands of years displaying superb quality. This is an exquisite decorative piece,
A varied and fascinating collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small painted plaster plinth. Ex. private British collection, this group contains a range of impressive cabinet specimens, some with original labels and tags detailing their provenance. Highlights of the collection include a dolomite specimen from Pelican mine, USA and a