A collection of museum minerals in a display case. Presented in a sleek glazed case with a removable lid, the collection includes 38 European minerals, including amethyst and pyrite, all with their own striking appearance. Each mineral is of a superb quality having come from a museum. Moulded by nature over thousands of years, these
A stunning collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive painted plaster plinth. Included in the set are a range of outstanding large cabinet specimens, formed by nature over the ages, each with their own colour, characteristics and qualities. Features of the set include: two rose quartz specimens from Serenje, a region
A collection of museum mineral specimens in a display case with a removable lid. Presented in a sleek glazed case with a removable lid, the set includes 30 European minerals including vanadinite, stilbite, azurite, and pyrite, all with their own striking appearance. Each one is of a superb quality having come from a museum collection.
A large botryoidal green malachite specimen from Kolwezi, Congo, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster display plinth. Named for its distinctive form resembling a cauliflower texture, this vibrant green, copper-based mineral has a beautiful variation of natural tone, with highlights of white in places. The bulbous botryoidal clusters vary in size and shape, naturally
A varied and colourful collection of 7 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small wooden display base. Ex. private British collection, this group contains a range of superb small specimens including a vibrant pink thulite, an impressive agate nodule, a yellow sulphur specimen and a blue fluorite. Further details below: A: Dolomite B:
A large pyrite cluster specimen originating from Peru, displayed on one of our exclusive museum-quality painted plaster bases. Naturally formed over millions of years, this huge pyrite cluster showcases a golden, brass-yellow colour, typical of the variety, with a metallic lustre for which it is famously named ‘Fool’s Gold’. This particular specimen is an impressive
An unusual blacknite quartz cluster specimen with covelline and bornite from Ambositra, Madagascar, presented on one of our museum-quality painted plaster bases. Blacknite is a beautiful mineral of the goethite/hematite variety, displaying a natural iridescence of colours across the crystals including pink, purple, black, yellow and blue. Blacknite specimens like this one with beautiful crystal
A collection of 6 natural, native copper specimens, each presented on an exclusive small wooden display base. Ex. private British collection, this group includes a range of superb specimens including cuprite from Wheal Phoenix mine in Cornwall, native copper from Michigan, USA and chalcocite from No. 16 level, Geevor Mine, Pendeen found in 1981. The
A small cabinet natural dogtooth calcite specimen from Joplin Field, Sri-State, Jasper County, Missouri, USA. Ex. private collection. Formed over millions of years, this natural calcite specimen showcases spectacular scalenohedral crystals – also known as dogtooth spar – and has a light coloured, almost translucent quality. This superb mineral specimen is for sale with one
A striking red realgar orpiment mineral cabinet specimen from Palomo Mine, Castrouirreina Provence, Peru (now closed), ex. private collection. This stunning specimen is made up of two very similar minerals: orpiment and realgar. The realgar provides a brilliant red colour while the orpiment showcases a yellow-orange hue, both of which were used in ancient eras
A superb small cabinet dogtooth calcite cluster specimen from Chihuahua, Mexico. Ex. private collection. This natural calcite specimen is an excellent example of the dogtooth variety. The light, cream-coloured scalenohedral crystals – also known as dogtooth spar – have been brilliantly formed into defined points over millions of years. Presented on one of our medium
A striking polished labradorite freeform sourced from Madagascar, naturally formed over thousands of years. Characterised by its iridescent colours, principally blue, this high grade labradorite is a stunning natural mineral specimen, the lustrous colours fluctuating as it is observed from different angles. It is freestanding, making a striking sculptural piece for an interior, with a
A decorative group of 6 large mounted natural native, copper and silver specimens displayed on our small painted plaster bases. Ex. British collection, this superb group includes native silver from Imider Mine in Morocco, one of the largest mines on the African continent, and native copper from Keweenaw, USA – also known as “Copper County”
A large natural silky fibrous malachite originating from Congo. Silky Malachite, which is a copper ore, is known for its rosette crystalline formation, and are often sparkling in appearance. This exceptional mineral has a striking form that has been moulded by nature over thousands of years. It showcases a rich green colour with areas of
A natural ammonite death bed mounted on a wooden and steel stand, originating from Schlaifhausen near Forchheim, Germany. Once a living creature, this ammonite has developed its array of shaped fossils over millions of years of compression, transforming into a striking piece. It would certainly make a stunning new display or decorative piece for any
To find a natural smithsonite specimen of this size and vibrant pink-lavender colour is a very rare find. Once forming part of a private UK collection, this striking specimen originates from El Refugio Mine, Sinaloa, Mexico (mine closed in 2010) and comes presented on one of our medium painted plaster bases. Prized for its vibrant
A beautiful collection of three large cabinet mineral specimens including amethyst, blue celestite and limonite quartz presented on our medium painted plaster bases. Together, these specimens form a vibrant collection for display, showcasing beautiful colours and shapes formed by nature over millions of years. More details on the individual specimens below: A: Limonite Quartz plate
A natural Lapis lazuli specimen of a plate-like form. Also known as lazurite, this raw mineral originates from Afghanistan. It is quite eye-catching as it showcases a bright vivid blue colour. It would certainly make for an impressive display piece in any home, or in a collectors cabinet. Distinct crystals were thought to be very
A decorative group of large mounted natural coral specimens displayed on our medium painted plaster plinths for display. Included in the collection is red pipe organ coral, acropora coral and lettuce coral. Formed by nature over hundreds of years, these coral specimens showcase a spectacular range of natural formations, beautiful textures and rich tones, making
A large natural Chalcedony plate specimen originating from Madagascar. Chalcedony, from the Latin Chalcedonian, is a compact variety of microcrystalline quartz. This striking mineral is composed of microscopic fibres which is white when pure. Its beautiful crystals and scale would make a stunning new display piece inside any home, or collectors cabinet. More on Chalcedony
A large natural apophyllite specimen with zeolite crystals originating from India. Apophyllite is a striking group of crystals that come in a variation of colours, shape, and structure; with their incredible diversity, they make perfect additions to any mineral collection. This exceptional mineral has a striking plate like form that has been moulded by nature