Peridot .6" Mini Specimen on Base #LV9258
$98.00
Peridot, a vibrant, gem-quality variety of olivine, is known for its bright lime green to olive green color. This raw mini specimen showcases the mineral's natural, rough form on a simple display base.
Count: 1
Size: .6"
Weight: 6g
Care: A brief rinse is fine, but avoid acids and harsh chemicals, which can etch peridot.
Seraphinite AA 3.5" Pebble Specimen #BC0905
$285.00
Seraphinite, a deep green clinochlore, features distinct, shimmering silver feather-like patterns that evoke its angelic namesake. This polished pebble specimen showcases the intricate patterns of the stone, often found with a smooth, tactile finish.
Count: 1
Size: 3.5 inches
Weight: 322g
Grade: AA
Origin: Itkulskoye deposit, eastern Siberia, Russia
Care: Handle gently; safe for brief rinses in cool water, avoid prolonged soaking, harsh chemicals, and direct sunlight.
Seraphinite AA 3.25" Pebble Specimen #BC0906
$145.00
Seraphinite, a chlorite mineral, presents a deep, rich green color accented by distinct, shimmering silver or golden feather-like patterns that evoke wings. This pebble specimen features a smooth, polished finish that highlights its unique chatoyancy.
Count: 1
Size: 3.25"
Weight: 244g
Grade: AA
Care: Requires gentle care; avoid prolonged water exposure, harsh chemicals, and direct sunlight to preserve its color and fibrous structure.
Eudialyte AA 2.7" Palm Specimen #BC0917
$275.00
Eudialyte, a complex silicate mineral, displays deep crimson and reddish-pink hues often intergrown with contrasting black, white, or gray matrix minerals, presenting a striking visual character. This palm specimen offers a smooth, dense feel and a vitreous to greasy luster.
Count: 1
Size: 2.7"
Weight: 115g
Grade: AA
Care: Water-safe for brief, gentle cleaning; avoid acids.
Eudialyte AA 2.5" Palm Specimen #BC0918
$275.00
Eudialyte, a complex silicate mineral, displays deep crimson to reddish-pink hues often intertwined with black, white, or gray matrix minerals. This 2.5-inch palm specimen features a vitreous to greasy luster, providing a moderately durable surface.
Count: 1
Size: 2.5"
Weight: 115g
Grade: AA
Care: Eudialyte is moderately soft (Mohs 5.0-5.5) and susceptible to scratches; gently clean with a soft, damp cloth, avoiding prolonged water exposure and all acidic substances. It is sun-safe.
Astrophyllite 3" Half Polished Specimen #BC0919
$385.00
Astrophyllite, a unique silicate mineral, displays striking metallic, star-like formations. Its golden-brown to bronze bladed crystals radiate distinctively through a dark, often black or grey, host rock, creating intricate stellate patterns. This half-polished specimen showcases both the natural raw matrix and the lustrous embedded inclusions, providing a tactile and visual exploration of this rare material.
Count: 1
Size: 3"
Weight: 205g
Care: Keep dry; clean using dry methods like smudging or sound. Not safe in water.
Astrophyllite 4" Half Polished Specimen #BC0920
$275.00
Astrophyllite is a rare and striking mineral, recognized for its metallic, star-like crystal formations. These golden or bronze blades radiate through a dark host rock, resembling bursting stars or intricate leaves within its matrix. This half-polished specimen showcases the distinctive natural patterns and a contrasting polished finish.
Count: 1
Size: 4"
Weight: 141g
Care: Astrophyllite has a Mohs hardness of 3-4, making it soft; avoid water, harsh chemicals, and impacts. Clean using dry methods like smudging or sound bathing, and store separately from harder crystals.
Charoite AA 2.5" Palm Specimen #BC0922
$275.00
Charoite, a rare silicate mineral, presents a captivating blend of rich violet and lavender hues, often interwoven with distinctive swirling patterns. These patterns result from the intergrowth of charoite fibers with black aegirine and white microcline feldspar, creating a unique marbled appearance. This specimen features a vitreous to silky luster on its polished surfaces.
Count: 1
Size: 2.5"
Weight: 96g
Grade: AA
Origin: Chara River area, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Siberia, Russia
Care: Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth.
Charoite 2.7" Palm Specimen #BC0924
$165.00
Charoite, a rare potassium-rich silicate mineral, displays distinct swirls of lavender and deep violet, often with contrasting flecks of black aegirine or white microcline feldspar. Its unique fibrous structure polishes to a silky, vitreous luster, revealing the natural movement caught within the stone. This hand-polished palm specimen highlights the complex, organic patterns characteristic of charoite.
Count: 1
Size: 2.7"
Weight: 115g
Malacholla 4.1" Specimen #BC1114
$111.00
Malacholla, a rich combination of Chrysocolla and Malachite, showcases a striking blend of blue, blue-green, and deep green hues. This copper-rich specimen often includes other associated minerals, creating intricate patterns and varied textures across its surface.
Count: 1
Size: 4.1"
Weight: 219g
Care: Best kept dry; avoid water exposure. Handle with care as raw material can be brittle.
Pietersite 1.8" Polished Specimen #BC1150
$59.00
Pietersite, often called the "Tempest Stone," is a captivating variety of chalcedony, known for its dynamic, swirling patterns of blues, golds, and browns. This polished specimen highlights the stone's characteristic chatoyancy and vitreous to silky luster, revealing its unique depth and fibrous texture.
Count: 1
Size: 1.8"
Weight: 20.9g
Care: Safe for brief rinsing; avoid prolonged immersion and direct sunlight. Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Pietersite 1.2" Polished Specimen #BC1153
$45.00
Pietersite, a captivating variety of chalcedony, showcases dynamic, swirling patterns in blues, golds, and browns, often with hints of red. This polished specimen exhibits a mesmerizing chatoyancy as light reflects off its fibrous inclusions, creating a visual reminiscent of a tumultuous storm.
Count: 1
Size: 1.2 inches
Weight: 15 grams
Black Tourmaline 3.8" Rough Top Polished Specimen #BC1354
$198.00
Black Tourmaline, also known as Schorl, is an opaque, dense borosilicate mineral known for its deep black color and trigonal crystal structure. This rough-top polished specimen features a naturally textured upper surface contrasting with smooth, refined edges, showcasing the stone's characteristic vertical striations.
Count: 1
Size: 3.8 inches
Weight: 1463g
Moldavite 1.3" Raw Specimen #BC1600
$399.00
Moldavite, a natural impact glass, formed from rapidly cooled molten material during a meteorite crash near the Moldau River in Bohemia 15 million years ago. This tektite displays a distinct green hue and a uniquely pitted, sculptured surface.
Count: 1
Size: 1.3"
Weight: 7.6g
Origin: Bohemia, Czech Republic
Care: As a natural glass with Mohs hardness 5.5, moldavite can be brittle; handle with care. A brief rinse in water is suitable, avoiding prolonged soaking.
Moldavite .9" Raw Specimen #BC1601
$185.00
Moldavite, a natural impact glass, formed from a fiery meteorite crash near the Moldau River in Bohemia approximately 15 million years ago. This unique tektite displays a pitted, glass-like appearance with a characteristic translucent to opaque forest-green or olive-green hue.
Count: 1
Size: .9"
Weight: 3.5g
Origin: Bohemia, Czech Republic
Care: Brief rinse only; handle with care as it can be brittle.