A crystal or crystalline solid is a solid material whose constituents, such as atoms, molecules or ions, are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure, forming a crystal lattice that extends in all directions. In addition, macroscopic single crystals are usually identifiable by their geometrical shape, consisting of flat faces with specific, characteristic orientations.
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There are 2 colors of fluorite in this specimen. There is a yellowish-green and the beautiful emerald green that is highly sought after.
This specimen comes from the type local. Hence its name. The brazilianite crystal is about 2 cm long and has a gemmy termination.
If you look at this very nice hematite, you will see my hand and camera reflected. That is how shiney this hematite is.
This is one of the brightest watermelon tourmalines I have. It is really nice to look at and comes with a stand.
Tanzanite is a unique variety of zoisite found only in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania.
This is a raw cluster of Prehnite balls with a couple small Epidote inclusions.
This is a nice little piece of clear Gypsum, also known as Selenite.
This is a very cool piece. The iridescence takes place on the defined octahedral crystals, but on the base, where the contact was, it is the usual ...
Now this is what I call a specimen! On one half of the piece you have some great, textured Galena cubes, all in great condition, then on the other ...
This is a great specimen of creedite! Other than some minor contact damage this piece is in great condition.
It was hard to choose the best angle to shoot this piece at. The two faces of this cluster are actually connected by purple Fluorite that has grown ...
This Garnet cluster has spectacular color and shape.
Specimens from this exclusive location are getting harder to obtain. One can still collect if you are willing to scale the cliffs and seek it out. ...
This is a beautiful cluster. The main Aquamarine crystal has a great termination and a beautiful deep blue color.
This is a beautiful, full beryl crystal shaped specimen.
This is a beautiful, full beryl (more of an flat shape but still has the 6 sides) crystal shaped specimen.
This is a really cool looking cluster. There are 3 crystals standing together in an almost tripod-like manner, all with perfect points.
This is a nicely terminated Monazite crystal from a find in the Erongo Mtns area of Namibia.
Location: Mapimi, Mexico
These Pyrite crystals are in amazing condition.
Calcite Pseudo-morphed after Ikatite.
Calcite Pseudo-morphed after Ikatite.
Calcite Pseudo-morphed after Ikatite.
Calcite Pseudo-morphed after Ikatite.
Location: Mina Huaquio, Potosi, Bolivia
Location: Miraflores Mine, Huanuco, Huamalias, Peru
Location: Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
This is a really sharp specimen! It is very clean and sweet. Really nice pieces from this this location are getting harder to find with great quality.
Location: Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Location: Lake George area, Park Co., Colorado
Location: Wuton Mine, Liubao, Wuzhou Prefecture, Guangxi, Zhuang, China
Location: Erongo Massif, Omaruru Dist., Erongo Region, Namibia
Jeremejevite is listed as one of the 10 rarest stones on the earth.
Radioactive! This is one of the radioactive species from Namibia. It has very nicely formed crystals sitting on matrix.
Location: Baikai Region, Siberia, Russia
Location: ErongoMassif,Omaruru Dist., Erongo Region, Namibia
Location: Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Location: Minas Gerais, Brazil
This is a fantastic Purple Fluorite and Dog Tooth Calcite Stalactite specimen.
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Very nice Celestite with good blue color. It has smaller crystals about 1-2 cm in length.
The Erongo seems to have some of the nicest Schorls around.
This is a common crystal from an uncommon location.
Cute thumbnail with a bi-color aquamarine included with schorl tourmaline and attached to feldspar.
Creedite was not a specimen that was readily available until this mine produced some of the best, if not the best, creedite in existence.
This specimen comes from an uncommon area for fluorites. This miniature is a two sided piece.
There are light blue aquamarines over much of this schorl.
A superb specimen from the famous Sappo Mine in Brazil. There are numerous shiney Black Tourmaline Crystals mixed with many nice Schist/Mica crystals.
Location: Maharastra, India
Very nice piece that displays nicely. The three crystals set each other off very nicely.
The actual Topaz crystal is 3x2x1.25 cm which is just huge for a Topaz crystal. The Bixbyite crystals are not large, but they are spread all over the ...
Danburite was originally found in Danbury, Connecticut. However some of the best specimens have come from this location in Mexico.
Apatite from this iron mine seem to come in a never ending flow from the mountain of high grade iron ore.
Apatite from this iron mine seem to come in a never ending flow from the mountain of high grade iron ore.
The hemimorphite from this location are well known for their delicate clear crystals that form beautiful sprays on the limonite matrix.
