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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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 l...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural Lapis Lazuli Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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 bl...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Purple White Pink columnar agate and amethyst Decorative object Sculpture Table
Located in London, GB
Striking large vertical presentation displaying vibrant purple amethyst bordered by a thick agate layer. One of a group of four impressive specimens. Pieces such as this are hard t...
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Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

12.57 Elegant Trio Aquamarine Specimen Attached With Schorl From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
12.57 Elegant Trio Aquamarine Specimen Attached With Schorl From Pakistan Weight: 12.57 gram Dimension: 3.3 x 3.6 x 2 Cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Pr...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Huge Desert Crystal Formation on Steel
Located in Scorton, GB
A crystal formation of the Western desert of the northern Sahara, naturally formed approximately 2 million to 500 thousand years ago. Desert Rosette Crystal is set within a structu...
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Algerian Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone

"Tree Jade" Petrified Wood Specimen
Located in Chicago, IL
Like scholars' rocks, petrified, or fossilized, wood is appreciated for its natural beauty. Sometimes called "Tree Jade," petrified wood is thought to bring peace and prosperity to its surroundings. Each log has its own unique patterns of fossilized moss, bark, and the scars of a lifetime. These facets bring to mind a fascinating combination of organic mortality and preserved permanence. We keep them in their raw, unworked state, using the logs in...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Petrified Wood

Golden Amber-Colored Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen – Cumberland Mine, USA
Located in Edison, NJ
Calcites are plentiful and can be found in numerous places on Earth, but their diversity of aesthetics and quality are just as varied. In fact, fine calcites are quite distinctive, a...
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American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Manticoceras Goniatite on Bronze Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
The latest edition to arrive at THE FOSSIL STORE™ is our famous and exquisite series of designed mounts. The ammonites are exquisite specimens excavated from the high Anti-Atlas Moun...
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North African Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone, Brass

Purple Amethyst Cluster White Quartz Decorative Object Sculpture Rock Crystal
Located in London, GB
A pleasing crescentic section of quartz with agate areas, surrounding a beautiful vibrant streak of deep purple amethyst. This crescentic medium sized section has a wonderful thick white quartz...
Category

Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

White Rock Quartz Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
White Rock Crystal Geode Natural Specimen Sculpture its divided into two parts.
Category

European Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Natural Fossilised Ammonite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large-scale natural fossilised ammonite specimen. Sourced from South Ferriby Quarry, Lincolnshire, this striking fossil is of impressive scale, prominent structure, and museum qual...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Natural Silky Fibrous Malachite Large Cabinet Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large cabinet example of a silky fibrous malachite specimen sourced from Congo, presented on a bespoke medium base for interior display. Malachite is known for its vivid natural g...
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Congolese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

90.50 Carat Beautiful Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
90.50 Carat Beautiful Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan Weight: 90.50 carat Dimension: 2.2 x 2.4 x 1.9 Cm Origin : Afghanistan Col...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Opal
Located in New York, NY
Opal Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia Measures: 11.2 cm tall x 7.2 cm wide This opal captures all of the spectacular iridesc...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Opal

Opal
Opal
$78,000
Collection of 9 Prehistoric Minerals including Hematite, Agate Tourmaline
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb collection of naturally-occurring minerals, curated from private British collections to create a unique set. This varied group showcases nine individual small cabinet speci...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Agate, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline

12.69 Gram Stunning Aquamarine Specimen With Schorl From Skardu, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
12.69 Gram Stunning Aquamarine Specimen With Schorl From Skardu, Pakistan Weight: 12.69 Gram Dimension : 3 x 2.5 x 1.4 Cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan, ...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Polished Labradorite Freeform
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular naturally formed large polished labradorite freeform sourced from Madagascar. Characterised by its iridescent colours...
Category

Malagasy Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Fluorite with Sphalerite, Denton Mine, Harris Creek Dist., S. Illinois, USA
Located in New York, NY
Fluorite with Sphalerite, Denton Mine, Harris Creek Dist., S. Illinois, USA 13 cm tall x 13 cm wide ex-collection Ross Lillie Fluorite from this classic Illinois mine is highly ...
Category

American Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Pyrite Cluster
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary pyrite cluster from Peru, composed of intergrown golden cubes of different sizes, all perfectly arranged to form a striking and sculptural piece. Some areas display ...
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Peruvian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Set of 5 Large Cabinet Natural English Ammonite Fossils
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A fascinating collection of five large natural, prehistoric English ammonite fossil specimens of varying shape and size – the largest measuring 13 cm (5.12 in) across. Ex. private co...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Mosasaurus Head And Spine - Skull, Neck, Curved Bone Tail
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Mosasaurus was a carnivore. It lived in the Cretaceous period and existed from Upper Cretaceous Epoch to 61.7 million years ago. It lived in a terrestrial habitat like grasslands, fo...
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Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Fossil Ammonite Hoplitoides Wohltmanni Surmounted Etched Brass Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
The latest edition to arrive at THE FOSSIL STORE™ is our famous and exquisite series of designed mount. The ammonites are truly exquisite specimens excavated from the high Anti-Atlas...
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North African Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone, Brass

Fossil Paradoxides Acadoparadoxides Trilobite Surmounted Bronze stand
Located in Scorton, GB
A wonderful example of the Paradoxides acadoparadoxides briareus trilobite measuring 465mm held by the custom bronze mount, our classic range of specimens set into bronze clasps. The...
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North African Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Pyrite with Hematite
Located in London, GB
A beautiful specimen of pyrite with hematite from Peru, composed of sharp triangular crystals with perfectly smooth faces and a brilliant metallic lustre. The bright golden surfaces ...
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Peruvian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Pyrite

206.15 Gram Amazing Rare Afghanite Specimen From Badakhshan, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
206.15 Gram Amazing Rare Afghanite Specimen From Badakhshan, Afghanistan Weight: 206.15 Gram Dimension: 8.3 x 4.8 x 4.3 Cm Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanis...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Collection of Museum Minerals in Display Case
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of museum minerals in a display case. Presented in a sleek glazed case, the collection includes 38 European minerals, including amethyst and pyrite, all with their own s...
Category

European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Fossilised Natural Ammonite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large-scale fossilised natural ammonite specimen from an ex UK private collection. Sourced from South Ferriby Quarry, Lincolnshire, this striking fossil is of prominent structure, ...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

143.28 Pink Tourmaline With Cleavelandite Specimen From Paprook, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 143.28 Gram Dimension: 5.7 x 5.4 x 4.2 Cm Origin : Paprook Mine, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline silicate mineral group in which boron is compounded with element...
Category

Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Collection of 7 Small Cabinet Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and colourful collection of 7 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small wooden display base. Ex. private British co...
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Norwegian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

158.68 Gram Lovely Aragonite Crystal From Hilmand, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
158.68 Gram Lovely Aragonite Crystal From Hilmand, Afghanistan Weight: 158.68 Gram Dimension: 6.7 x 7.8 x 2.7 Cm Origin: Hilmand, Afghanistan Blue Aragonite enhances emotional per...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Collection of 5 Mineral Crystals Including Celestite Quartz Green Apophyllite
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An interesting collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium display base. Highlights from this group of large cabinet specimens include a celesti...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

43.07 Gram Elegant Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen With Quartz From skardu Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
43.07 Gram Elegant Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen With Quartz From skardu Pakistan Weight: 43.07 Gram Dimension: 3.4 x 4.2 x 3.5 Cm Origin: Skardu Valley, Pakistan Tourmaline is a cr...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Very Large Natural Quartz Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacularly large naturally formed quartz specimen sourced from the Himalayas. This extraordinary specimen comes presented on one of our exclusive painted plaster bases, ready fo...
Category

Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Canary Yellow Calcite Mineral Specimen – Rudny, Kazakhstan
Located in Edison, NJ
Although abundant, the many shapes, colors, and associations of calcite make for a seemingly infinite number of permutations. This allows collectors to have entire suites consisting ...
Category

Kazakhstani Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

Natural 81.95 Gram Bicolor Tourmaline Crystal Elongated on Mica Specimen
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural 81.95 Gram Bicolor Tourmaline Crystal Elongated On Mica Specimen WEIGHT: 81.95 grams DIMENSION: 2.8 x 3.2 x 1.9 Cm ORIGIN : Nooristan, Afghanistan COLOR: Pink And Black ...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Genuine Natural Clustered Trilobites in Matrix 19 lbs
Located in New York, NY
Ptychopariida is a large, heterogeneous order of trilobite containing some of the most primitive species known. The earliest species occurred in the second half of the Lower Cambrian...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

16.00 Carat Glamorous Bi Color Tourmaline With Albite From Kunar, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
16.00 Carat Glamorous Bi Color Tourmaline With Albite From Kunar, Afghanistan Weight: 16.00 Carat Dimension: 2.9 x 1.7 x 1.2 Cm Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crysta...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Fossil Ammonite Mortality Plate
Located in Scorton, GB
A genuinely extraordinary fossil shell mortality bedrock plate, expertly prepared. This remarkable specimen showcases a breathtaking array of uniquely detailed specimens. Conserved,...
Category

North African Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone

Large Natural Gogotte Formation
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Gogotte Formation Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...
Category

French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Large Red Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large red iridescent ammonite fossil dating from the late cretaceous period (100.5 – 66 million years ago). This huge plancenticeras ammonite is approximately 16 inches tall and has an iridescent lustre that showcases a vibrant red hue. Once a living creature, this ammonite has developed its red iridescent lustre over millions of years of compression, transforming into a striking gemstone. A rare find. Provenance: From the fascinating collection of Gordon Walkden (1944-2022), emeritus Professor of Geology at Aberdeen University. Affectionally known as Aberdeen’s answer to Indiana Jones, Walkden contributed enormously to research through his papers and talks on British marbles, minerals and fossils...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Fossil Knightia Alta Fish Shoal Lithographic Limestone Plate
Located in Scorton, GB
This visually stunning statement piece, designed for placement, captures a shoal of Knightia Alta fish for vertical wa authentically fossilised within the original silt beds of a once tropical lagoon from the Green River, Wyoming. The unique sub-lithographic limestone plate presents a remarkable opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to own a piece of natural history. This extraordinary find features a considerable slab of specimen fish...
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American Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Limestone

Luminous yellow sulfur
Located in London, GB
This vibrant sulfur specimen from Bolivia glows with an intense, electric yellow hue. Its naturally lustrous crystal surfaces reflect the light beautifully, enhancing the vivid color...
Category

Bolivian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Blacknite Quartz Crystal Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A brilliant example of a large naturally-occurring blacknite quartz crystal specimen sourced from Ambositra, Madagascar, presented on one of our exclusive painted display bases. Bla...
Category

Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

69.32 Gram Magnificent Aquamarine Crystal From Nagar Valley Gilgit, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Magnificent Aquamarine Crystal From Nagar Valley Gilgit, Pakistan WEIGHT: 69.32 gram DIMENSIONS: 9.4 x 2.1 x 1.7 Cm ORIGIN: Nagar Valley, Gilgit Baltistan Pakistan TREATMENT: No...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Collection of 10 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied and fascinating collection of 10 natural mineral specimens, ex. private British collection. Each presented on an exclusive small painted display plinths, this group contain...
Category

Mexican Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

1 kg plus Massive Aquamarine Crystals Attached With Big Feldspar From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
1 kg plus Massive Aquamarine Crystals Attached With Big Feldspar From Pakistan Weight: 1 kg plus Dimension: 16.4 x 15.7 x 11.8 Cm Origin: Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Gilgit Ba...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

470.02 Gram Beautiful Fluorite With Calcite Specimen From Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
470.02 Gram Beautiful Fluorite With Calcite Specimen From Pakistan Weight: 470.02 Gram Dim: 7.5 x 9.1 x 7.6 Cm Origin: Pakistan Calcite is a carbonate mineral and the most stable...
Category

Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

457.93 Gram Gorgeous Elongated Aquamarine Specimen From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Elongated Aquamarine Specimen From Afghanistan Weight: 457.93 Gram Dimension: 9 x 10 x 7.2 Cm Origin : Afghanistan Aquamarine helps us to gain insight, truth, and wisdo...
Category

Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Pyrite Cluster Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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 pyr...
Category

Peruvian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite

Alethopteris &/or Neuropteris Fern Fossil Specimen, est 300 Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alethopteris &/or Neuropteris Fern Fossil Specimen, est 300 Million Years Old. Discovered in PA. This is a substantial fossil plate specimen, thick, weighty, and lush with fossi...
Category

American Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material

Giant Candle Quartz Crystal Cluster
By Dale Rogers Ammonite
Located in London, GB
Candle Quartz from Madagascar is a captivating variety of quartz known for its unique, elongated, and columnar crystal formations that resemble candles. These crystals typically deve...
Category

Malagasy Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Genuine Hollardops Trilobite Fossil from Ofaten, Morocco (170.6 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Trilobites, an early arthropod relative of spiders, horseshoe crabs, and scorpions, preserved in this level of detail only occurred as a result of very sudden underwater landslides c...
Category

Moroccan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Cement, Other

174.58 Gram Incredible Green Tourmaline Specimen From Paprok, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
174.58 Gram Incredible Green Tourmaline Specimen From Paprok, Afghanistan Weight: 174.58 Gram Dimension: 5.8 x 5.4 x 4.7 Cm Origin: Papro...
Category

Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

31.69 Gram Adorable Pyrite Specimen From Jowzjan, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
31.69 Gram Adorable Pyrite Specimen From Jowzjan, Afghanistan Weight: 31.69 Gram Dimension: 2.6 x 2.5 x 2.5 Cm Origin: Jowzjan Province, Afghanistan Pyrite is found in a wide var...
Category

Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Collection of 5 Mineral Crystals Including Selenite, Blacknite Quartz
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An interesting and varied collection of 5 naturally-occurring mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium display base. Highlights from this group include a striking se...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Large Smoky Dogtooth Calcite Mineral Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large example of a naturally-formed smoky dogtooth calcite mineral specimen, presented on an exclusive plinth ready for interior display. This natural calcite specimen is an excel...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Schorl Tourmaline with Aquamarine, Pakistan
Located in New York, NY
SCHORL TOURMALINE WITH AQUAMARINE Shengus, Roundu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 19.2 cm tall x 6.2 cm wide Gilgit-Baltistan (formerly known as...
Category

Pakistani Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

488.78 Gram Gorgeous Forest Green Malachite from Yangjiang Guangdong, China
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Forest Green Malachite: Weight: 488.78 Gram Dim: 5.1 x 10.7 x 8.1 cm Color : Green Origin : Yangjiang Guangdong Province, China Malachite is a vibrant and captivating m...
Category

Chinese Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Sculptural Gogotte Sandstone Formation on Custom Base, Fontainebleau - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An extraordinary natural Gogotte formation from Fontainebleau, France — a geological masterpiece formed millions of years ago from fine quartz sand fused together by mineral-rich wat...
Category

French Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

6.82 Gram Pink Cap Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal Bunch From Paprook, Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
6.82 Gram Pink Cap Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal Bunch From Paprook, Afghanistan Weight: 6.82 Gram Dimension: 3.7 x 1.9 x 0.9 Cm Origin: Paprook Mine, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a...
Category

Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal