This cabinet sized specimen hosts a single, sharp, translucent deep-red Zircon crystal exhibiting the class pyramidal termination often associated with this mineral.  The Zircon crystal is sitting perfectly positioned in a nicely contrasting Marble matrix with black Biotite scattered throughout the matrix. A great quality,...

A very attractive Selenite Ram’s Horn from Chihuahua, Mexico. I have seen numerous variations on this theme, and this specimen is yet another one. Not a typical “ram’s horn” formation, but more of a “wave.” It has a great “sparkle” luster and is in...

A fascinating specimen of golden Rutile “needles” emanating from dark, mirror-like metallic Hematite. This relationship between Rutile and Hematite is referred to as epitaxial growth. Epitaxy: Growing a crystal layer of one mineral (Rutile) on the crystal base of another mineral (Hematite) in such...

A large plate of bright red, translucent and gemmy Vanadinite crystals. The crystals not only cover the front but the top and one side as well which is unusual. This was a really tough piece to photograph - I promise there was zero added...

This is a huge, incredible plate of Vanadinite. I have not seen a larger nor nicer specimen. The hexagonal crystals are deep red, translucent and gemmy with a glassy luster. The contrast is perfect between the deep red and the light colored matrix. It...