The clarity of Xianghualing Fluorite is on full display in this compelling one inch miniature. The beveled edges of this otherwise cubic Fluorite crystal are a nice art deco touch. Xianghualing MIne, Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Linwu Co., Chenzhou, Hunan, China.
Cubic clarity! A beautifully clear miniature cubic Fluorite in the famously clear form from the Xianghualing Mine. Perfect for a perky box, but sits nicely on its own. Xianghualing Mine, Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Linwu Co., Chenzhou, Hunan, China. .375"
I do a lot of macro-mineral photography, thrilled to find fluorite aficionados!
A remarkable cluster of gem Dolomite crystals hosting bright, small crystals of Chalcopyrite. From a small find of occasional pieces of this quality over the course of a few years, rare. Ex. Ambrosino Collection. Yuncheng City, Shanxi, China. 1.9" wide.
Three cool Calcites from around the world, all part of the ☀️Summer Sale☀️ at Studio Mineralia.
Scalenohedral Calcite - Bolgenach-Weißach, Austria
From the legendary Red Embers Mine, this nearly 6 inch plate features at least 15 Almandine-Pyrope Garnets in excellent condition, most of which glow deep red when backlit. They are hosted by a thin plate of Graphite. A source of Garnet for Tiffany in the 1890s this small quarry produces some of the most aesthetically amazing mineral specimens we have ever seen. True fire. From a unique geological anomaly, collected and prepared with great effort. Red Embers Mine, Erving, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA. A small set was just listed at www.studiomineralia.com
A single Almandine-Pyrope Garnet, which glows deep red when backlit, with Dravite Tourmaline, in a thin plate of Graphite and Mica. A source for Garnet for Tiffany in the 1890s this small quarry produces some of the most aesthetically amazing mineral specimens we have ever seen. True fire. From a unique geological anomaly, collected and prepared with great effort. Red Embers Mine, Erving, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA. 2.25" tall.
Well formed crystals of Ferberite support two small cubes of color zoned Fluorite, one prominently perched, one more subtly hidden. A nicely proportioned and contrasting mineral miniature. Ex. Ambrosino Collection. Yaogangxian Mine, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan, China. 1.4" wide
A compelling miniature Elmwood Fluorite cluster with a core of Sphalerite which is visible. This etched three cube cluster sits nicely on its own. Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, USA.
Pink Cobaltoan Calcite with three terminations, two standing tall of the thin matrix are visible in 360 degrees. Great color saturation, excellent crystal to matrix ratio, Minor Chrysocolla and Malachite provide a great color contrast to make the pink pop. Ex. Ambrosino Collection. Mashamba West Mine, Sicomines copper-cobalt project, Mutshatsha, Lualaba, DR Congo. 1.75". Explore minerals and crystals from around the world at www.studiomineralia.com
Studio Mineralia Has Acquired The Ambrosino Collection
Don't worry, some are reserved for LIVE sales on TikTok, WhatNot, Palmstreet and Insta, but we were too excited to get started to wait! Check them out in the Studio today!
Quartz With Halloysite (Mango Quartz) - Cabiche, Quípama, Western Boyacá Province, Boyacá Department, Colombia
An excellent termination of Topaz from a highly desirable location, Karengerenge Village, Zambia. Measuring slightly over 1 inch tall this bright and lustrous crystal of Imperial Topaz is acrylic mounted. Karengerenge Village, Solwezi District, North-Western Province, Zambia. 1.1" x .75" x .5" .2 oz, 6 grams
Multiple tones of dark Goethite, accented with deep red Hematite, create an amazing array of included colors trapped just beneath the surface of a plate of terminated Quartz. The reverse, interestingly, features multiple crystals of cubic yellow Fluorite. Perfect for your darkly stylish gothic life. Sidi Said, Midelt Province, Morocco. 3.5" x 1.5" x 2", 6.8 oz.
An excellent termination of Topaz from a desirable location, Karengerenge Village, Zambia. Slightly over 1 inch tall. Solwezi, North-Western Province, Zambia. www.studiomineralia.com
A fantastic, translucent, transparent small cabinet Fluorite with beautifully beveled edges. Cool dark matrix phantoms add the extra compelling touch. Endless lighting possibilities. Xianghuapu Mine, Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Linwu Co., Chenzhou, Hunan, China. 3"
Tiny stepped octahedrons of saturated purple Fluorite accompanied by orange Mimetite on matrix. Cholla Cat Mine, Alamo Mining District, Buckskin Mountains, La Paz County, Arizona, USA. https://www.studiomineralia.com/product-page/fluorite-with-mimetite-cholla-cat-mine-arizona