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Cinnabar mineral specimens from Almaden, Spain. Also known as cinnabarite, this mineral is the primary ore of mercury and is considered poisonous if ingested. Handling is not recommended but if so hands should be washed immediately afterwards. The mineral specimens exhibit a soft texture and have an earth crystal form. They also detail a brick red colouration as expected. Available in small sizes only and supplied in a polythene bag and a plastic box.
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Cinnabar (also known as cinnabarite) is a mercury sulphide mineral, as such, it is the primary ore for the element, mercury. A fairly soft mineral with a trigonal crystal habit, it comes in at 2 – 2.5 on the Moh’s scale of hardness. It is generally found in massive, granular or earthy forms like these from Almaden, Spain, with very few occurrences of crystal forms or beds. Cinnabar is characterised by its bright brick red colour and was likely named for this very reason, its name being derived from the ancient Greek word kinnabari, a term believed to have been first used by Theophrastus alluding to its colouration. This mineral is the primary ore of mercury which is toxic and as such, these specimens are not suitable for handling by children and it is suggested that you was your hands immediately after handling the specimen. These specimens are supplied in a plastic display box with an information label.
*Remember to wash your hands immediately after handling cinnabar. It contains mercury and can be toxic. Upon purchase of the particular mineral specimen, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old. This mineral is not suitable for children.
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Specimen Size | 1.5" x 1.5", 2" x 2" |
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Stibnite mineral specimens form Morocco, exhibiting a massive crystalline texture, grey colouration with a metallic lustre. Soft as expected, the mineral leaves a grey streak. As it is a sulfide mineral, children should not handle these samples. They will be supplied in a card tray with an information label.
479 in stock
Galena mineral specimens from the famous Coldstone quarry, Nidderdale, Yorkshire. Well known for producing excellent metallic blue pure galena samples showing excellent cubic crystal form with very little else. Suitable for collectors and for educational use, supplied in a card tray with an information label.
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Crocoite mineral specimens, composed of long single crystal clusters on a matrix, vibrant orange in colour, found in the famous Adelaide mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia, these are high quality, excellent specimens and are available in various sizes, supplied in a mag box or card tray with an information label. Due to the toxicity of this mineral, it will also come in a grip seal polythene bag.
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Sulphur mineral specimens (also spelt sulfur) from Bolivia, these fine crystalline masses give off a pungent odour as expected of this mineral and have a pale yellow colouration to them. They formed in volcanic zones and are excellent for the more serious collector. Available in one size only and supplied in a card tray with a data label.
13 in stock
Fulgerite mineral specimens from Algeria, formed from lightening strikes which pieces the desert sands instantly melting and fusing the quartz crystals creating a light weight hollow piece of rock.
Orthocalse feldspar mineral specimens from Evje, Norway. It exhibits a pale pink, white or pale grey colouration with excellent cleavage planes with rhombic crystal forms, a common mineral found in granites and rhyolites, orthoclase belongs to the feldspar family of minerals and can be found all over the world. Specimens are available in various sizes and come supplied in a card tray with an information label.
Chalcopyrite mineral specimens from Sulitjelma, Norway, a major copper ore mineral, these pieces exhibit excellent quality chalcopyrite detailing the shiny brassy yellow colouration and metallic lustre expected. These mineral specimens are approximately 70% – 80% chalcopyrite and are available in various sizes and come supplied in card tray with an information label.
Baryte mineral specimens collected form Somerset in the UK, exhibiting a bladed crystal habit or massive form, the dense specimens are an off white, yellow or brown colour due to staining from hematite (iron ore), available in various sizes, ideal for educational use.
Specimens of small almandine garnets found in India. These specimens are supplied in a small white card tray with an information label. The specimens are approximately 1″ – 1.5″ cm in diameter though this will vary slightly.
18 in stock
Pyrite on Rhaetic Bone Bed collected from Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire. Of our specimens it is the pyrite crystal bed which is the key feature, some specimens may exhibit bones or scales but naturally this is no guarantee
9 in stock
Native copper ore mineral specimens from the famous Keweenaw copper deposits of Mitchigan, U.S.A. The specimens have a heavy red-orange metallic specimens with streaks of blue-green oxidation and a wiry crystal habit. Available in a range of sizes.
Galena with massive baryte from Morocco, showing the two contrasting colours of the off white baryte and metallic blue galena mineral specimens together, both are quite dense yet extremely fragile, these samples were collected from Morocco and available in 3 sizes.
Dolomite crystal beds, pink in colour form Morocco, the presence of manganese results in a pale pink hue, these mineral specimens also have larger crystals than the UK material and are higher quality. Available in various optional sizes, supplied in tray with a data label.
50 in stock
Baryte (also spelt barite) is a widely occurring mineral consisting of barium sulphate, they can occur with many crystal habits, in this case, these mineral specimens exhibit the cockscomb mass form, in which randomly orientated blades of the mineral occur on a massive bed. These particular specimens are a pink or orange colour with a pink bed but other colours of baryte exists, including white, buff or brown. Any barite specimen is incredibly dense, with small pieces even feeling heavier than they appear, which is surprising, considering it is a non metallic mineral. This density was how the mineral obtained its name, being derived from the Greek word ‘βάρυζ’ meaning heavy. It occurs in a range of environments and deposited via many processes including biogenic, hydrothermal and evaporation, among others. Commonly occurring in lead-zinc veins hence some of the samples contain galena (lead sulphide) as well. Over 75% of baryte extracted worldwide is used for weighting driling fluids in oil and gas exploration to control high formation pressures and prevent blowouts. These mineral specimens were mined in Mibladen, Morocco, they are available in various sizes, each specimen is supplied in a labelled card tray.
Moss Agate mineral specimens from India, deep green in colour due to the presence of chrome and iron mineral impurities, this chalcedony mineral breaks with a conchoidal fracture, has a glassy texture and can have sharp edges, caution is advised. Available in various sizes, this well known mineral has been used in the past as a gemstone as it takes a high polish, natural specimens, they will come supplied in a card tray with an information label.
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