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Embark on a captivating journey through the Minerals of the Americas with our extraordinary collection. From the pristine landscapes of North, Central, and South America emerge a diverse array of mineral specimens, showcasing the geological richness and natural beauty of this vast continent. Each specimen reveals a unique story of geological processes, ancient volcanic activity, and the stunning mineral diversity that defines the Americas.

Unearth the marvels of the Minerals of the Americas with our meticulously curated collection. Whether you are a student, a passionate collector, or an earth science professional, our specimens offer a window into the geological wonders and mineralogical treasures of this remarkable continent.

Explore our selection today and witness the diversity and geological significance of Minerals of the Americas. Each specimen has been carefully chosen to showcase the unique beauty and scientific importance of these extraordinary minerals found throughout the continent.

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    Rhodonite
    Rhodonite – Peru £2.00 – £20.00 ex VAT
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    1.5" x 1.5"2"x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

    Rhodonite specimens from Peru display a signature pink color, and are of manganese silicate composition. They also contain significant amounts of magnesium, iron, and calcium (Mn,Fe,Mg,Ca)SiO3.

    Rhodonite, an uncommon mineral, typically thrives in metamorphic rocks and other manganese-rich regions. It claims its presence in nine main localities: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, India, Russia, Sweden, and Peru, along with a few states in the USA.

    These specimens boast a massive crystal structure, granting them a granular appearance, while the rarer ones boast red, triclinic crystals.

    You can obtain these specimens in various sizes, neatly packaged in a white card tray complete with an informative label.

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    Blue Calcite £2.07 – £5.54 ex VAT
    Specimen Size
    2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

    Specimens of blue calcite from Mexico. These samples of blue calcite vary in colour from the typical light blue to a pale almost white, they are supplied in a card tray with an information label. These specimens are perfect for mineral collectors and ideal as a teaching aid.

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    Chalcocite £0.95 – £11.50 ex VAT
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    1.5" x 1.5"2" x 2"4" x 3"Large Mag BoxSmall Mag Box

    Chalcocite is a soft (2.5 – 3 on Moh’s scale) copper sulphide mineral from mexico. The specimens are in a massive form, meaning the crystals are too small to see any crystal habit. However, the specimens still exhibit a metallic lustre. Available in various sizes.

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    Copper Nugget £2.50 ex VAT

    Native copper specimens which have been smelted and slightly polished making them smooth to touch and enhancing their metallic lustre, these copper specimens were obtained from the smelting process of copper from the famous Keweenaw native copper ore deposits of Michigan. U.S.A.

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    Fluorite – New Mexico £1.80 ex VAT

    Fluorite crystal from Socorro County, New Mexico, USA. Specimens exhibit a vitreous lustre with cubic crystal habit and a pale green colour. Fluorite’s use as an index mineral in Moh’s hardness scale make these samples are ideal for both collectors and novices alike.

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    Fluorite – Mexico £1.73 – £5.18 ex VAT
    Specimen Size
    2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

    Specimens of purple to clear fluorite from Mexico. These samples are supplied in a white card tray with an information label and would be an excellent addition to any mineral collection.

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    Fluorite Octahedron – Illinois

    Fluorite octahedron crystals from southern Illinois, USA. These mineral specimens are around 7 – 15 mm in size and available in three colours, clear, blue or purple and all are translucent, allowing some light through, giving them a gem quality colour and appearance. These octahedron crystals, while genuine fluorite have been cleaved into these shapes, a practice which has been practiced from some 200 years and still continues to this day with fluorite crystals from China. Due to the small size, these samples will come supplied in a x4 magnifier box.

    13 in stock

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    La Choya Quartz Geode £1.15 – £2.30 ex VAT
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    1.5" x 1.5" Quartz Geode Fragment2" x 2" Agate Geode Fragment2" x 2" Agate Geode Pair2" x 2" Quartz Geode Fragment

    Specimens of quartz geodes from Chihuahua, Mexico. These geodes are often referred to as La Choya geodes or coconut geodes, the quartz crystals within them may be clear or smoky and are often accompanied by brown calcite and agate. These samples are supplied in a white card tray with an information label, they are provided as a geode pair or as smaller geode fragments.

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    Orange Calcite £2.45 – £5.11 ex VAT
    Specimen Size
    2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

    Orange calcite mineral specimens from Mexico, exhibiting a rich orange colour and crystalline texture, this soft mineral hovers at 3 on the Mohs scale of hardness. The colouration is due to the inclusion of hematite, an iron mineral (well known for being deep red) which in certain quantities, will give calcite the orange appearance. It is ideal for enthusiasts and collectors due to its striking colour but also for educational use to exhibit how calcite crystals can vary as well as colour and to enforce to students how mineral impurities can lead to said colouration. We have various sizes of this mineral available, each piece will come supplies in a card tray with an information label.

    100 in stock

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    Sulphur – Baja £1.61 – £2.90 ex VAT
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    1.5"x1.5"2"x2"

    Sulphur mineral specimens (also spelt sulfur) from Baja, Mexico, 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. Supplied in a card tray with a data label.

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    Sulphur – Nevada £2.07 – £6.50 ex VAT
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    1.5" x 1.5"2" x 2"3" x 2"4" x 3"

    Sulphur mineral specimens (also spelt sulfur) from Nevada, USA, 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 a number of sizes and supplied in a card tray with a data label

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    Topaz Crystals £2.07 ex VAT

    Topaz crystals from the famous Topaz mountain, Utah, USA. these mineral specimens exhibit both yellow crystal along with bixbite, which is grey. They are small in size, only around 1 cm in length and so come supplied in a magnifier box with a data label for easier viewing. A well known semi precious gemstone due to its facetting and variety of colour, many will have seen topaz in jewellery at some point in their lives.

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    Ulexite – Cut £1.20 – £5.15 ex VAT
    Specimen Size
    1.5" x 1.5"2" x 2"3" x 2"3" x 3"

    Cut ulexite mineral specimens from California, USA. A mineral similar to gypsum, ulexite is able to transmit light through its long axis, meaning if placed above an image or text, will transmit it to the samples surface as an image. Hence the name TV rock, excellent for children, these pieces are available in several sizes and will come supplied in a card tray with an information label.

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