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Discover the diverse and captivating world of British Minerals with our exceptional collection. From the ancient landscapes of the United Kingdom emerge a wide array of mineral specimens, showcasing the geological richness and natural beauty of this region. Each specimen tells a unique story of geological processes, historic mining endeavours, and the geological heritage of Britain.
Immerse yourself in the captivating realm of British Minerals with our carefully 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 the United Kingdom.
Explore our selection today and witness the diversity and geological significance of British Minerals. Each specimen has been chosen to showcase the unique beauty and scientific importance of these extraordinary minerals.
Baryte, also known as barite, consists of barium sulphate and displays various crystal habits. These specific specimens come from Cumbria, UK, and have a bladed appearance. While predominantly white, some samples show a yellow-orange hue. However, baryte can occur in several other colours, including pink, orange, buff, or brown. These specific specimens were collected from Cumbria, UK, and are available in different sizes, presented in a white card tray with an accompanying information label.
Specimens of agate within basalt from Barras, Kincardineshire, Scotland. These samples of agate have a red to white colouration and have filled the cavities of basalt. Specimens are supplied in a white card tray with an information label.
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Specimens of analcime from Croft Quarry, Croft, Blaby, Leicestershire, UK. samples are available in two colours with many pieces having small numbers of calcite crystals present. Ideal for British mineral collectors, these specimens are supplied in a white card tray with an information label.
Baryte mineral specimens collected form Cumbria, 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.
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Specimens of bladed baryte from Derbyhire, UK. These specimens vary in colour from pale beige to white and display a bladed habit. These samples are supplied in a white card tray and are ideal for any collector of British material.
Specimens of baryte with small amounts of malachite and azurite from Cannington Park, Bridgewater, Somerset, UK. Specimens are supplied in a white card tray with an information label, these are must have samples for any British mineral collector.
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Specimens of crystalline pale blue baryte overgrown with massive brown – white baryte from the now closed Portway Gravel Pit, Castleton, Derbyshire, UK. These particular pieces display radiating aggregates of pale blue baryte crystals with overgrowth of brown – white massive baryte. These rare samples are a must have for any mineral collector particularly those who are interested in British material, pieces are supplied in a white card tray with an information label.
Specimens of rhombohedral calcite crystals from Machen Quarry, South Glamorgan, Wales. Samples are supplied in a white card tray with an information label and are a must have for any British mineral collector.
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Specimens of calcite from Taffs Well, Wales, UK. Samples are supplied in a white card tray or perspex magnifier box with an information label, these are ideal samples for British mineral collectors.
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An excellent British mineral specimen exhibiting both calcite and fluorite crystals, the purple fluorite exhibit a cubic habit and vitreous lustre alongside grey calcite barrels. Found in Weardale, Durham, the sample is an excellent piece for serious collectors, measuring 60 mm in size and supplied in card tray with a label.
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Specimens of quartz with small inclusions of campyllite from Cumbria, UK. Campyllite, sometimes spelt Campylite, is a variation of the lead arsonate mineral mimetite. These specimens feature small numbers of distinct dark amber coloured crystals with a barrel habit upon a quartz matrix. The crystals are small and protrude outwardly. Specimens are available in various sizes, and each is provided with a white cad tray and information label.
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Chrysocolla, hydrated copper silicate mineral specimens are a minor ore of copper. Turquoise blue specimens collected from Dunfreis in Scotland; various sizes available, each supplied in a labelled card tray.
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Specimens of fluorite crystal beds from Fallgate Quarry, Ashover, Derbyshire, UK. Samples are available in multiple sizes and come supplied with an information label. Ideal samples for collectors of British fluorite specimens.
A display specimen of fluorite cubes over a limestone matrix from Milldam mine, Derbyshire, UK. The specimen weighs approximately 1.530 kg and measures roughly 15.5 x 10 x 8 cm at it’s widest points. The specimen is supplied with an information label and would make a fine addition to any British mineral collection.
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A display specimen of fluorite with baryte from Milldam mine, Derbyshire, UK. The specimen weighs approximately 1.664 kg and measures roughly 19.5 x 9 x 8.5 cm at it’s widest points. This piece is supplied with an information label.
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Specimens of fluorite beds from Milldam Mine, Derbyshire, UK. These samples are ideal for collectors of British minerals, pieces are supplied in a white card tray with an information label.
Specimens of fluorite groups from Coldstones Quarry, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK. These specimens are clear in colour but are somewhat translucent due to mineral impurities. These pieces are supplied in a white card tray with an information label.
Specimens of fluorite groups from Trollers Gill, Appletreewick, North Yorkshire, UK. These samples are clear/yellow in colour but are somewhat translucent or opaque due to mineral impurities. These pieces are supplied in a white card tray with an information label.
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Specimens of galena in matrix from Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland,UK. These samples display galena crystals of varying sizes and lustres within a matrix. Pieces are supplied in a white card tray with an information label, multiple sizes are available.
A display specimen of banded galena and calcite from Derbyshire, UK. This particular piece shows excellent banding of galena and pale white calcite, it weighs roughly 2.025 kg and measures approximately 14.5 x 8 x 9.5 cm at its widest points. The sample is supplied with an information label.
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A specimen of Galena and Cerrusite from Caldbeck Fells.
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Galena with Fluorite mineral specimen from Durham, UK, showing the two contrasting colours of the off white fluorite and metallic blue galena mineral specimens together. Fairly dense, this 80 mm long size piece is ideal for British mineral collectors and will come supplied in a card tray with an information label
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Specimens of galena with chalcopyrite from Chipping Sodbury Mine, Gloucestershire, UK. Samples are ideal for collectors of British minerals, supplied in a white card tray with an information label.
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Specimens of goethite on baryte crystals from Taffs Well, Wales, UK. Specimens are supplied in white card trays or in perspex magnifier boxes and come with an information label. These are must have samples for any British mineral collector.
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Graphite, a rare variety of the carbon mineral from Seathwaite a small hamlet in Borrowdale, Cumbria, UK where the material was once mined. Samples are supplied in a small range of sizes with each piece supplied in a small card tray with an information label.
Hemimorphite mineral specimens found near Dunfries, Scotland, often located above zinc and lead mines near sphalerite and galena, these particular samples are a muted blue and green colour on matrix. Available in two sizes and supplied in a specimen tray with a label, they will make an excellent addition to serious British mineral collectors.
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Specimens of milky quartz containing small amounts of lepidolite mica from Glen Gairn, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. These samples of quartz contain a pale lilac lepidolite mica which has a massive form. These pieces, ideal for British mineral collectors, are supplied in a white card tray with an information label.
Specimens of Prehnite from Loanhead Quarry, Beith, North Aryshire, Scotland. The prehnite is a pale green to waxy yellow colour and has formed in a basalt matrix, some samples may also show small inclusions of chrysocolla. Samples come supplied in a white card tray with an information label, these pieces are a must have for collectors of British minerals.
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Specimens of red soapstone from the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK. Supplied in a white card tray with an information label, these peculiar samples are ideal for any collector of British material.
Rare specimens of stibnite from the Knipe, Hare Hill, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, U.K. These specimens are from the Knipe mine and so are uncommon to obtain in large quantities now. All specimens are sold in a 1.5″ x 1.5″ card tray with an information label.
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Specimens of tourmaline and feldspar from Pitscurrie Quarry, Pitcaple, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Samples are supplied in a white card tray with an information label and would make an excellent addition to any British minerals collection.
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