Stalactite Formation (Calcite)

Stalactite Formation (Calcite)A trademark feature of cave systems the world over, stalactites are formed by the slow drip of mineral rich water from cavern ceilings over the span of hundreds or thousands of years. In the underground world they can form vast formations in awe inspiring shapes and colors. These unique large size show pieces consist of intricate amber colored calcite deposits collected from cave systems in Yunnan province, China. Each of these rarely harvested

Brittle Starfish

Depending on the minerals present during fossilization

Each of our fish fossil specimens has been expertly prepared and is 100% authentic and unrestored or repaired

An absolutely remarkable show piece that has a dramatic ability to catch light on two levels

Creedite is named for the place of its initial discovery

with the largest known being over 10 feet in length and weighing over 3 tons

depending on the presence of minerals like manganese or iron during the formation of the crystals

but chemical impurities can turn it into a range of spectacular colors

Incredible specimens of natural uncut aquamarine from Mount Little Xuebaoding in Sichuan

Stony Iron Pallasite

which means it naturally occurs in its metallic form

known for many specimen quality minerals and gems