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- Australian Minerals, Fossils, Minerals of the World, Other Treasures
TREASURE ISLAND BOOK
TREASURE ISLAND BOOK
A Fossicker’s Guide to Australia
Rodney Berrell & Nicole Kelly
A stunning book guide for Treasure Hunting on Treasure Island – That’s Aussie. What an amazing adventure. Imagine going on a real treasure hunt. Here’s a guide on how, where, what and many other logistical considerations for the trip. Heaps of colour pics with great secrets other Fossicker’s might keep secret. Make sure you get one of these as we have limited numbers.
SKU: TIB - Fluorescent Specimens, Metal Specimens, Minerals of the World
WILLEMITE FLUORESCENT FRANKLIN 008
A stunning specimen of Willemite Fluorescent Franklin 008 showing off the brightest fluorescence of all natural minerals Willemite. This rare special specimen is short and long wave fluorescent. The dark grey metal shown in the natural light photos is Zinc ore Franklinite. The white mineral is Mangano Calcite which fluoresces pink orange and red under different UV light. This specimen has a good portion chunk of Franklinite metal shown i the daylight pic. Pics taken with shortwave, longwave, and sunlight. Very cool stuff and this is one of my very favorite rocks.
To view this spectacular specimen you will need a UVC Shortwave Lamp and UVA Longwave Lamp. Make sure you wear safety glasses. Willemite Franklinite Calcite is also known as the Christmas Tree Rock for the colours Green and Red. This is a quality collectable specimen with wow factor.
Location:
Franklin, New Jersey, USA.Dimensions:
5.8cm x 4.4cm x 3.1cm, 108g.Willemite, Zinc Silicate.
Zn2Sio4.Franklinite, Zinc Iron Manganese Oxide
Zn2+Fe23+O4.Calcite, Calcium Carbonate
CaCO3.SKU: G1408 - Crystals, Minerals of the World
AEGIRINE CRYSTAL FELDSPAR
Aegirine Crystal Feldspar cluster. Lovely lustrous hard black crystals and contrasting white Albite combined in one specimen. An amazing crystal, that looks even better in person. The main crystal is quite wide and there are several distinct crystals also growing alongside. Interesting combination of two metal sodium silicates from nature. A great collector piece and an interesting and less common mineral.
Location:
Mount Malosa, Zomba Valley, Malawi.Dimensions:
10.6cm x 1cm x 1cm, 16g.Aegirine
Sodium Iron Silicate
NaFe3+Si2O6Albite
Sodium Aluminum Silicate
Na(AlSi3O8)SKU: G1413 - Metal Specimens, Minerals of the World, Top Shelf
PYRITE SUN MEDIUM
A stunning Pyrite Sun Medium. This is a natural formation of Pyrite and something quite different to the usual more cubic looking varieties. Striations radiate out from the centre. Our Suns are hand selected at the source for their excellent quality. We are well known for our metals range and have pyrite specimens showing cubic, orbicular and octahedral crystals, as well as these suns. Pyrite (“fools gold”) is popular with all age groups. A great piece for the collector of unusual pieces. This Pyrite Sun comes with a perspex stand for display and looks even better in person.
Dimensions:
7.8cm diameter, 98g.Location:
Sparta, Illinois, USA.Pyrite, Iron Sulfide FeS2.
SKU: L0303 - Crystals, Fluorescent Specimens, Minerals of the World
MANGANO CALCITE CLUSTER
An oresome pastel pink Mangano Calcite Cluster. The crystals look like little triangles poking up and join together to make quite a solid specimen. Perfect little calcite crystals sit atop the base and the whole specimen is reasonably fluorescent in both long and short wave UV light. This is a really attractive specimen of this mineral from an excellent collection worthy location. Great for the mineral or crystal collector.
Location:
Krushev dol mine, Madan, Bulgaria.Dimensions:
7.1cm x 5cm x 2.2cm, 62g.Mangano Calcite
(Ca,Mn)CO3.SKU: H0206 - Australian Minerals, Fluorescent Specimens, Minerals of the World
FLUORESCENT THUNDER EGG
A Fluorescent Thunder Egg for your Mineral Collection. From a classic Aussie location for Thunder Eggs Mount Hay. A collectable polished half Geode from old stock most importantly the fluorescence make it quite rare. Fluorescent under Short Wave UVC light. This specimen is Agate and it is possibly trace amounts of Uranium which makes a few of them fluorescent. This particular specimen is the best one we have sold showing great detail and fluorescence.
Location:
Mount Hay, Queensland, Australia.Dimensions:
6.3cm x 6.3cm x 2cm, 90g.Agate Silicified Center
SKU: n/a - Minerals of the World
SHATTUCKITE SPECIMEN
A brightly coloured Shattuckite Specimen, the beautiful blue mineral. Some Plancheite in this rock too. Often Shattuckite has several colours through the stone. The fact that this one is mainly blue shows a high concentration of the Shattuckite itself in this stone. Good colour and size for holding in the hand. A great specimen for your mineral collection.
Location:
Bisbee, Arizona, USA.Dimensions:
5.2cm x 3.7cm x 3.1cm, 59g.Shattuckite:
Cu5(Sio3)4(OH)2.SKU: n/a - Crystals, Minerals of the World
AMAZONITE CRYSTAL PIKES PEAK
A super Amazonite Crystal Pikes Peak. It features good crystal formation and the sought after aqua blue green colour. Most Amazonite on the market is the massive rock from Madagascar or Brazil, with iron staining and pale colour. This Crystal stands out in comparison as a collectible piece from the best location. There is a crack all the way through the crystal shown clearly in second pic. It was part way through but with a little nudge, it’s now two pieces. The crack inside has refilled with calcium from the matrix. It is hard to find decent Amazonite Crystals.
Location:
Pikes Peak, Colorado, USA.Dimensions:
3cm x 3.6cm x 2.5cm, 28g.Amazonite Microcline:
KAlSi3O8.SKU: MW5225-1 - Fluorescent Specimens, Metal Specimens, Minerals of the World, Top Shelf
WILLEMITE FLUORESCENT FRANKLIN
Fluorescent Specimens, Metal Specimens, Minerals of the World, Top ShelfWILLEMITE FLUORESCENT FRANKLIN
WILLEMITE FLUORESCENT FRANKLIN
A stunning specimen of Willemite Fluorescent Franklin showing off the brightest fluorescence of all natural minerals Willemite. This rare special specimen is short and long wave fluorescent. The dark grey metal shown in the natural light photos is Zinc ore Franklinite. The white mineral is Mangano Calcite. Pics taken with shortwave, longwave, and sunlight. Very cool stuff and this is one of my very favorite rocks. To view this spectacular specimen you will need a UVC Shortwave Lamp and UVA Longwave Lamp. Make sure you wear safety glasses. Willemite Franklinite Calcite is also known as the Christmas Tree Rock for the colours Green and Red. This is a quality collectable specimen with wow factor.
Location:
Sterling Hill Mine, Franklin, New Jersey, USA.Dimensions:
6.5cm x 6.7cm x 5cm, 328g.Willemite, Zinc Silicate.
Zn2Sio4.Franklinite, Zinc Iron Manganese Oxide
Zn2+Fe23+O4.Calcite, Calcium Carbonate
CaCO3.SKU: n/a - Galena, Metal Specimens, Minerals of the World
SPHALERITE MINERAL SPECIMEN
A very nice Sphalerite Mineral Specimen, featuring gemmy orange crystals and a black rock matrix. Crystals appear on all sides and the piece stands well for display. Sphalerite is an interesting mineral that comes in many variations making it popular with collectors.
Location:
Hunan. China.Dimensions:
6.5cm x 3cm x 4.7cm, 73g.Sphalerite: ZnS.
SKU: K0409-1-1 - Crystals, Minerals of the World, Top Shelf
COBALTOAN CALCITE CRYSTALS
A gorgeous crimson pink Cobaltoan Calcite Crystals specimen with vibrant green sparkling Malachite. Calcite Crystals with cobalt have covered one face of the host rock. The rest of the rock also slightly pink from the cobalt content with some green Malachite. An unusual cluster, there aren’t too many crimson pinks in nature and this is a nice large piece. Great for jewellery making or just to admire as is. A few crevice cracks full of pink crystals make this specimen very interesting. The malachite on top make this specimen spectacular, this is a case of save the best till last.
Dimensions:
5.5cm x 6cm x 5.5cm, 235g.Location:
D.R. Congo, Africa.Cobaltoan Calcite
(Ca,Co)CO3SKU: COBOLT04-1 - Crystals, Fluorescent Specimens, Minerals of the World
BLUE KYANITE CRYSTAL 7
Beautiful rough Large Blue Kyanite Crystal 7 from Nepal! Himalayan Kyanite is some of the best in the world, this is a good sized natural crystal. Perfect for jewellery making or as a specimen and great healing properties too.
Location:
Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.Dimensions:
5.4cm x 1.5cm x 1.1cm, 20g.Aluminum Silicate
Kyanite Al2 SiO5.SKU: B2407 - Minerals of the World
AZURITE CLUSTER
Azurite Cluster with amazing electric blue colour and interesting formation. Different from other specimens we’ve seen and stock. You can see laminar forms of striated Azurite from the side. This Azurite Cluster is a very popular mineral because of its unparalleled vibrant colour, a deep blue called “azure”, hence its name. Azure is derived from the Arabic word for blue. This specimen is mounted on a perspex pad for enhanced display.
Dimensions:
9.7cm x 5.6cm x 3cm, 179g.Location:
Lumbumbashi, D.R. Congo.AZURITE: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
SKU: MW8265 - Minerals of the World, Rock 'n Slabs
MALACHITE LAPIDARY ROUGH
Malachite Lapidary Rough Rock ready to be crafted into cabs or pendants at your local Lapidary Club. Once this piece is cut and polished it will be a beautiful dark forest green colour, with some banding through it. It is this rich colour and banding that makes Malachite such a popular mineral. It is also a nice soft stone to work with, being a 4 on the Moh’s Scale of Hardness.
Location:
D.R Congo, Africa.Dimensions:
654g.Malachite: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2.
Copper Carbonate Hydroxide.SKU: B0108-1 - Crystals, Minerals of the World
AQUAMARINE CRYSTALS MICA MATRIX A
A rustic and natural Aquamarine Crystals Mica Matrix specimen. Featuring several well terminated clear Aquamarine crystals among the Mica blades matrix. There is one main clear crystal with two or three smaller crystals and an unidentified orange crystal in this piece. Well formed and terminated clear beryl make it a great collectable item. Many people prefer the natural clusters like this. The option is always there to improve the aesthetics and value of this specimen.
Location:
Paprok, Afghanistan.Dimensions:
4cm x 4.3cm x 5cm, 108g.Beryl: Be3Al2Si6O18.
SKU: MW5246-1
