Newly Posted Specimens from China
Explore this variety of fine minerals for sale from assorted localities in China, which maintains a wealth of variety in mineral specimens. These represent a selection of old finds from inventory here, acquisitions from respected collections (including selections from Dr. Stephen Smale), and new finds from our most recent acquisition trips in the fall of 2019. Visit the Gallery
Kesterite with Mushistonite on Muscovite
The tungsten mines on the mountain of Xuebaoding have given us some big surprises over the years. In the late 1990's, a new species was thought to have been found here, tentatively called Pandaite. However, this turned out instead to be a coating of...
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Pyromorphite (large, hoppered crystals)
Daoping is renowned for its superb Pyromorphites, and this complex cluster more than holds up its end of that bargain in terms of reputation. The apple-green Pyros have very good luster and form, and the largest crystal extends a full 2 cm on one sid...
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Manganoan Calcite - twinned (fluorescent)
A small find in 2016 catapulted the Huanggang Mine into the rarified realm of top-quality, butterfly-twinned Calcites, in this case of the Manganoan variety. Exceptionally large at 12.3 cm across, this twin has a lovely satin luster, soft pink color,...
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Azurite with Malachite
Notable for its gorgeous spreads of sparkling small crystals more than for well-developed, high-quality Azurite crystals, the Guichi District in Anhui produced this very fine miniature. It is one of the single most exceptional azurite crystals we hav...
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Much like the minerals we treasure and collect, the Arkenstone comes from humble beginnings and a small start, but we're thrilled to see how the industry has grown over the 30 years we've been operating!
READ MORETake a Look in The Vault
The Vault is where we keep our very significant, admittedly pricier, specimens for viewing. These minerals often find homes with collectors who not only enjoy the beauty of fine minerals, but who treat their collections as valuable investments.
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