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We carry a HUGE selection
of Minerals from Around the World!
Just a few examples of the hundreds of minerals that The
Dinosaur Store has in stock every day in more than 5 display cases
dedicated to Rock Hounds and Mineral Collectors everywhere! |
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Herkimer Diamonds Herkimer
diamond is the name for a double-terminated quartz crystal
discovered within exposed outcrops of dolostone in and around Herkimer
County, New York and the Mohawk River Valley. Herkimer
diamonds became largely recognized after workmen discovered them in large
quantities while cutting into the Mohawk River Valley dolostone in the
late 18th century. These quartz crystals, which geologists theorize formed
extremely slowly in small solution cavities or vugs, have 18 facets (6
sides) and two terminations. These phenomenal gemstones are believed to be
close to five hundred million years old. |
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Herkimer
Diamond #1
Matrix measures approximately
4" x 3.25" x 1.5". Largest crystal is approximately 5/8" long.
$99.
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Herkimer
Diamond #2
Matrix measures approximately
3.5" x 3.5" x 3.5". Largest crystal is approximately 1" long.
$110.
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Herkimer
Diamond #3
Matrix measures approximately
3.25" x 3" x 2". Largest crystal is approximately 1/2" long.
$95.
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Ocean Jasper
A rare and highly
prized mineral, Ocean Jasper is mined in the Mine of Marovato, Madagascar.
This amazing jasper comes by the name Ocean Jasper because the deposits
lie in the ocean, can only be reached by boat, and removed only at low
tide due to the strong ocean currents surrounding the island. A type of
orbicular jasper, Ocean Jasper is recognizable by the vibrant green, pink,
white and gold concentric rings and occasional quartz druze that occurs in
voids in the jasper. |
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Larger tumbled stone measures approximately 2.25" in diameter with
characteristic green and gold rings.
$38.
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Ocean Jasper
Specimen #6
Larger tumbled stone measures
approximately 1.75" in diameter with characteristic green and gold rings.
Lovely pink striping and soft
creamy yellows in this one
$35.
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Ocean Jasper
Specimen #9
Larger tumbled stone measures
approximately 2" l x 1.5" h x 0.75" d. Green, white, gold and cream
colored concentric rings.
$35.
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Ocean Jasper
Specimen #10
Larger tumbled stone measures
approximately 2.25" l x 1.25" h x 0.75" d with characteristic green, pink,
and gold rings.
Lovely pinks and golds in this
one with just a bit of quartz druze.
$35.
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Ocean Jasper
Specimen #13
Tumbled stone measures
approximately 1.5" in diameter with characteristic green, pink, white and
gold rings.
Lovely pinks and gray greens in
this one with just a bit of quartz druze.
$29.
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Ocean Jasper
Specimen #14
Tumbled stone measures
approximately 1.5" in diameter with characteristic green, pink, white and
gold rings.
Lovely pinks and darker greens
with just a bit of quartz druze.
$29.
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Okenite Geode Brass elephant stand included.
Geode measures 8.5" wide x 4.5" high and is 6" deep.
India.
$199
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Okenite is one of the most popular minerals from India
even though many of the most productive areas are now closed, notably in the
Kandavali and Kurar areas of Bombay City. |
Largest stilbite cluster measures 2" across! This specimen also demonstrates
the sought after "bow-ties" just to the left of the large clusters. |
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Zeolite Mineral Specimen Translucent
Apophyllite Cluster with Peach-Orange Stilbite 2
Custom stand included. Specimen measures approximately 9" high x 8"
wide and 7" deep. India.
$450
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Beautiful peach color on a basalt matrix. Large and small apophyllite
crystal druze over stilbite. |
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Large Zeolite Mineral Specimen Peachy
Stilbite with Translucent Apophyllite 3
Acrylic stand included. Specimen measures approximately 9.25"
wide x 7.75" high x 3" deep. India.
$225
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Large "Desert Rose"
Cluster Sand Selenite, Mexico
This crystal form of selenite rock is
affectionately known as "the desert rose." The selenite rose can be
found in places like California, Libya, Mexico, Egypt, and
Saudi Arabia, just to name a few. Selenite Desert Roses are formed
in dry lake beds when a small amount of water rises from underground and
then recedes, depositing the gypsum mineral.
Many sizes available - in store only
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Mineral Collections from
Brazil Each mineral is identified on a full-color chart. Small box includes
approximately 11 to 13 individually wrapped mineral specimens depending upon
mineral sizes. Each box includes at least one amethyst specimen Large box
includes approximately 40 individually wrapped mineral specimens.
Display box is heavy cardboard and easily shippable.
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17.99 SMALL BOX
42.00 LARGE BOX |
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We have a large selection of Brazilian
Agate Bookends and Agate with Quartz Step-stones in stock! Give us a
call to place your order!
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Agate is a common type of semi-precious gemstone. Agate
is a form of the mineral chalcedony, which consists of very tiny quartz
crystals. Deposited by water solutions, it forms a translucent or
transparent layered material. The layers may be of varying colors, and
some agate is striped in attractive patterns, or has complex patterns of
whorls and swirls. It is not uncommon for quartz to form along-side or
within agate. |
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Satin Spar Selenite Tea Light Candle
Holders
$24
Tea light holders will measure approximately 3-4 inches
in diameter and approximately 3-4 inches tall, and will weigh 2-5 pounds.
Each of our selenite tea light holders is cut from a
single large selenite crystal. Choice of natural white or natural
peach. The shapes and sizes of the candle holders will vary
slightly as all crystals are unique. |
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names that are widely used in the mineral trade. "Selenite" is the
colorless and transparent or translucent variety that shows a pearl like
luster and has been described as having a moon like glow. The word
selenite comes from the Greek for Moon and means moon rock. Another
variety is a compact fibrous aggregate called "satin spar selenite."
This variety has a very satin like look that gives a play of light up and
down the fibrous crystals. |
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