A cluster of quartz crystals from the Jeffrey Quarry, Arkansas, shown unlit and lit, next to a U.S. penny.

The piece is in 1:12 scale, measuring just over 1/2 inch (1.4 cm) wide, just under 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) deep and just under 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) high.

#554, $28.

Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco, really shows off its rich reddish orange colour when lighted from below.

The piece measures just under 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) wide, just under 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) deep and 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) high.

#555, $28

This is a dramatic piece of Mexican opal on a sandy coloured matrix. The photograph does not really show the rainbow opal colours and sparkle that emerge from the milky opal. The black stone slab accentuates the piece.

The piece is in 1:12 scale, measuring 1 & 3/8 inch (3.49 cm) wide, 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) deep and 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) high.
#644, $12

A beautifully coloured amethyst crystal mounted on a mirror tile.

The piece is in 1:12 scale, measuring 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) square, and just under 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) high.
#622, $10

A simple cluster of smokey quartz crystals & brookite from Magnet Cove, Arkansas.

The piece is in 1:12 scale, measuring 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) wide, 7/16 inch (1.1 cm) deep and just under 3/8 inch (.95 cm) high.
#527, $8

A lovely clear apophyllite crystal from the Jalgaon District in India. It is naturally faceted in a roughly pyramidal shape. I have mounted it on a slab of sagenite agate in warm brown colours, which you can see reflected in the crystal.

The piece is in 1:12 scale, measuring 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) wide, 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) deep and just over 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) high.
#624, $12 On Hold

This is an unusual form of copper, in which it takes a rather knobbly branch-like structure, hence the name arborescent copper. The form does occur naturally but this specimen was actually formed when there was a short circuit during the process of copper plating. The "brass" name plate is readable.

The piece is in 1:12 scale, measuring 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) wide, 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) deep and 3/8 inch (0.95 cm) high.
#531, $12

A fascinating naturally occuring form of azurite. It really does have an almost spherical shape. This is from San Juan County, Utah, and is mounted on a black stone slab.

It is in 1:12 scale, measuring just under 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) wide, 3/8 inch (.95 cm) deep and 3/8 inch (0.95 cm) high.
#621, $12 On Hold

A simple cluster of smokey quartz crystals & brookite from Magnet Cove, Arkansas.

The piece is in 1:12 scale, measuring 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) wide, 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) deep and 7/16 inch (1.1 cm) high.
#545, $8

A cluster of quartz crystals from Arkansas mounted on a mirror base that reflects the light up and off the faces.

It is in 1:12 scale, measuring 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) square, and 3/8 inch (0.95 cm) high.
#623 SOLD

A piece of native copper which has an almost sculptural form. I have mounted it on a slab of light green amazonite.

The piece is in 1:12 scale, measuring 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) wide, 3/8 inch (.95 cm) deep and 3/8 inch (.95 cm) high.
#628, $12

A crystal of "diamond" quartz from Pakistan mounted on a black stone base. The light really reflects off its faces.

It is in 1:12 scale, measuring 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) wide, 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) deep and just over 3/8 inch (.95 cm) high.
#626, $12

A glittery mass of iron pyrites, otherwise known as Fool's Gold, with a readable "brass" label.

The piece is in 1:12 scale, measuring 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) wide, 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) deep and just over 1/2 inch (1.4 cm) high.
#530, $10

A piece of milky white fire or jelly opal from Mexico, accented by a black stone base.

It is in 1:12 scale, measuring just over 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) wide, 5/16 inch (.8 cm) deep and just over 7/16 inch (1.1 cm) high.
#625, $11

This is a piece of man-made carborundum, intricately shaped and a shiny black with many irridescent colours. It is mounted on a mirror tile.

It is in 1:12 scale, measuring 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) square, and just over 1/4 inch (.6 cm) high.
#629, $10 On Hold

A lovely cluster of quartz crystals shown off by a black stone base.

It is in 1:12 scale, measuring just over 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) wide, 3/8 inch (.95 cm) deep and 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) high.
#627, Sold

A dramatic specimen of crystalline bismuth. The colours are irridescent blues with a touch of purple on silver. To me it is fascinating as a mineral, but the angular geometry also makes it look like a piece of modern art. I have carefully selected a crystal that is intricate enough to work well in 1:12 scale and mounted it on a mirror base.

Bismuth is a metallic element that rarely occurs naturally in its pure state. These crystals are grown in the US under controlled conditions in a kiln and are actually bright silver, but when cooled relatively quickly the crystal surfaces oxidize, and produce the wonderful irridesence that is so striking and attractive.

The piece is in 1:12 scale, measuring just over 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) wide, 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) deep and just over 3/8 inch (.95 cm) high.
#645, $10

Another fascinating specimen of crystalline bismuth, this time displayed on a black walnut base.

It is in 1:12 scale, measuring just 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) wide, 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) deep and 5/16 inch (0.8 cm) high.
#534, $10