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Galleries of Fine Minerals for Sale

Varieties of Quartz and Inclusions
Varieties of Quartz and Inclusions
June 15, 2017 - Although one of the most common minerals on earth, Quartz specimens have perhaps the most variety and casual beauty of any species.
Recent Finds - Yellow Brucite
Recent Finds - Yellow Brucite
Feb 15, 2017 - The glorious yellow color of these finds is a first for brucite, to my knowledge. We have never even seen a hint of brucite from Pakistan before, and then suddenly this find redefines the species on a worldwide basis, with its unique color, stunning aesthetics, and the surprise of something new from a region that we thought we had thoroughly explored already for minerals.
Hyalite Opal from TWO localities
Hyalite Opal from TWO localities
Dec. 11, 2016 - MUNICH 2016 NEW FINDS: Known by collectors for its intense, neon-green fluorescence, hyalite opals are most often just an associated mineral to something more glamorous in aesthetics. But here, two localities have recently produced some gorgeous specimens that stand on their own merits as aesthetic primary species!
Pre-Tucson Fine Minerals
Pre-Tucson Fine Minerals
Explore a preview of fine minerals and crystals - just a quick peek at some of the finds we're bringing with us for our displays at the Westward Look and TGMS Main Show!
Native Gold from Around the World
Native Gold from Around the World
Dec. 11, 2016 - Holiday Gold! A mixed suite of aesthetic, affordable, gold specimens from old classic locations
Post-Munich Show Fine Minerals
Post-Munich Show Fine Minerals
Dec. 11, 2016 - Explore a selection of fine minerals from classic localities and new finds.
Post-Denver Fine Minerals
Post-Denver Fine Minerals
Oct. 31, 2016 - Browse a new selection of fine minerals up for sale from worldwide localities. We just posted our second batch.
Ross Lillie Collection of Illinois Minerals
Ross Lillie Collection of Illinois Minerals
July 13, 2016 - We are honored to present updates of specimens from the collection of geologist Ross C. Lillie. Prepared by Jeff Starr and Wally Mann.
The Art Soregaroli Collection
The Art Soregaroli Collection
May 2, 2016 - Art Soregaroli carefully assembled his collection over the span of six decades, and we're proud to be handling such a significant piece of mining history from countries around the world.
Rare Species
Rare Species
June 28, 2016 - For our rarities collectors out there, we have a new gallery of rare fine minerals for sale including many from the type locality for the species.
Intricate Brazilian Golds
Intricate Brazilian Golds
May 2, 2016 - One of the few new finds of the year for Brazil was, surprisingly, GOLD from an as yet unheard of locality for specimens. A surprise find for the year!
Peruvian Atacamites and Augelites
Peruvian Atacamites and Augelites
March 31, 2015 - These exceptional examples of atacamites and augelites are now for sale. These new finds in Peru are rivaling the old
Plumbogummite ps Pyromorphite from China
Plumbogummite ps Pyromorphite from China
May 10, 2015 - A whole new take on plumbogummite - this historically English material has been discovered in China recently, including this remarkable lot of plumbogummite pseudomorphing pyromorphite crystals.
Botryoidal Crystal Classics
Botryoidal Crystal Classics
May 12, 2015 - A selection of a variety of crystals and fine minerals for sale that exhibit botryoidal (rounded) overall crystal growth, giving the illusion of ball-shaped or hemispherical crystals.
Rarities from the Paulo Matioli Collection
Rarities from the Paulo Matioli Collection
May 20, 2015 - We’re thrilled to be premiering Paulo Matioli’s collection of rare fine minerals in this first of many updates! It is both a systematic and Brazilian/worldwide rarities collection. The complete collection consists of approximately 1,200 pieces and represents about 950 mineral species.
Post-Tucson 2015 Fine Minerals
Post-Tucson 2015 Fine Minerals
July 8, 2015 - Enjoy shopping and exploring a variety of fine mineral specimens from dozen of different localities and countries at a wide range of prices.
Rare Triplites from Pakistan
Rare Triplites from Pakistan
Nov 10, 2015 - Triplite is a very rare phosphate with gorgeous color. It is one of the single most rare minerals to ever come out of Shigar, Pakistan region, and the crystals from here are certainly world's best of species by a long distance.
Unusual Canadian Talc Crystals
Unusual Canadian Talc Crystals
Nov 10, 2015 - Although talc is actually quite common and mined by the ton in some places, crystallized talc such as these green minerals have been exceptionally rare.
Bi-Color Beryls from Pakistan
Bi-Color Beryls from Pakistan
Dec 20, 2015 - We have seen many folks assume they are tourmaline at a first glance, despite the sharp hexagonal beryl shape, because we are conditioned to think of large multicolored gem crystals as tourmalines based on experience. Such beryls are very rare from any area of the world.
Rough Crystal and Cut Gemstone Combinations
Rough Crystal and Cut Gemstone Combinations
Nov. 19, 2015 - There's no arguing the beauty of crystals or gemstones... and this time, we're pairing a selection of new pieces as combinations providing examples of BOTH crystals and cut stones.
Tucson 2016 Mixed Fine Minerals Updates
Tucson 2016 Mixed Fine Minerals Updates
July 13, 2016 - Enjoy a quick preview of some of the new fine minerals that will get posted during 2016!
Diamond crystals and matrix specimens
Diamond crystals and matrix specimens
Mar. 6, 2016 - Natural diamond crystals and matrix samples are rare and difficult to find, and we're glad to offer these fine minerals for sale.
Remarkable Tanzanite Crystals
Remarkable Tanzanite Crystals
March 13, 2016 - Quality tanzanite crystals are hard to come by, but these have been carefully selected as some of the best we've assembled in recent years.
Sparkling Cuprites from Milpillas
Sparkling Cuprites from Milpillas
April 7, 2016 - The Milpillas mine in Mexico keeps surprising collectors, particularly with the find of these stunning cuprite crystals now for sale.
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The Wisdom Pocket Blog

Feb 23, 2023

Rare Earth: Crystalline Treasures

Rare Earth: Crystalline Treasures, ran through September 5th, 2022 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and featured more than 200 spectacular mineral specimens from around the world. Many of these were on loan from the renowned collector and mineral dealer, Dr. Rob Lavinsky. The exhibit was uniquely interwoven with various themes and stories that make inspirational connections between architectural design & earth materials, art+science+culture, carvings and illustrations, striking color, fanciful formations, and a few cases at the end that took a deeper dive into crystal form.

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Jan 12, 2023

Collector Profile: Dr. Erika Pohl-Stroher

Dr. Erika Pohl-Ströher collected the minerals in her collection over a period of more than 60 years. The specimens are arranged according to geographical regions. Considering that Dr. Pohl-Ströher had no intention of exhibiting her mineral collection and therefore did not make a conscious effort to ensure that she obtained specimens from all over the world, she has succeeded remarkably well in setting up an extensive, comprehensive and magnificent collection that includes minerals from every continent.

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Dec 16, 2022

Collector interview: Alex Schauss

In this interview by Tomasz Praszkier, Alex Schauss shares some of his family history, and talks about his career researching nutrition and botanical medicine, and how these disciplines relate to his passion for mineralogy.

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Sep 27, 2022

Competing with Thumbnails: Little Crystals, Big Impact

What even is a mineral competition? How do you determine a winner? What makes a mineral ‘competition worthy’? David Tibbits shares his perspective on competitive displays, specifically regarding thumbnail specimens.

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Sep 5, 2022

A New Standard In Thumbnail Storage And Display - Crystal Showcase Boxes

To further assist our customers in enhancing their collections, we're proud to announce our exclusive partnership with OPENALLDAY as the sole North American distributor of their Crystal Showcase™️ boxes, an upgraded way to show off and store your favorite thumbnail mineral specimens. View these Perky Box alternatives.

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Aug 4, 2022

Why “Collector Gems” are Enchanting

Besides their inherent beauty, gem collections are appealing for their scientific information. Collectors can learn much about a mineral’s chemical composition and geological origins from a gem’s size, color and clarity. Each of the stones in the Arkenstone auction is a true mineralogical wonder—not just in the geological sense but also as a representative of the species itself.

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Jul 15, 2022

The Art of Collecting

The team at The Arkenstone has been busy with our recent collaboration with the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History on our RARE EARTH installation, bringing together specimens from the museum, Dr. Lavinsky's personal collection, UCSB's Woodhouse collection, and private collectors. With permission from museum president Luke J. Swetland, we're sharing a bit of a recent article he wrote about his father-in-law (and Arkenstone customer) David Byers.

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Jun 17, 2022

Photo Atlas of Mineral Pseudomorphism

We just received notice that Photo Atlas of Mineral Pseudomorphism will be pulled from the Elsevier publication list due to plagiarism in the main introduction of the text. Intellectual scholarship demands integrity, both of which I hold in the utmost respect. I assisted with photos for the books, and related captions for those photos, and in appreciation of this assistance, I was listed as one of the authors on the publication for this narrow scope of contribution. The portions of the text under scrutiny for plagiarism are from the main text of the book, which were outside the scope of my contribution.

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Apr 23, 2022

Rare Earth: Santa Barbara

Far more than a dazzling display of gems and minerals, Rare Earth tells the story of how we can value the natural world in a new light.  Copper may be worth a few dollars per pound, but a beautiful piece in its (remarkable) natural form is worth far more than that.  The question is why? We humans inherently assign value to beautiful things above and beyond their utility. It’s why we value impressive minerals like these higher than their price as a mere commodity. Whether it’s a mineral, a tree, or an ecosystem, viewing nature purely in terms of “price per pound” undervalues the resource and deep down, we know it. The minerals and crystals you see here are treasures in their own right, worthy of being displayed (and valued) like any other fine art.

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Mar 28, 2022

Rare Earth: The Art and Science of Chinese Stones

Collecting rocks and stone carvings has been popular in China for thousands of years. This tradition is rooted in the philosophical and spiritual inspiration drawn from the artistic beauty of natural stones, such as jade. Unusually-shaped stones called “Scholars rocks” or “Philosopher’s Stones” carved by natural processes have also been long valued in China. Seen as embodiments of the dynamic transformational processes of nature, these stones were also admired for their resemblance to mountains or caves, particularly the magical peaks and subterranean paradises believed to be inhabited by immortal beings.

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