Galleries of Fine Minerals for Sale
![Fine minerals from the Tom Hall Collection](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/91953/conversions/hall05a-small-cropped.jpg)
- Fine minerals from the Tom Hall Collection
Tom Hall, well known to many collectors and dealers in the 1970s through 1990s, had a long career as a violinist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and got to travel the world for 40 years. In the process, he pursued his passion and interest in mineral collecting.
![Chalcopyrite Clusters](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/91243/conversions/CUB19-05c-small-cropped.jpg)
- Chalcopyrite Clusters
These "balls" started coming out in January, from one reliable source of mine who works directly with miners at Tonglushan (literally "Green Copper Mountain" in Mandarin), which by the way is also the world's oldest continuous working copper mine.
![Gem Treasures](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/90852/conversions/GEM19-21a-small-cropped.jpg)
- Gem Treasures
Updated June 19, 2019 - Gemmy crystals and stellar thumbnails... this entire gallery is just full of cute!
![Selections from Ken Roberts Collection & Inventory](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/90222/conversions/kero-17a-wm-small-cropped.jpg)
- Selections from Ken Roberts Collection & Inventory
May 21, 2019 - Fine minerals from Ken Roberts's collection and dealer stock; retired dealer and noted field collector for decades!
![Mixed Minerals for 2018](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/90114/conversions/MIX18D-02a-small-cropped.jpg)
- Mixed Minerals for 2018
Newly posted minerals from around the world. Explore new finds and old classics!
![Kay Robertson Collection](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/90115/conversions/krf18e-small-cropped.jpg)
- Kay Robertson Collection
Updated Dec 18, 2018 - With over 13,000 specimens from 9 decades of collecting, Kay Robertson's collection contains many old classics not seen for quite some time.
![Rhodochrosites from Famous Worldwide Localities!](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/92711/conversions/RH1813a-small-cropped.jpg)
- Rhodochrosites from Famous Worldwide Localities!
October 2, 2018 - Rhodochrosites, found in a bright range of reds, have long fascinated mineral collectors. Marvel at these treasures from a variety of new and classic worldwide localities.
![Ethiopian Emeralds from Recent Finds!](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/86689/conversions/EM1823b-small-cropped.jpg)
- Ethiopian Emeralds from Recent Finds!
We are proud to present some of the most affordable and intensely saturated emerald crystals of quality, found in a long time. These came from a small late 2016 find in Ethiopia, now seemingly exhausted.
![Rare Crystals from Tiger, Arizona](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/86110/conversions/TIGER03a-small-cropped.jpg)
- Rare Crystals from Tiger, Arizona
Mar 6, 2018 - I am honored to present a suite from the old locality of Tiger, Arizona, from the collection of Bill Pinch.
![Chinese Crystals and Minerals](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/94/conversions/156_Artboard 1@2x-small-cropped.jpg)
- Chinese Crystals and Minerals
Nov. 16, 2017 - A choice selection of colorful crystals from China, including a wide array of fluorite, calcite, and more.
![Mixed Worldwide Minerals](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/93/conversions/153_Aquamarine 200 300-small-cropped.jpg)
- Mixed Worldwide Minerals
Sept. 6, 2017 - A huge update featuring hard-to-get gem crystals, mixed display quality minerals of all sizes and old classics including a suite of 150-200 year old Cornwall classics!
![Mixed Gem Crystals](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/84896/conversions/GEM1701b-small-cropped.jpg)
- Mixed Gem Crystals
October 10, 2017 - Mixed gem crystals from older collections, generally 10-50 years out of the ground!
![Selections from The Obodda Collection](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/6/conversions/39_Artboard 1-small-cropped.jpg)
- Selections from The Obodda Collection
- March 19, 2017 - The Herb Obodda collection contains large suites from his two favorite collecting interests: antique European classics; and minerals of Afghanistan and Pakistan, where he was the first dealer to export specimens to the West. This summer we will post no less than 500 specimens online, as we continue to clean and prep pieces from the collection.
![Post-Tucson Mineral Treats](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/88/conversions/145_Artboard 1-small-cropped.jpg)
- Post-Tucson Mineral Treats
April 6, 2017 - Each year, we prep new minerals Post-Tucson Show of some newly acquired specimens and classic crystals from our showroom. Enjoy the first of these updates of worldwide minerals.
![Rare Jouravskite Crystals](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/92/conversions/152_JRV 300 200-small-cropped.jpg)
- Rare Jouravskite Crystals
Aug 14, 2017 - Jouravskite is a very rare species in the Ettringite group, a dual sulfate and carbonate. This pocket produced two styles of crystals, small sugary "sprinkles" on white matrix, and large disc-shaped crystals of world-record size.
![Rare Species: Bertrandite, Djurleite, and Yukon Phosphates](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/90/conversions/147_QTZ RARE17 200 3002-small-cropped.jpg)
- Rare Species: Bertrandite, Djurleite, and Yukon Phosphates
- June 15, 2017 - Rare crystals including djurleite, bertrandite, lazulite, and more!
![Varieties of Quartz and Inclusions](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/91/conversions/148_QTZ RARE17 200 300-small-cropped.jpg)
- 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](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/86/conversions/143_BRU1726 300 200-small-cropped.jpg)
- 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](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/80/conversions/137_200 x 300 galleries-small-cropped.jpg)
- 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](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/85/conversions/142_Apophyllite 300 200-small-cropped.jpg)
- 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](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/81/conversions/138_200 x 300 galleries2-small-cropped.jpg)
- 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](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/82/conversions/139_200 x 300 galleries3-small-cropped.jpg)
- Post-Munich Show Fine Minerals
- Dec. 11, 2016 - Explore a selection of fine minerals from classic localities and new finds.
![Post-Denver Fine Minerals](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/79/conversions/130_D16C 200 300-small-cropped.jpg)
- 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](https://cdn.irocks.com/storage/media/48/conversions/90_200 300 gallery images2-small-cropped.jpg)
- 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.