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Why Thumbnails?

With the advent of “connoisseur” specimen collecting in the past few decades, many collectors have focused more on obtaining the highest quality specimens rather than the largest size. Thumbnail sized specimens have the unique benefit of offering the possibility of near perfection, as well as offering the ability to collect many rare species that simply are not available in larger sizes. Additionally, thumbnail specimens can provide an affordable entry point for new collectors with high quality specimens at a reasonable cost. The Arkenstone is proud to offer a wide selection of thumbnail specimens at every price point - from exceptional, competition-worthy specimens to fine, budget-friendly options. Browse all available thumbnail specimens!

Featured Specimens

Cobaltite

Cobaltite

Hakansboda, Lindesberg, Örebro Co., Sweden
Thumbnail, 1.7 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm
Grossular var. Tsavorite

Grossular var. Tsavorite

Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mtns., Simanjiro Dist., Manyara Region, Tanzania
Thumbnail, 2.2 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm
Fluorapophyllite-(K) with Stilbite

Fluorapophyllite-(K) with Stilbite

Pune Dist., Pune Div., Maharashtra, India
Thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm
Fluorapatite

Fluorapatite

Pulsifer Quarry, Auburn, Androscoggin Co., Maine, USA
Thumbnail, 1.7 x 1.6 x 1.0 cm
Forsterite var. Peridot

Forsterite var. Peridot

Sapat Gali, Kaghan Valley, Mansehra Dist., Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prov., Pakistan
Thumbnail, 2.9 x 2.1 x 1.1 cm
Triplite

Triplite

Shigar Valley, Shigar Dist., Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Thumbnail, 1.8 x 1.0 x 0.6 cm
Fluorite on Pyrite

Fluorite on Pyrite

Cerro de Pasco, Pasco Prov., Pasco, Peru
Thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.3 x 2.2 cm
Rutile

Rutile

Adams Mine, Alexander Co., North Carolina, USA
Miniature, 3.4 x 1.1 x 0.9 cm
Azurite with Malachite (circa 1930)

Azurite with Malachite (circa 1930)

Sacramento Shaft, Bisbee, Warren Dist., Mule Mtns., Cochise Co., Arizona, USA
Thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.3 x 1.2 cm
Rose Quartz (scepter) on Quartz

Rose Quartz (scepter) on Quartz

Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford Co., Maine, USA
Thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.5 x 2.4 cm
Elbaite

Elbaite

Tourmaline King Mine, Pala, San Diego Co., California, USA
Thumbnail, 3.1 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm
Phosphophyllite

Phosphophyllite

Unificada Mine, Cerro de Potosi, Potosi, Bolivia
Thumbnail, 1.8 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm
Diamond (twinned)

Diamond (twinned)

South Africa
Thumbnail, 1.2 x 1.2 x 0.2 cm
Gem Spinel

Gem Spinel

Pein-pyit, Pein-pyit Zone, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma)
Thumbnail, 2.2 x 1.75 x 1.1 cm
Beryl var. Emerald

Beryl var. Emerald

Coscuez Mine, Muzo, Boyaca Dept., Colombia
Thumbnail, 1.9 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm
Gold (Ram's horn)

Gold (Ram's horn)

Choco Department, Colombia
Thumbnail, 2.1 x 1.0 x 0.3 cm

Purchase Crystal Showcase Thumbnail Display Boxes Here!

Interview with Kyle Kevorkian - Update Highlights

Join Alex Venzke as he sits down with Kyle to get some background on his collecting style and philosophy, as well as get his thoughts on a few highlights from the new deaccession update featuring specimens from his collection, now available for sale on iRocks.com.

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New! Flynn Thumbnail Specimens

New! Flynn Thumbnail Specimens

Killer Thumbnails!

Killer Thumbnails!

Connoisseur Thumbnails From The Kyle Kevorkian Collection

Connoisseur Thumbnails From The Kyle Kevorkian Collection

Mixed Worldwide Thumbnails

Mixed Worldwide Thumbnails

Little Treasures

Little Treasures

Thumbnails from the Panczner Collection

Thumbnails from the Panczner Collection

Thumbnails from the Irv Brown Collection

Thumbnails from the Irv Brown Collection

Thumbnails and Miniatures from the Carl Acosta Collection

Thumbnails and Miniatures from the Carl Acosta Collection

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The Wisdom Pocket Blog - Thumbnail Edition

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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Apr 7, 2020

Little Wonders: Connoisseur Thumbnails in the Contemporary Collector Market

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Jun 9, 2016

Size Matters! Collecting Miniature Mineral Specimens

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