Curated Mixed Mineral Specimen Collection - Raw Crystals & Rough Stones




Lot Overview


A comprehensive collection of natural mineral specimens featuring diverse geological formations, crystal structures, and mineral compositions. This curated selection showcases raw, unpolished minerals in their natural state, ideal for collectors, educators, and mineral enthusiasts.




Collection Contents


Primary Specimens:


• Blue Kyanite - Multiple raw blade-form crystals with characteristic striations and natural terminations. Specimens display the distinctive blue colouration typical of this aluminium silicate mineral. Several pieces show excellent crystal definition with sharp edges and natural cleavage planes.


• Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite variety) - Rough chunks and partial crystals exhibiting the characteristic pink to magenta colouration. Specimens show natural weathering patterns and matrix attachment points. Multiple pieces demonstrate the trigonal crystal system typical of tourmaline.


• Green Tourmaline - Raw specimens with pale to medium green colouration, displaying natural crystal faces and striations along the c-axis. Several pieces retain matrix material.


• Pale Green/Aqua Specimens - Likely beryl or similar silicate minerals, showing translucent to opaque character with natural geometric forms.


• Tan/Beige Feldspathic Specimens - Rough chunks showing granular texture and natural fracture patterns consistent with feldspar group minerals.


• White/Cream Specimens - Possibly quartz or feldspar, displaying opaque character with natural weathering.


• Blue Kyanite Blade Fragments - Multiple elongated blade-form pieces showing the characteristic parallel striations and natural cleavage of kyanite.




Specimen Characteristics


• Condition: Raw, unpolished, natural state


• Crystal Systems: Multiple crystal systems represented including trigonal (tourmaline), triclinic (kyanite), and orthorhombic (feldspar)


• Colour Range: Blue, pink, green, white, cream, tan, and multicoloured specimens


• Finish: Natural weathered surfaces, some with matrix attachment, some with clean crystal terminations


• Transparency: Ranging from transparent to translucent to opaque


• Total Lot Quantity: Approximately 60-70 individual specimens




Educational & Collector Value


This collection represents excellent examples of common mineral species suitable for:


• Educational mineral collections and classroom demonstrations


• Beginner to intermediate mineral collectors


• Lapidary and jewellery-making source material


• Geological study and crystal system identification


• Display and aesthetic appreciation of natural mineral diversity




Condition Notes


All specimens are in natural raw condition. No polishing, cutting, or treatment has been applied. Specimens show natural weathering, matrix attachment, and minor surface dust consistent with stored mineral collections. No significant damage observed. Specimens are suitable for display, study, or further lapidary work.




Lot Sold As Described


Buyer to inspect prior to bidding where possible. Collection sold as one complete lot. No splitting of specimens. Suitable packaging and protective materials will be provided for transport.

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