15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Gem grade, Amethyst Geode Sculpture The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across...

A strikingly well-preserved fossilised fish from the famed Green River Formation. Preserved in exquisite detail, almost as an anatomical study, this specimen has been identified as C...

A dramatic mineral cluster with two water-like blue aquamarine crystals on a feldspar and black tourmaline (schorl) matrix. The elongated, prismatic formations of the aquamarines dis...

A magnificent iron sphere carved from the renowned Seymchan pallasite meteorite, discovered in the Hekandue River in the Russian Far East. This sculptural example reveals the distinc...

Polished petrified wood with tangerine quartz cluster on a lucite base. Petrified wood is a special type of fossilized wood. This type of mineralized petrified wood went through an ...

Madagascar Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145 million years old Dimensions: 9.25 × 8 × 2 in. / 23.5 × 20.5 × 5 cm Weight: 5.55 lbs / 2.424 kg In this example, the complex pa...

Fossilized lobster-like crustacean, likely from the Cretaceous period, preserving remarkable anatomical detail including both claws, segmented carapace, and textured exoskeleton. The...

An exceptional cross-section of the renowned Seymchan pallasite meteorite, discovered in the Hekandue River basin in the Russian Far East. Cut and polished, it reveals the vibrant h...

Several brownish quartz stalactites grace this small formation, the frontal one cut longitudinally to reveal a fiery interior. This piece was legally and ethically sourced directly ...

A wonderful display piece showing a prominent thick stalactite at the centre, covered with glass-like green-brown druzy quartz. The lower border polished to reveal a wonderful sea gr...

A beautiful specimen of pyrite with hematite from Peru, composed of sharp triangular crystals with perfectly smooth faces and a brilliant metallic lustre. The bright golden surfaces ...

Alethopteris & Neuropteris Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, USA, 10 Inch. 300 - 360 years old apx. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon*** This is a rather lush plant fossil natu...

A striking Yellow Calcite specimen from Wenshan, Yunnan Province, China, featuring tall crystal formations crowned by beautifully shaped golden-yellow Calcite crystals. The warm hone...

From near Pantai Manakarra, Mamuju, Sulawesi, Indonesia Double-sided cluster of translucent grape purple quartz agate in spherical formations with a radial internal structure and are found in cavities in pillow basalt. Also known as Grape Agate...

A stunning heart-shaped amethyst formation with a central rocket-shaped calcite covered with a blanket of amethystine quartz and black goethite. To the left an icy calcite covered ...

Neuropteris Species Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 305 million yrs old apx, 10 Inch. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is ...

This striking tourmaline crystal has a mesmerizing blue color, a robust size, and sharp form. Upon first glance, the piece appears to have a dark, almost black cap, but when lit, its...

Halite on Sylvite, PCA Mine, Carlsbad Potash Mining District, Eddy County, New Mexico, USA 15.25 cm wide x 12.7 cm tall A vivid, transparent-to-translucent cobalt-blue halite cube ...

A magnificent cross-section of the famed pallasite meteorite, Seymchan, recovered from the bed of the river Hekandue in the Russian Far East, and revealing the honeycomb-like structu...

Alethopteris/Neuropteris Fern/Plant Fossil Natural Specimen 305+ Million Yrs Old. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon and items will not be available thereafter. If you like...

This authentic Carcharodontosaurus tooth represents a remarkable specimen from the Tegana Formation of North Africa, dating back approximately 65 million years to the Cretaceous peri...

Aragonite is a polymorph of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It is elementally identical to calcite but is considerably rarer due to the very specific geological conditions required for it...

Gem grade Amethyst Geode sculpture The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across...

This incredible cluster of trilobites is found in it's original matrix and displays 4 complete or partial fossils throughout. This cluster comes with an acrylic stand so you can prop...

This exquisite quartz cluster from the Cabaçaco Claim, Minas Gerais, Brazil, features a stunning arrangement of perfectly transparent crystals of varying sizes, intertwined and grace...

A spectacular, extremely large tooth with beautiful yellow-orange enamel colour contrasting with the bright white barnacle encrustations. This tooth once belonged to the most terrify...

The Yaogangxian mine (whose name translates to, “Jade-Mountain god”) is located within a 4 x 2.5 km expanse of a tungsten-tin (W-Sn) deposit in the Hunan Province of China. Although the deposit has been mined since 1914 for ore, it has only recently been a source of collectible mineral specimens. Despite being among the newer finds in the mineral collecting world, YGX fluorites have distinguished themselves with their enchanting water-color blues, lilacs, and purples and propensity for good form. This is a sculptural example made up of several cubic fluorite crystals...

Kolihapeltis chlupaci hollardi is a rare, spiny trilobite fossil, a member of the Order Corynexochida and Family Scutellidae, found in the Lhandar Formation near Atchana, Morocco, du...

Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa. Cretaceous Age 65 million years Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...

Stunning white quartz, amethyst and agate slice. This piece is a beautiful natural wonder. A thick band of white quartz with radiating crystal structure holds a heart of lilac amethy...

This gorgeous large quartz crystal sits on a bed of rough crystalline matrix. A large piece is wonderfully sculptural. This piece was legally and ethically sourced. Place of ori...

An extraordinary specimen featuring vertically aligned, gem-quality bicolor elbaite tourmaline rising through a sculptural matrix of bladed white cleavelandite and glassy quartz. Th...

Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa. Cretaceous Age 65 million years Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...

Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa. Cretaceous Age 65 million years Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...

Alethopteris & Neuropteris Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, USA, 300 - 360 years old apx. Discovered in Pennsylvania. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not b...

This Paradoxides trilobite specimen presented as-unearthed in matrix dates back over 499 million years to the Middle Cambrian Epoch. Paradoxides is one of the earliest known genus of...

Large Polished Ammonite Shell Fossil, Cleoniceras Species, 100 million+ yrs old. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.*** A truly spectacular ammonite in both size and appeara...

This striking lapis lazuli slab from Afghanistan displays an intense, royal blue hue, dramatically intersected by natural veins of white calcite and sparkling golden pyrite. Expert...

An exceptionally rare, deep purple fluorite specimen from the recently discovered Dongqiyishan Fluorite Mine in Inner Mongolia. With its rich colouration and unusual form, this speci...

Of all the incredible malachite specimens recovered from the Katanga Copper Crescent of the DRC, there is only one known incidence of a stalactite composed of chrysocolla with stunning malachite "eyes" and azurite rings...

A superb example of fossilised marine invertebrates, this specimen originates from the high-altitude sedimentary strata of the Anti-Atlas Mountains in northwestern Morocco an internationally celebrated region for its exceptionally rich Cretaceous marine deposits. The fossil displays...

An unusual mineral formation of organic appearance. This piece is composed of light grey to green druze, with beautiful multiple stalactite formatio...

A beautiful Mango Quartz cluster from Colombia, showcasing crystals of different sizes growing together in a wonderfully balanced and natural composition. What makes this specimen pa...

BrittleStar Fossil Specimen, 443 to 485 Million Years Old, Ordovician Period. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is a s...

Like a treasure chest, this striking geode section shows the incredible contrast between the rough volcanic stone (basalt) in which the geodes are found, and the radiant amethystine ...

A magnificent Honey Calcite specimen from Tennessee, USA, featuring a very large golden crystal rising dramatically from its natural matrix. The Calcite displays beautiful transparen...

This beautiful pyrite sphere from Peru shines with a golden metallic surface and has crystals of different sizes all around it. Some parts of the sphere are open, allowing you to loo...

A beautifully formed black Schorl crystal on a snowy Cleavelandite Matrix. The central Tourmaline with striated sides and an intense black, glassy lustre, rises from a matrix of sparkling, Cleavelandite blades, with a transparent quartz crystal to the front. On account of its species and quality, we can attribute it to the Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Pakistan, a renowned source of exquisite mineral specimens such as this. A charming cabinet piece, the ‘M.B.’ label on the base likely refers to Marcus Budil, a mineral dealer known for offering particularly high-quality specimens. It was likely from there where Sheikh Saud bin Mohammed (1966-2014) acquired it for his own collection. As one of the greatest assemblages of art of the 20th century, the Al Thani Collection...

Transform your space into a sanctuary of palaeontological expression with this exceptional natural artefact, formed millions of years ago when a cataclysm reshaped vast Araucaria woo...

A spectacular monolithic slice of the renowned Sericho meteorite, displaying the characteristic crystalline structure of pallasites, with translucent amber-coloured olivine crystals ...

This spectacular polished slice of Gadamis 004 reveals the lunar meteorite’s mosaic-like interior, with its matrix of white, grey, and charcoal angular clasts, evoking the surface of...

Acanthite on Quartz Chispas Mine, Arizpe, Arizpe Municipality, Sonora, Mexico 8.3cm tall x 6.9cm wide Acanthite, from Mexico, has always been on collector’s lists of must-have sp...

Fossilized clamshell cluster in matrix with a natural forming pearl. This unique type of fossilized clamshell can be up to 1.5 to 2 million years old. The striking contrast between ...

From Tsumeb Mine, Otavi-Bergland District, Oshikoto, Namibia Rich cluster of lustrous deep royal blue azurite crystals on malachite-duftite-calcite matrix. All of the azurite crys...

A mesmerising iron sphere carved from a mass of the Seymchan meteorite, one of the most important meteorite discoveries of the twentieth century. Found in the Magadan region of the R...

A fine cluster of water-like blue aquamarine crystals on a feldspar matrix. The elongated, prismatic formations of the crystals display crisp, vertical striations and a delicate, pal...

7.5" Alethopteris Species Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, apx 305 million yrs old, USA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This p...

A gorgeous sculptural piece of elestial quartz. So-called elestial quartz originates from Brazil and is admired for its three-dimensional quality and transparent-smokey appearance. A...

This beautifully polished lunar meteorite fragment is a precious but powerful display piece, offering both extraterrestrial provenance and striking natural beauty. This specimen is f...

A Gogotte Formation - Running Fontainbleau, France Oligocene Period Light Weathering Measurement Inc Stand. Gogottes are beautiful and beguiling mineral formations. They are rare ...