Specialist Interest

Fluorite, a mineral composed of calcium fluoride (CaF2), is notable for its diverse color palette, ranging from colorless to black. This color variation is due to impurities in the crystal lattice, which can also cause a strong fluorescence under ultraviolet light. Green fluorite is particularly distinctive due to its association with yttrium ions substituting for […]

Hematite after Magnetite from Mendoza, Argentinia

Psilomelane from Mexico(Chihuahua)

The first herd of dinosaurs discovered in Australia were found in 2019 near Lightning Ridge. The fossils of 4 Fostoria dhimbangunmal’s have been found. The hundred-odd bones have a rare blue-grey hue with occasional flashes of brilliant gem-quality color. This is the second dinosaur found around Lightning Ridge. The other was the Weewarrasaurus found in […]

Grape Agate crystal gemstone is a relatively new find, also known as Botryoidal Purple Chalcedony. Botryoidal means that round tiny sphere shaped crystals that have naturally formed together.

Bustamite is found with Sugilite and Richterite in Sth Africa and consequently is sometimes called "Pink Sugilite". It is a beautiful pink colour - very different to sugilite both in colour and uses. Its used mostly as a stimulant - stimulating the heart chakra, re-aligning energy channels and stimulating self healing. So its terrific if […]

This may look like a piece of vintage artwork, but it is actually Dendritic moss agate from Brazil! caused by manganese dendrites getting trapped in the crystal structure while it grows. This can actually happen to multiple crystals, such as quartz and fluorite too