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This is a slice (2.08 grams) of the famous Mendota "meteorwrong" that was found by Joe Kerchner near Mendota Illinois while searching for meteorites.  At first glance, an uncut Mendota stone looks like a weathered chondrite meteorite.  It is also strongly attracted to a magnet.  So it is no wonder that Joe thought he had found a meteorite.  After polishing a window, the true bizarre nature of this material was revealed and it was apparent that Mendota was not a meteorite.&n....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/olivine-bomb-big-volcanic-xenolith-loaded-wperidot-crystals $39.00
When a volcano erupts violently, large blobs of molten magma are hurled great distances across the nearby landscape.  Aerodynamics and cooling result in a football-shaped mass that is covered in a rough rind of hardened magma.   These masses are called "lava bombs", "olivine bombs", or "mantle xenoliths" by rockhounds and geologists.  When these bombs are cut open, they reveal a beautiful interior packed with emerald-green olivine crystals.   These crystals are also....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/geodes-lot-of-3-stunning-crystals-dogtooth-calcite-drusy-quartz $18.00
These 3 geodes originate from the Hauser Beds locality in California.  They measure approx. 2 inches to 3 inches in diameter.  Each one has been opened to reveal the crystal-lined cavity inside.  Each one has it's own features. The smallest one was hardest to photograph, but it is full of drusy quartz, which lines the cavity. The one on the left in the group photograph contains a nice singular example of a free-form quartz crystal, which stands out alone from the background of d....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/huge-moqui-marble-or-meteorwrong-100mm-diameter-hematite-sphere $69.00
Moqui Marbles, also known as Shaman Stones, are naturally-formed spheres of hematite, sandstone, and goethite.  They are formed when the soft sandstone erodes away, leaving behind these hard hematite-bound concretions.  These spheres are littered across certain areas of the desert in the US southwest.  The Hopi indians believed that Moqui Marbles were used by their deceased ancestors to play games on Earth, and the ancestors left behind the marbles to let their living descendents ....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/moqui-marbles-shaman-stones-hematite-spherical-concretions $9.00
Moqui Marbles, also known as Shaman Stones, are naturally-formed spheres of hematite, sandstone, and goethite.  They are formed when the soft sandstone erodes away, leaving behind these hard hematite-bound concretions.  These spheres are littered across certain areas of the desert in the US southwest.  The Hopi indians believed that Moqui Marbles were used by their deceased ancestors to play games on Earth, and the ancestors left behind the marbles to let their living descendents ....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/peridot-crystals-large-handpicked-brilliant-green-olivine-crystals $5.00
These are small peridot crystals, also known as olivine.  Peridot is a semi-precious stone and it has been valued throughout the ages for it's vitreous luster and emerald-like color.  Peridot has volcanic origins and these crystals were screened from a deposit of volcanic "olivine bombs".   These crystals have been hand-picked for their size and color.  All of these are approx. 2mm in size, or larger. Refer to the photos.  The black centimeter cube is shown for sca....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/peridot-crystals-lot-of-brilliant-green-olivine-crystals $5.00
These are small peridot crystals, also known as olivine.  Peridot is a semi-precious stone and it has been valued throughout the ages for it's vitreous luster and emerald-like color.  Peridot has volcanic origins and these crystals were screened from a deposit of volcanic "olvine bombs".  Refer to the photos.  The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is not included. You are purchasing a lot of approx. 20-30 crystals from the larger pile shown in the photo. ....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/volcanic-lava-black-hardened-magma-from-mortlake-victoria-volcano $5.00
These fragments are hardened black magma from the volcanic structure near Mortlake in Victoria Australia.  Now you can own your own sample of volcanic lava without visiting an active volcano.  These pieces would be ideal for Earth science education or as teaching props. Refer to the photo.  The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is not included.  You get all of the fragments shown in the photo.  Your purchase will include a labelled gemjar for safe storage. ....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/vintage-1960-rocks-minerals-set--uranium-ore-gold-ore-more $59.00
This vintage rock collector set is a true gem.  It contains 24 rock and mineral specimens which are professionally mounted and labelled.  There is also a streak plate, study guide (written with children in mind), and a nice softcover book about rock collecting and identification.  The book is loaded with color and black/white artwork and photos.  The book is quite substantial and is actually a good resource for the beginner, despite it's age.  The kit itself is in great ....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/mineralcrystal-mystery-box-grab-bag-of-misc-specimens $20.00
This offer is for a mixed box of assorted mineral and crystal specimens.  Occasionally I received odd-sized lots of minerals, or small lots that are not suitable for stand-alone sale.   I also have left-over pieces from cutting slices and redundant pieces in my personal collection.  In this "mystery box" assortment, you will receive a mix of specimens that may include semi-precious stones, crystals, or fossils.   The value of this box is guaranteed to be at least $4....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/gemstone-crystal-assortment--lot-of-12-pieces $25.00
In this assortment, you get a total of 12 different specimens.  Refer to the photo and the description below.  The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is not included. The assortment contains one each of the following - 1) Petrified Wood 2) Black Tourmaline 3) Tibetan Quartz 4) Madagascar "Water" Quartz 5) Peridot/Olivine (from Pallasovka pallasite meteorite!) 6) Lapis Lazuli cabochon 7) Purple Fluorite Octahedral Crystal 8) Amethyst 9) Watermelon Tourmaline 10) Hauynite 11)....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/translucent-amethyst-quartz-slab-beautiful-crystals $7.00
This big slab of amethyst quartz weighs 476 grams (almost one pound) and is ready for cabbing or slicing - it also makes a fine display specimen when backlit.  This slab has been polished to a high gloss and sealed on one side with lacquer.  The reverse side is natural matrix.  Refer to the photos.  The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is not included. ....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/saharan-desert-sand-pebbles--straight-from-nwa $5.00
This lot of sand and tiny pebbles comes from the Saharan desert.  Recently I acquired this material so I could have some NWA desert sand to go with my NWA meteorites.  This sand comes from where meteorites and Libyan Desert Glass are found in the Saharan desert that stretches across Morocco, Algeria, Libya and Egypt.  I bought this from a European dealer who gathered it during his North African travels back in the 1990's.  Refer to the photos.  This offer is for a glas....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/gem-rock-tumbling-book-by-lortone $5.00
This is a short but informative book on how to tumble rocks, minerals, gemstones and other materials using a rotary rock tumbler.  This book comes with the Lortone professional series of rock tumblers, but the information inside applies to all rock tumblers.  If you are considering a rock tumbler or have one and want to know more about how to tumble, then this book is for you.  It contains a valuable section on tips and tricks of the trade on how to get professional results. Refe....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/beautiful-unakite-cabochon-12-carats $7.00
Unakite is a form of granite that is related to Epidosite.  High-grade Unakite is considered a semi-precious stone and it takes a high polish.  This Unakite cabochon is a round cut with a flat back - it's ready for setting in a pendant or jewelry piece of your choice.  It weighs 12 carats.  This is the only one I have available. Refer to the photos.  The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is not included. ....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/tumble-polished-petrified-wood--glossy-ready-for-cabbing $5.00
These large chunks of petrified wood have been hand chosen from a larger lot for aesthetic appeal.  Some of these pieces have areas of drusy quartz and other translucent replacement minerals.  These pieces have a high polish and are reading for cabbing or jewelry.   For this price you get 5 specimens very similar to those in the lot shown.  I have several pounds of this material, so please inquire for larger quantities.  Refer to the photos.  The black centimet....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/garnet--red-purple-crystal-slice $5.00
This slice of semi-precious Garnet is a reddish-purple color and is translucent when held up to a light.  It contains numerous black inclusions and greyish phantoms.  This slice could be polished and made into jewelry.  This slice weighs 1.13 grams (5.65 carats).  Refer to the photos.  The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is not included.  You get the slice shown and a gemjar storage case.   I have a second similar slice available also. ....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/positive-energy-crystal-meteorite-bottle--talisman-charm $25.00
This glass bottle contains several rare crystals, meteorites, and impact glasses.  For practitioners of Eastern philosophies, this bottle contains a wide array of cosmic and terrestrial energies which represent a powerful talisman of positive influence.  It is also a positive energy generator and negativity sink.  For rockhounds and mineral collectors, this bottle contains a variety of specimens that would make a fine addition to any collection. Each bottle contains the followin....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/rare-black-tourmaline-crystals--big-raw-gemstones $10.00
Black Tourmaline is highly prized for it's rare and unearthly beauty.  Many practitioners of the magickal arts believe that Black Tourmaline possesses great power and energies.  Black tourmaline is one of the rarest forms of tourmaline, which naturally occurs in several colors and forms.  (I have tri-colored "watermelon" tourmaline for sale elsewhere on this site) ... Tourmaline is a trigonal crystal silicate mineral often called "schorl" and it has asymmetrical termination.&....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/big-terminated-tibetan-quartz-crystals--loaded-w-phantoms $6.00
These striking translucent quartz crystals originate from the mountains of Tibet.  These crystals are beautifully formed and well-terminated.  Many of these are double terminated.  All contain numerous inclusions or phantoms that are grey and black.  Each of these crystals is substantial in size - most weighing over 20 carats each.  Premium crystals like these are ideal for jewelry making, energy work, or display.  Your price includes 5 (five) specimens selected fro....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/exotic-hauyn-hauynite-crystals--electric-blue-gemstones $5.00
Hauynite - this striking blue gemstone is more rare than diamonds and more difficult to work with.  Hauynite is named for the French crystallographer who first discovered it, Rene Just Hauy.  Hauynite occurs in only a handful of localities in the world, and few of those produce gem-quality crystals.  Hauynite is very sensitive to heat and shock, so faceters find it difficult to work with - it shatters easily when cutting.  As a result, when cut/faceted Hauyn stones are availa....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/watermelon-tourmaline-cabochons $5.00
These are very nice tourmaline stones that have been shaped into cabochons and then polished.  These tourmalines are called "watermelon" because the predominate colors are green, pink, red and black.  Some of the stones have all 3 or 4 colors.  These cabochons would make great jewelry as-is, but they could also be dopped and shaped further.   This tourmaline hails from Sri Lanka and comes from an old gemstore stock.  The larger stones are multicarat, while the small....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/raw-petrified-wood--hand-selected-specimens $5.00
These large chunks of petrified wood have been hand chosen from a larger lot for aesthetic appeal.  Each one is different and will be selected from the same lot shown in the photo.   Each of these pieces is substantial in size. ....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/polished-calcite-spheres-crystal-ball $9.00
These large polished Calcite spheres are a beautiful amber color and are loaded with lots of phantoms and inclusions.  Each sphere measure approx. 1-inch in diameter and weighs about 60 grams.  The sphere will be chosen from the same lot shown in the photo. ....]]> http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/lapis-lazuli-cabs $10.00
These are beautiful blue/purple Lapis Lazuli cabochons. These have been shaped and each one has a flat side - so it can be dopped and cut or polished further. Also, the flat side makes these perfect for mounting as-is or for use in crafts. Lapis is a striking stone that has been cherished for thousands of years for it's unique beauty. I secured a very good price on these Lapis stones, so I can pass along some of the savings. I guarantee you won't see Lapis cabs of this quality at this price anyw....]]>