I am phasing out my blog. All of the specimens are now being posted at www.nearearthexploration.etsy.com -- More than 200 listings, complete with descriptions and price information. Paypal and major credit cards accepted at checkout! Fast, secure shipping all over the world.
Come by and see why more and more collectors are choosing NearEarthExploration to supply their collections :-) Exceptional specimens at collector friendly prices, perfect gifts for the special geoscientist in your life, and top-notch customer service! Welcome to NearEarthExploration!
28 February 2013
29 June 2012
26 April 2012
12 April 2012
13 March 2012
Orpiment, Barite
Quiruvilca Mine,
Santiago de Chuco Prov.
Peru
2 3/4" x 1 7/8"
6.8 cm x 4cm
Wonderful bright orange/yellow Orpiment on water clear Barite crystals. Eye-popping color; a beautiful display specimen.
$38USD--------
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Heulandite-Ca, Calcite, Mordenite
Rat's Nest Claim,
near Challis, Custer Co.,
Idaho
5 1/4" x 3 3/8"
13.4cm x 8.7cm
Top-Shelf specimen from the world class Rat's Nest Claim in Idaho, USA. The rich pink Heulandite-Ca are all damage free, sharp, translucent and clean. A true museum specimen for the collector of exceptionally fine minerals.
$330USD----------------
17 February 2012
Come visit us on Etsy!
Near Earth Exploration is pleased to announce that we are now on Etsy.com. Come visit us at: www.etsy.com/shop/NearEarthExploration -- Great mineral specimens at sensible prices for the collector, student, or teacher. As always, we can reached at minediver@hotmail.com. We look forward to serving you!
30 December 2011
08 September 2011
Chalcopyrite on Dolomite
Sweetwater Mine
Reynolds Co., Missouri
3 1/2 x 3 inches
9 x 7.5 cm
$17USD
Aquamarine
Stak Nala, Skardu Dist.,
Baltistan, Pakistan
2cm
3/4 inch
$28USD
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Aquamarine, Albite, Muscovite
Stak Nala, Skardu Dist.,
Baltistan, Pakistan
11.5 x 7 cm
4.5 x 2 3/4 inches
$40USD
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Aquamarine
Baltistan, Pakistan
3cm
1 1/4 inches
$25USD
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Realgar, Pyrite on Quartz
Palomo Mine, Julcani Dist.
Peru
12 x 9 cm
4 3/4 x 3 1/2 inches
$65USD
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17 March 2011
19 January 2011
05 November 2010
Fresh from the hills of Shoshone County, Idaho, Silver Ore Concentrate. Assayed at 294.96 oz Silver/ton, and 0.24 oz Gold/ton. Ready for smelting, or add a really unusual item to your mineral collection and display. This 3 pound sample bag contains approximately 1/2 ounce of raw silver. The bottom picture shows a 0.44 oz slug of Silver recovered from this material in my backyard smelting furnace.
----$14.50 per 3 pound bag
----$45.50 per 10 lb sack
----$45.50 per 10 lb sack
Larger quantities available, please inquire.
03 August 2010
28 July 2010
20 July 2010
18 July 2010
Rose Quartz Crystals
with Albite, Muscovite, Eosphorite
Pegmatite 24, Summit Ridge, Plumbago Mtn., Newry, Oxford County, Maine
4 1/4" x 2 7/8"
107 x 77mm $1,785USD
with Albite, Muscovite, Eosphorite
Pegmatite 24, Summit Ridge, Plumbago Mtn., Newry, Oxford County, Maine
4 1/4" x 2 7/8"
107 x 77mm $1,785USD
Individual crystals to 6-7mm. One of the few places in the world crystalline Rose Quartz can be found, and these are beautiful slightly mottled to water clear pink crystals-- From our top shelf collection, this specimen boasts some of the largest individual, fully formed and terminated Rose Quartz crystals to be found. A true museum piece, and an indelible addition for the collector of world class specimens.
Pyrite on Quartz
Spruce Claim #17
nr. Goldmyer Hot Springs,
King County,
Washington State, USA
2 3/8"x1 5/8" $42USD
Spruce Claim #17
nr. Goldmyer Hot Springs,
King County,
Washington State, USA
2 3/8"x1 5/8" $42USD
Stunning water clear, lightly frosted Quartz with a modified cubic Pyrite crystal. The largest crystal is 2 3/8" long, beautiful terminations, contact termination on smaller crystal on left.
17 July 2010
Hematite pseudomorph after Magnetite
Volcan Payun Matru
Malargue,
Mendoza Province,
Argentina
1 7/8"x 1 1/2" $185USD
Volcan Payun Matru
Malargue,
Mendoza Province,
Argentina
1 7/8"x 1 1/2" $185USD
Absolutely phenomenal specimen! Two large octohedrons of Hematite ps. Magnetite, the largest 1 1/4" on edge. No damage, hoppered crystal faces cover the underside, with one small attachment point. Only a few specimens left in stock from the one find in 2006, $50-$400USD
16 July 2010
Under Construction
This site is currently under construction. Coming specimens include:
Hematite pseudomorphs after Magnetite, Argentina
Crocoite, Tasmania, Australia
Rutile on Hematite/Ilmenite, Brazil
Rose Quartz Crystals from Peg. 24 in Oxford Co., Maine
Wavellite on Quartz From Llallague, Bolivia
Pyrite from Baffin Island, Canada
Pyrite from Navajun, Spain
....and more!
Please call on us again, more will be added daily!
Chalcanthite --- primary
The Planet Mine
La Paz County
Arizona
The Planet Mine
La Paz County
Arizona
Neon blue natural Chalcanthite from recent works at the Planet Mine. Not processed by-product, this is the sought after native material from the Copper deposit here. Several specimens are available, from $20 to $100 USD. This piece, 2x2 $35--USD
Fluorite on Quartz
The Homestake Mine
NE of Nogales
Santa Cruz County
Arizona, USA
$49.00 USD
4 inches long and studded with clear, light green Fluorite octohedrons, the largest fully 1/2" on edge.
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The Homestake Mine
NE of Nogales
Santa Cruz County
Arizona, USA
$49.00 USD
4 inches long and studded with clear, light green Fluorite octohedrons, the largest fully 1/2" on edge.
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