Skip to main content

Mineral Specimen

3
755
364
64
to
91
599
339
1,179
1,179
1,179
47
19
16
6
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
551
56
147
429
27
19
23
10
1
2
5
7
8
4
Height
to
Width
to
900
339
303
258
184
308
261
218
155
152
87
35
9
7
2
Sort By
Quartz Crystal Mineral Specimen on Brass Stand
Located in New York, NY
Clear rock crystal quartz mineral specimen slap on a fitted brass stand. Overall: 14" H x 8.25" W x
Category

20th Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Brass

Monumental Himalayan Quartz Crystal Geode Mineral Specimen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This stunning Monumental Himalayan Quartz Crystal Geode Mineral Specimen is a natural wonder. It is
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Naturally-Formed Mineral Specimen Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Naturally-Formed Mineral: Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite sculpture A mineral specimen in the form
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Mica Mineral Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A large vintage mica specimen featuring mica blades clustered together in various positions and
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Mica Mineral Specimen
Mica Mineral Specimen
H 4 in W 7 in D 5 in
Pair of Mineral Specimen: Calcite Flowers and Pyromorphite Crystals, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Pair of Naturalia mineral specimen: Calcite flowers and Pyromorphite crystals, mounted over a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Matched Pair Split Ammonite fossil mineral specimens Jurassic - Cretaceous Period, 200 - 145
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Blue Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Yaogangxian Mine, China
Located in Edison, NJ
mined since 1914 for ore, it has only recently been a source of collectible mineral specimens. Despite
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Collection of Splendid Mineral Specimens Naturally Formed as Snowy Mountains
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A collection of splendid mineral specimens naturally formed resembling snowy mountains All found
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Balkan Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Iron, Lead, Zinc

Chartreuse Brazilianite Mineral Specimen – Linópolis, Brazil
Located in Edison, NJ
Brazilianite is a phosphate mineral loved for its brilliant color and gemlike crystals. Hues range
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Vintage Banded Agate Mineral Specimen Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mineral specimen paperweight or curio. In the form of a small polished agate egg on a
Category

20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Agate

Purple Amethyst & Calcite Mineral Specimen, Artigas, Uruguay
Located in Edison, NJ
, they are instantly recognizable and not uncommon in the mineral market. What sets certain specimens
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Gunmetal Hematite Crystal Mineral Specimen- England, UK
Located in Edison, NJ
among mineral collectors in its crystallized forms and is considered a staple of any world-class
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Canary Yellow Calcite Mineral Specimen – Rudny, Kazakhstan
Located in Edison, NJ
specimens where one is far different from the next. The Rudny area of Kazakhstan, specifically, is known for
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Kazakhstani Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

Desert Crystal Gypsum Geode Vintage Mineral Specimen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
properties, and are often used in crystal healing sessions. This specimen measures in at 6.5" x 12" x 13".
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Purple Orange Amethyst Druze Mineral Specimen Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Beautiful amethyst druze cluster with a mix of colours such as orange-lilac displayed on a customised metal stand. This is a wonderful example of this rare crystal colour formation. ...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier South American Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Agate, Amethyst

Purple Orange Amethyst Druze Mineral Specimen Sculpture
Purple Orange Amethyst Druze Mineral Specimen Sculpture
Free Shipping
H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Crystal Lepidolite Geode w Tourmaline Vintage Mineral Specimen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
be a powerful protection stone.This specimen measures in at 10" x 12" x 12"
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Sky Blue Barite Mineral Specimen—Jebel Ouichane, Morocco
Located in Edison, NJ
beautiful specimen embodies all of those beloved traits, exhibiting a vivid blue tone, and vitreous bladed
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Rock Crystal

Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China
Located in Edison, NJ
This breathtaking specimen comes from a distinctive group of fluorites that have affectionately
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Multi-gemstone

Smoky Quartz Sphere Mineral Specimen – Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located in Edison, NJ
the world of jewelry, in natural specimens, they can create magical illusions like in this piece. The
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Sky-blue Aragonite Mineral Specimen – Wenshan Mine, China
Located in Edison, NJ
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...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Silver Wire Mineral Specimen with Calcite Crystals – Kongsberg, Norway
Located in Edison, NJ
since antiquity. In the world of mineral collecting, silver specimens and sulfosalts are revered
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Norwegian Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Golden Rutilated Quartz Sphere Mineral Specimen, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located in Edison, NJ
composition. It comprises two different mineral species, rutile and quartz. Rutile is a titanium dioxide that
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz, Multi-gemstone

Red Rhodochrosite Mineral Specimen, Sweet Home Mine, Colorado, USA
Located in Edison, NJ
produced several of the most cherished rhodochrosite specimens known to the collecting community. The
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Metallic Meteorite Var, Pallasite Mineral Specimen, Magadan District, Russia
Located in Edison, NJ
specimens of varying quality, from void skeletal masses to rarer, olivine-filled pieces such as this
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Russian Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Iron, Nickel

Golden Yellow Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen, Elmwood Mine, USA
Located in Edison, NJ
shape. Elmwood specimens also tend to exhibit more translucence than other varieties of calcite and will
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Pink Heart Rhodochrosite Slice Mineral Specimen, Capillitas Mine, Argentina
Located in Edison, NJ
Rhodochrosite stalactites are found exclusively in the Mina Capillitas (“little chapels”) mineral
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Argentine Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Green Quartz var. Prasiolite Crystal Cluster Mineral Specimen – China
Located in Edison, NJ
Quartz can be found in nearly every corner of the earth, yet despite its abundance, there are some rarer varieties of quartz that differentiate themselves with their distinctive colo...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Flame-Shaped Calcite on Amethyst Crystal Mineral Specimen- Artigas, Uruguay
Located in Edison, NJ
This is a stunning specimen featuring two commonly known species (amethyst and calcite) that have
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Amethyst

Black and White Calcite Heart Twin Mineral Specimen, Palmarejo, Mexico
Located in Edison, NJ
-silver belt. Aside from its gold and silver reserves, the area has also become notable to mineral
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone

Green, Blue Malachite and Chrysocolla Stalactite Slice Mineral Specimen- DRC
Located in Edison, NJ
Of all the incredible malachite specimens recovered from the Katanga Copper Crescent of the DRC
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Malachite, Multi-gemstone

Golden Amber-Colored Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen – Cumberland Mine, USA
Located in Edison, NJ
edges. This specimen’s combination of arresting color, unusual formation, and great overall size, make
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Amethyst Mineral Specimen with High Crystal Peaks on Wooden Stand
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous deep purple amethyst cluster with high peaked crystals. The polished frame shows mineral
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier South American Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Seafoam Green Fluorite Crystal Mineral Specimen – Dongpo Ore Field, China
Located in Edison, NJ
This is an attractive example from the Dongpo Ore Field of China. The best Dongpo fluorites are known for translucent crystals with great form and an attractive light green tone. Thi...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Natural Malachite Obelisk Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This one-of-a-kind malachite obelisk is one of the best I have come across, with pleasing proportions, a regal design, and a degree of complexity requiring greater skill and precisio...
Category

20th Century European Other Obelisks

Materials

Malachite, Onyx

Natural Malachite Obelisk Mineral Specimen
Natural Malachite Obelisk Mineral Specimen
H 15.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Hand Carved Chalcedony Lizard Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
microcrystalline form of silica, composed of quartz and morganite, both silica minerals. Please note, there are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

6 Agate Crystal Geode Stone Clusters Rocks Matching Halves Mineral Specimen 2"
Located in Dayton, OH
Six vintage agate crystal geodes, each with matching half and polished edge. DIMENSIONS 2" x 1.5" x 1.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Mounted Amethyst Cave Mineral Specimen, One of a Kind
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A cut and polished geode, in the form of a large smile Dimensions: 3 H x 5 W x 3 D in. / 7.5 H x 12.5 W x 7.5 D cm Height on custom satin nickel display stand 5 in. / 12.5 cm One ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Mounted Objects

Materials

Amethyst

Natural Specimen: a Big Rock Crystal, Italy 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A big rock crystal mounted over a carved wooden base gold gilt with
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Natural Specimen a Group of Amethyst Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Naturalia mineral specimen. A druse of amethyst and quartz crystals, mounted over a wooden base on
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst

Natural Specimen Amethyst and Calcite Flowers Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. amethyst and calcite flowers crystals druse, mounted over guild
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal

Natural Specimen: a Native Copper and Vanadinite Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druze of Vanadinite and native copper crystals, mounted over carved
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Copper

Natural Specimen a Druse with Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druse with amethyst, mica and desert rose crystals, mounted over a
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal

Natural Specimen: Cubic Pyrite and Fluorite Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A fluorite crystals and cubic pyrite cristals mounted over a guild
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Natural Specimen Desert Rose and Red Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A desert rose crystals and red crystals mounted over a wooden gilded
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Natural Specimen Amethyst and Calcite Flowers Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druze of Amethyst, colacite stones and calcite flowers crystals
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Amethyst

Natural Specimen: Apophilite, Quartz and Calcite Flowers Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A druse of apophilite, quartz, colacite and calcite flowers crystals
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Natural Specimen a Pair of Druzes with Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A natural mineral specimen for Wunderkammer. A pair of Apophyllite and white quartz druzes, mounted
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Naturally Formed Mineral Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Naturally formed mineral peach stilbite on apophyllite sculpture A mineral specimen in the form of
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Natural specimen: a pair of quartz and vanadinite crystals, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A pair of Vanadinite and quartz crystals mounted over carved gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Natural Specimen a Pair of Scolecite and Apophilite Crystals, Italy, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A pair of compositions of Scolecite and Apophilite crystals, mounted
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Natural Specimen: Pair of Red Quartz and Apophilite Crystals, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Naturalia mineral specimen. A pair of red quartz, rock crystals and Apophilite druzes, mounted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Quartz

Large Natural British Dogtooth Calcite Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
light coloured, almost translucent quality. It is an impressive mineral specimen with a width of almost
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Natural British Dogtooth Calcite Specimen
Large Natural British Dogtooth Calcite Specimen
H 11.42 in W 15.36 in D 13.39 in
Lapis Lazuli Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully polished lapis lazuli mineral specimen from Afghanistan. This semi-precious stone has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli Specimen
Lapis Lazuli Specimen
H 2 in W 4.75 in D 6 in
Lapis Lazuli Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully polished lapis lazuli mineral specimen from Afghanistan. This semi-precious stone has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Natural Specimens

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli Specimen
Lapis Lazuli Specimen
H 2 in W 4.75 in D 6 in
Large Pyrite Mineral, 130 Lbs / 59 Kg
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pyrite mineral specimen. It is an usually large piece of pyrite and very rare to come by in this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite

Pair of Smoky Quartz, Vanadinite, Malachite, Copper Crystals, Italy, circa 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of a naturalia mineral specimen. A composition with smoky quartz, vanadinite, malachite and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite, Quartz, Copper

Pair of Rock Crystals, Amethyste, Pyrite and Aragonite Druzes, Italy 1880
Located in Milan, IT
A Pair of Naturalia mineral specimen: a pair of rock crystals amethyst, aragonite and pyrite druzes
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Studio Maison Nurita Agate and Quartz Slice Sculpture with Brushed Nickel Base
Located in Toronto, ON
hold the mineral specimen. Welcome positive energy into one's interior with an elevated decorative
Category

2010s Canadian Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Steel, Nickel

Purple Fluorite from Elmwood Mine, Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee (7.8 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Elmwood Mine a unique mineral specimen for any collector. 7.8 lbs, 8 x 3 x 7 inches.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Other

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Mineral Specimen", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Mineral Specimen For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mineral specimen available for sale. Frequently made of stone, metal and quartz, all mineral specimen available were constructed with great care. We have 78 antique and vintage mineral specimen in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Mineral specimen have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mineral specimen are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large mineral specimen, so small mineral specimen measuring 1.5 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Interi, Nature and Morrison Thomas each produced beautiful mineral specimen that are worth considering.

How Much are Mineral Specimen?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,250, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $18,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right natural-specimens for You

Natural specimens turn things found in nature, such as rocks, crystals and timber, into art. Sometimes these specimens are hand-carved into sculptures. Other times, antique, new and vintage natural specimens themselves are best displayed in their most untouched state. These pieces range from Victorian-era objects to modern-day designs and include everything from sculptures made from animal horns to works in wood, either as sculptures or merely imposing and provocative chunks of driftwood.

Natural specimens serve as compelling decor in any collection or home. Just as any curious decorative object, such as an ancient scientific instrument or taxidermy mount, will draw attention to your carefully curated home library or mantel, natural specimens can spark interesting discussions about life and art. Whether it’s a piece of ancient pottery formed from natural clay, plants sculpted from metal, sculptures of animals or antique stone, they grant a window into all of nature’s wonders.

Natural specimen sculptures can complement many aesthetics. A rare geode makes a stunning centerpiece in a study or living room. Crystals and rock crystal spheres carved in the 1970s add a sense of etherealness and quiet beauty to any space.

Whatever your taste, the selection of antique, new and vintage natural specimens on 1stDibs includes precisely the right piece for your space.

Questions About Mineral Specimen
Prices for most mineral specimen on 1stdibs are negotiable. You’ll see a "Make an Offer" button on the item details page, indicating that the seller is willing to consider a lower price. It’s not uncommon for customers to get 15–25% off the list price after negotiating. See our tips for negotiating like a pro.
Only experienced, professional sellers who have applied and been thoroughly vetted by our team of experts can sell mineral specimen and other quality items on our site. Learn more about becoming a 1stdibs seller.
The 1stdibs Buyer Protection Guarantee provides coverage for qualified purchases in the unlikely event that the item arrives not as described or is damaged. We’ll work with you and the seller to find a resolution, ensuring your satisfaction. View details
We have partnerships with the world's best shipping providers to facilitate seamless and fully-insured delivery from the seller's location directly to you, wherever you are in the world. Our logistics team is comprised of dedicated members who arrange all the details with our partners, servicing and supporting all shipments. Learn more about shipping on 1stdibs.
For your convenience, we offer multiple payment methods, including all major credit cards and PayPal. For many purchases we also offer financing options or wire transfer. Learn more about payment options on 1stdibs.

Read More

African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You

It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself

The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.

8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants

The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.

Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers

Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.

These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life

Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.

This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other

Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.

This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists

Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.