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$12.00
1 lb. Mixed Tumbled Stones

 
1K1lg  These are mixed tumble polished stones.  They will vary in size. Some of the stones that may be included in the mix is Carnelian, Picture Jasper, Snowflake Obsidian, Tiger-Eye, Sodalite, Unakite, Crystal Quartz, Rose Quartz, Dalmatian Stone and others.  Item will be similar to the picture. 

Note:  These range in size from approximately 3/4" to 1 1/4" in size and they will average 60 (+ or - a few) polished gemstones per pound.

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tumbled stones

Tumbled Stones


$20.00
Special

2 lbs. Mixed Tumbled Stones


$8.00
1/2 lb. Mixed Tumbled Stones

 
1K1sm  These are assorted small size tumble polished gemstones.  They will vary in size. Some of the stones that may be included in the mix is Carnelian, Picture Jasper, Snowflake Obsidian, Tiger-Eye, Sodalite, Unakite, Crystal Quartz, Rose Quartz, Dalmatian Stone and others.  Item will be similar to the picture. 

Note:  These range in size from approximately 3/8" to 3/4" in size and they will average 100 pieces (+ or - a few)  of  polished gemstones per pound.

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tumbled stones

Tumbled Stones


$12.00
Special

1 lb. Mixed Tumbled Stones

$6.00
1K2  This is 5 pieces of Pyrite measuring in size approximately 1 1/4" + or - Commonly called Fools Gold.  Pyrite is actually an iron mineral. This is nice quality, very sparkly specimens. Item will be similar to the picture.

fools gold

Pyrite

$8.00 K101b   Here is approximately +/-1/2 lb. of Peacock Copper Ore in 9-11 pieces.  This is very nice, above average quality specimens that will be sure to please.  Item will be similar to what is in the picture.  Sorry, there is NO choice in pieces.

Peacock Copper Ore is a Copper Iron mineral that is closely related to Bornite and Chalcopyrite.  Although it is sometimes confused with Pyrite, Peacock Copper Ore is a mixture of Copper and Iron whereas Pyrite is an Iron Ore derivative.

peacock copper ore

Peacock Copper Ore

$7.50 K108b   Here is approximately 1/2 lb. of Mine Run Crystals in 100+/- pieces from China.  These are very nice, above average quality specimens that will be sure to please.  Some crystals would be considered jewelry grade quality and the balance is just neat to look at.

Items will be similar to what is in the picture.

crystals

Crystals

$8.50 1K4  This is 4 nice Orthoceras fossils. Orthoceras was a marine cephalopod, this particular species was straight shelled and they thrived some 400+ million years ago in the Paleozoic Era.  These fossils are from Morocco.  Items will be similar in size and shape to items in picture.

orthoceras

Orthoceras

$8.00 K102b  This is 4 fossil Sharks Teeth.  These fossil Teeth are from Morocco.  They average is size approximately 1 1/4" to 1 3/4".  Item will be similar to the picture.

sharks teeth

Fossil Sharks Teeth

$5.50 1K6  This is for 1/4 lb (approximately 25 to 30 pieces) of Copper Nuggets.  These are natural copper nuggets from Michigan.  This is real native copper which has  been salvaged from a ball mill which was used to break the rock away from the copper and clean it.   Item will be similar to the picture.

copper nuggets

Copper Nuggets

$8.00
K105b  This is for a set of 5 Arrow Heads made from various types of Jasper.  The size ranges from 1 1/4" to 2".  Unfortunately, there is no choice in size or color, but we guarantee a good selection.  This would make a great educational tool for school or boy/girl scouts.

We do recommend caution when considering your purchase as Jasper is a naturally SHARP material and this educational tool may not be acceptable for small children due to the SHARP edges the Arrow Heads may have.

arrow heads

Arrow Heads

$8.00
K106b  Here is a larger, very nice quality Arrow Head made from various types of Jasper.  The Arrow Heads are approximately 3" x 1" and have not been polished.  These Arrow Heads are hand crafted and each is unique in its own right and can NOT be duplicated.  You will receive one (1) Arrow Head

Unfortunately, there is no choice in size or color, but we guarantee a good selection.  This would make a great educational tool for school or boy/girl scouts.

We do recommend caution when considering your purchase as Jasper is a naturally SHARP material and this educational tool may not be acceptable for small children due to the SHARP edges the Arrow Heads may have.

arrow heads

Arrow Heads

$18.00 K8b  Here are some very beautiful, larger Brazilian Agate slabs in natural and color enhanced colors.  These 1/8 - 1/4" thick slabs come in various sizes from approximately 3 1/2" to 5" and are polished on both sides.  These will be sold in sets of 4 slabs as they come from the box.  The photo is a small representative of the colors and patterns on hand. 

agate slabs

Large Brazilian Agate Slab Set

$4.00 1K15b Here is an real neat, very unique find!!!  This is a very nice, above average quality Magnetite specimen. It measures approximately 2" x 1" x 1 1/2" and has many hair-like Iron shavings.  These specimens are one-of-a-kind and will be similar to the picture.  Makes a great educational tool or very different gift for the hard-buy-for person.

magnetite

Magnetite

$5.00 1K9b This is beautiful natural Lavender colored Amethyst from Uruguay.  This is for 5 pieces.  These beauties will vary in size and shape, but we do guarantee a good selection.  The photo is representative of the color and sizes we have on hand.

amethyst

Amethyst

$9.00 1K14b These are Fossil Fish Knightia from the Eocene Age from the Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming.  The picture at the right is representative of the fish you will receive.  These specimen's are approximately  2 1/2" x 3". This fossil fish lived some 50 million years ago. They are found in a light colored Limestone. 

You will receive 1 fish.

fossil fish

Fossil Fish

$9.00 1K08b  This is a fossilized Trilobite from Utah. The picture at the right is representative of the Trilobite you will receive.  These specimens are approximately 3/8" to 1/2"x 1 1/2" x 2".  Item will be similar to picture.

You will receive one (1) Trilobite.

trilobite

Trilobite

$9.00 K109b  Here is a fossilized Trilobite from Morocco.  The picture at the right is representative of the Trilobite you will receive.  These specimens are approximately 1/2" to 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 2".  Item will be similar to picture.

You will receive one (1) Trilobite.

trilobite

Trilobite

$9.00 K110b  Here is a fossilized Trilobite from Morocco.  The picture at the right is representative of the Trilobite you will receive.  These specimens are approximately 1 1/2" x  1 3/4" x 2 1/4 " to 1 3/4" x 2" x 3". 

You will receive one (1) Trilobite, in two pieces or both matching halves. Unfortunately, we are unable to give a choice to specimens but we do promise a good selection.

trilobite

 Trilobite

$7.50 K107b  Here is a fossilized Echinoid from Morocco.  The picture at the right is representative of the Echinoid you will receive.  These specimens vary in size from 1 3/4" to nearly 2 1/4" in diameter and 7/8" to 1 1/8" thick. 

Another photo.

You will receive one (1) Echinoid. Unfortunately, we are unable to give a choice to specimens but we do promise a good selection.

echinoid

Echinoid

$5.00 K100  Here is a really neat activity for kids.  This is a Bubble Rock.  It is a Limestone mineral that is found in Western Utah.  This kit provides an indoor rock garden any time throughout the year.  When White or Clear vinegar is added, tiny White Aragonite crystals appear and gradually place themselves to form clusters of pure White blossoms.  The process can take 2-3 weeks and the directions are on the back of the package.  I did this project with my 7 year old son and he just loved it. 

Click here to see a picture of ours!

bubble rock

Bubble Rock

$4.00 K103b  Here is 1/4 pound of opaque Red Jasper.  There is approximately 5-12 stones per bag.  The stones will vary in size and shape and may have interesting designs.  This material is from Africa.

red jasper

Red Jasper

$4.00 K111b   This is 1/4 pound of interesting Lizard Stone.  There is approximately 4-6 large pieces per 1/4.  These stones will vary in size, shape and design.  This material is from Wyoming.

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lizard stone

Lizard Stone

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