This mineral collector’s gift set is a curated selection of eight captivating specimens, each chosen for its unique beauty, fascinating properties, and significance. From celestial hues to ancient history, these minerals tell a story of Earth’s wonders, offering both inspiration and awe. The mineral collector on your list is sure to appreciate this selection. Each comes with an information card that can be displayed with the specimen.

Your set will contain one of each of these minerals:

Petrified Wood:
Petrified wood is a testament to Earth’s ancient forests, where trees were transformed into stone over millions of years through mineralization. These fossilized relics preserve intricate details of bark and grain, making them natural time capsules of prehistoric life.

Zeolite:
Known for its fascinatingly varied structures, zeolite often forms intricate, delicate crystals. Its hues range from snow-white to vibrant greens and yellows, with a chemical composition prized in industrial applications like water purification. Zeolite forms when volcanic rock and ash are transformed by their interaction with water over thousands of years.

Labradorite:
Labradorite, found in Labrador, Canada, captivates with its prismatic play of colors, known as iridescence. Its shimmering blues, greens, and golds seem to shift in the light, evoking visions of the northern lights and making it a favorite among collectors.

Celestite:
Celestite derives its name from “celestial,” for its pale blue crystals that resemble the serene light of the stars. This ethereal mineral often forms in delicate clusters, invoking thoughts of cosmic beauty.

Quartz:
Quartz is more than a common mineral—its piezoelectric properties have revolutionized technology, from watches and radios to the oscillators that keep the pace of computers and electronic scientific equipment. Its clarity and versatility also make it one of the most recognized and beloved minerals in the world.

Chalcopyrite:
Often mistaken for gold, chalcopyrite dazzles with a rainbow of iridescent hues across its metallic surface. This “peacock ore” is as enchanting as it is important, serving as a primary source of copper.

Kyanite:
Kyanite’s needle-like crystals and brilliant blues make it a striking addition to any collection. Beyond its beauty, this mineral is indispensable in aerospace engineering, used in heat shields for spacecraft due to its incredible thermal resistance.

Amethyst:
Amethyst’s regal purple tones have been prized for centuries, from ancient Greece to modern times. This quartz variety remains a collector’s favorite for its deep violet hues and sparkling crystals.

*The pictures shown are of actual minerals in the sets and give an example of what yours will look like. Please note that individual specimens will vary.