{"title":"Collector Mineral Specimens","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore our collection of collector mineral specimens featuring exceptional crystal form, vibrant color, and classic localities from around the world. Each specimen is individually selected for its quality, aesthetics, and display appeal, offering everything from rare cabinet specimens to impressive display pieces. Whether you’re expanding an established mineral collection or searching for a remarkable new acquisition, Derby City Mineral Gallery offers authentic natural mineral specimens chosen for their beauty, geological significance, and lasting collector value.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"axinite-epidote-peru","title":"Axinite with Epidote, Peru","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis exceptional specimen features a dramatic cluster of lustrous Axinite crystals beautifully accented by vibrant green Epidote, creating an elegant combination of color, texture, and crystal form. The sharply terminated Axinite crystals display rich bronze to smoky lavender tones with brilliant reflective faces, while the bright green Epidote provides a striking natural contrast throughout the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePeru has become renowned for producing some of the world’s finest Axinite specimens, prized for their sharp crystal development, exceptional luster, and distinctive wedge-shaped crystals. The addition of sparkling Epidote enhances the overall aesthetics, resulting in a display piece that is both visually captivating and highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether displayed in a fine mineral collection or appreciated as a natural work of art, this specimen exemplifies the remarkable beauty and diversity found in Peruvian mineral deposits. Fine Axinite specimens of this quality remain highly sought after by collectors for their rarity, unique crystal habit, and exceptional visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxinite,epidote \u003cbr\u003eCanta Region\u003cbr\u003eLima Department, Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx. Walt Gaylord\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derby City Mineral Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46507153195262,"sku":"27","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/7240\/9854\/files\/27-7.JPG?v=1744322261"},{"product_id":"malachite-china","title":"Velvet Malachite, Shilu Mine, China","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHighly aesthetic Malachite from the Shilu Mine, Yangjiang, China, featuring a rich green color and distinctive velvety surface texture. The specimen is composed of numerous rounded, botryoidal formations that create an exceptionally attractive three-dimensional surface.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eParticularly appealing is the specimen’s soft, velvet-like appearance, produced by extremely fine Malachite crystallization covering the rounded forms. Variations from deep forest green to brighter emerald-green areas accentuate the contours and give the piece excellent depth and visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eViewed from different angles, the specimen reveals an intricate landscape of overlapping botryoidal growths, making it an excellent display example of the distinctive Malachite specimens produced from the Shilu Mine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMalachite\u003cbr\u003eShilu Mine\u003cbr\u003eYangjiang, China\u003cbr\u003eEx. 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The pale, glassy Goshenite crystals create a striking contrast against the dark green to nearly black Elbaite crystals, producing excellent visual depth and balance. Multiple crystals rise prominently from the matrix, giving the specimen a dramatic, architectural appearance from several viewing angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe addition of Muscovite and Quartz further enhances the complexity of the piece, making this an especially interesting example of the diverse mineral associations for which the Stak Nala pegmatites are renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eElbaite Tourmaline with Goshenite, Muscovite \u0026amp; Quartz\u003cbr\u003eStak Nala, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003cbr\u003eEx. Walt Gaylord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDimensions: 9x6x7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5x3.5\" base \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derby City Mineral Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46507154211070,"sku":"7","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/7240\/9854\/files\/IMG_3521.jpg?v=1746549247"},{"product_id":"barite-calcite-elk-creek","title":"Barite Calcite Elk Creek South Dakota","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis striking specimen from the famous Elk Creek locality of Meade County, South Dakota features a beautifully developed glassy, transparent amber Barite crystal rising dramatically from a sparkling bed of vibrant golden\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eCalcite crystals. The striking contrast between the glassy amber Barite and the sparkling Calcite creates a classic composition that immediately captures the eye.  Only a limited number of specimens of this quality were recovered from the now legendary Elk Creek discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eElk Creek is one of the world’s most celebrated localities for Barite, producing specimens renowned for their exceptional crystal quality, warm amber coloration, and aesthetic combinations with golden Calcite. Fine examples from this historic American locality have long been prized by collectors for their beauty, rarity, and timeless appeal, making fine Elk Creek specimens among the most desirable classic American mineral specimens ever discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether displayed as a collector’s specimen or as a natural work of art, this classic association showcases the remarkable beauty that has made Elk Creek famous for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx. Martin Jensen \u003cbr\u003eEx. Walt Gaylord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarite, Calcite\u003cbr\u003eElk Creek\u003cbr\u003eMeade County, South Dakota\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 6.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 9.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Derby City Mineral Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46507154276606,"sku":"54","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/7240\/9854\/files\/54-2.JPG?v=1744322315"},{"product_id":"malachite-dem-rep-of-congo","title":"Malachite Dem. Rep. of Congo","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis exceptional Malachite specimen from the legendary Star of the Congo Mine in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a remarkable example of nature’s artistry. Large sculptural formations are covered with countless sparkling microcrystals, creating a richly textured surface with an intense, velvety emerald-green color. Its dramatic vertical growth and balanced composition give the specimen the presence of a modern sculpture, making it equally at home in an advanced mineral collection or as a statement piece of natural décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Star of the Congo Mine (L’Étoile du Congo Mine) is one of the world’s most celebrated localities for collector-quality Malachite. Located within the famous Katanga Copperbelt near Lubumbashi, the mine has produced some of the finest sculptural Malachite specimens ever discovered, renowned for their vivid emerald-green color, botryoidal forms, and sparkling microcrystalline surfaces. These iconic specimens have become classics of mineral collecting, admired by museums and collectors worldwide for their exceptional beauty and increasingly limited availability as production has declined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether appreciated for its geological significance, artistic beauty, or long-term collectibility, premium Malachite from the Star of the Congo Mine remains among the most iconic and desirable collector minerals ever discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalachite\u003cbr\u003eStar of the Congo Mine\u003cbr\u003eKatanga, Democratic Republic of Congo \u003cbr\u003eEx. 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Renowned for their exceptional transparency, brilliant glassy luster, and distinctive beveled crystal edges, specimens from this classic locality have become some of the most desirable modern fluorites available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis elegant cabinet specimen showcases beautifully transparent, mint-green cubic fluorite crystals with the characteristic beveled faces that have made Xianghualing material instantly recognizable among collectors. The subtle sea-green color and gem-like clarity allow light to illuminate the crystals, creating exceptional depth and sparkle from every viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGracefully perched on matrix in an attractive three-dimensional arrangement, this specimen displays a pleasing balance of larger centerpiece crystals surrounded by smaller companion cubes. Its clean aesthetics and outstanding visual appeal make it equally suited for a serious mineral collection or as a striking natural art piece for home or office display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFluorites from Xianghualing are considered modern classics, prized for their combination of crystal quality, transparency, and unique crystal morphology. 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