{"title":"Specimens","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore our one-of-a-kind natural mineral and rock specimens — from polished agates and geodes to rare fossils and crystal clusters. Each piece is a unique gift from the earth, perfect for collectors, display, and nature lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"polished-kentucky-agate-pair","title":"Polished Kentucky agate pair.","description":"✨ Kentucky-Collected Polished Agate Pair ✨\n\nBeautiful polished agate pieces sourced right here in Kentucky. These stones feature soft gray-blue chalcedony with stunning natural orbicular patterns, warm honey and rust tones, and lovely translucence when light hits just right.\n\nEach piece has been carefully polished to highlight the natural banding and character while preserving its raw, earthy edges. A truly unique matched pair—perfect for collectors, display, lapidary inspiration, or crystal enthusiasts who appreciate Appalachian material.\n\nDetails:\n• Origin: Kentucky, USA\n• Finish: Polished faces, natural edges\n• Condition: Natural fractures and inclusions typical of agate\n• One-of-a-kind set","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007868154077,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/effc3656-il_fullxfull.7699369201_60ee.jpg?v=1780935582"},{"product_id":"polished-white-agate-matching-halves","title":"Polished White Agate, matching halves","description":"Polished White Agate – Matched Halves\n\nBeautiful polished white agate nodule cut into matching halves. This piece features soft milky translucence with subtle natural banding and warm cream tones along the edges. The polish highlights the internal structure of the agate while retaining a natural organic shape.\n\nA clean, neutral specimen that works equally well as a mineral display, home décor accent, or collector example of classic agate formation.\n\n• Natural agate (chalcedony)\n• Cut and polished, matched pair\n• White to milky tones with subtle banding\n• Excellent polish and symmetry","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007868219613,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/f598b47d-il_fullxfull.7650989884_7ddg.jpg?v=1780935579"},{"product_id":"golden-kentucky-quartz-geode-polished-face","title":"Golden Kentucky Quartz Geode-Polished Face.","description":"✨ Kentucky Quartz Geode – Polished Face ✨\n\nAuthentic Kentucky quartz geode featuring a naturally formed crystal-lined cavity with a smooth polished face and rugged natural rind. The interior is filled with sparkling clear to milky quartz crystals accented by warm golden and honey-toned iron staining.\n\nThe polished face highlights the crystal structure while preserving the raw, natural character of the geode.\n\n⚠️ Note: This piece does NOT stand on its own and will require a stand or support for display (stand not included).\n\nDetails:\n• Origin: Kentucky, USA\n• Material: Quartz geode\n• Finish: Polished face, natural outer rind\n• Color: Clear, milky white, golden tones\n• One of a kind – exact piece shown\n\nIdeal for collectors, shelves, cabinets, or tabletop displays when properly supported.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007868252381,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/c0640aae-il_fullxfull.7652051842_159b.jpg?v=1780935579"},{"product_id":"eocene-fossil-fish-knightia-sp-green-river-formation","title":"Eocene Fossil Fish – Knightia sp. (Green River Formation)","description":"🐟 Eocene Fossil Fish – Knightia sp. (Green River Formation) 🐟\n\nAuthentic Eocene-age fossil fish (Knightia sp.) preserved in fine limestone matrix from the Green River Formation. This specimen shows a clear articulated backbone, rib structure, and forked tail with visible fin rays — classic features of this extinct freshwater fish that lived approximately 50 million years ago.\n\nThe fossil is naturally preserved and professionally prepared, leaving the bone detail intact without over-enhancement. A great display fossil for collectors, classrooms, or anyone interested in prehistoric life.\n\nDetails:\n• Genus: Knightia sp.\n• Age: Eocene (~50 million years old)\n• Formation: Green River Formation\n• Natural limestone matrix\n• Single fish specimen\n• One of a kind – exact piece shown","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007868285149,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/0fa19286-il_fullxfull.7700123899_a94a.jpg?v=1780935580"},{"product_id":"polished-kentucky-agate-chalcedony-nodule-matched-pair-druzy-quartz-cavities","title":"Polished Kentucky Agate \/ Chalcedony Nodule Matched Pair – Druzy Quartz Cavities","description":"🪨 Polished Kentucky Agate \/ Chalcedony Nodule – Matched Pair 🪨\n\nBeautiful Kentucky-collected agate nodule, cut and polished into a matching display pair. This piece features soft milky-white to pale gray chalcedony with subtle peach and rust iron staining, natural orbicular and plume-like patterns, and small open vugs lined with druzy quartz crystals.\n\nThe polish brings out a gentle glow and translucence, especially in natural light, while leaving the crystal cavities raw for contrast and character.\n\nDetails:\n• Origin: Kentucky, USA\n• Material: Agate \/ Chalcedony with quartz\n• Finish: Polished faces, natural edges \u0026amp; crystal pockets\n• Sold as a matching pair\n• One of a kind – exact piece shown\n\nPerfect for mineral collectors, Kentucky stone enthusiasts, shelf or window display, or anyone who loves naturally formed agates with character.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007868317917,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/554fa6a9-il_fullxfull.7699432187_jukv.jpg?v=1780935579"},{"product_id":"polished-thunder-egg-matched-pair","title":"Polished Thunder egg matched pair","description":"⚡ Polished Thunder Egg – Matched Pair ⚡\n\nStunning polished thunder egg, cut and opened to reveal a dramatic natural interior. This matched pair features deep smoky blue-gray chalcedony contrasted with rich rust, caramel, and honey tones, plus intricate plume and moss-like inclusions that create incredible depth and movement.\n\nThe polish brings out excellent translucence and fine internal detail, while the natural outer rind shows classic thunder egg structure. A bold, eye-catching specimen that looks even better in hand and natural light.\n\nDetails:\n• Material: Thunder Egg (chalcedony \/ agate)\n• Finish: Polished faces, natural outer rind\n• Color: Blue-gray, amber, rust, cream\n• Sold as a matching pair\n• One of a kind – exact piece shown\n\nPerfect for collectors, display shelves, window lighting, lapidary lovers, or anyone who appreciates unique geological art.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007868383453,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/62e0ef3c-il_fullxfull.7699937977_8xb5.jpg?v=1780935580"},{"product_id":"polished-moroccan-sugar-quartz-geode-with-calcite-matching-halves","title":"Polished Moroccan Sugar Quartz geode with calcite, matching halves","description":"Polished Moroccan Sugar Quartz Geode with Calcite – Matched Halves\n\nBeautiful polished sugar quartz geode from Morocco, featuring sparkling drusy quartz crystals with soft cream to honey tones from natural calcite. This specimen is cut and polished into matching halves, revealing a fully crystal-lined interior with excellent luster and texture.\n\nSourced from Morocco, where these quartz geodes formed in volcanic rock and later filled with fine crystalline quartz. A great display piece for mineral collectors, home décor, or crystal enthusiasts.\n\n• Natural quartz with calcite\n• Cut and polished, matched pair\n• Morocco\n• Excellent sparkle and crystal coverage","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007868448989,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/38abed77-il_fullxfull.7650915244_9h8u.jpg?v=1780935582"},{"product_id":"polished-agate-amethyst-cluster-uv-reactive","title":"Polished agate Amethyst cluster, uv reactive","description":"Polished Amethyst cluster, which is a variety of quartz with agate. The purple color comes from natural irradiation of iron impurities. Amethyst often forms in hexagonal crystals and is known for its glassy luster. The specimen in the picture appears to be a \"cactus\" or \"spirit\" quartz, which is characterized by a second generation of smaller crystals grown on the faces of the larger crystals. The sides to this piece have been polished.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007868416221,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/baa2f2c8-il_fullxfull.7650860300_jv8c.jpg?v=1780935580"},{"product_id":"polished-kentucky-agate-chalcedony-nodule-pair-druzy-quartz-cavities","title":"Polished Kentucky Agate \/ Chalcedony Nodule Pair – Druzy Quartz Cavities","description":"Polished Kentucky Agate \/ Chalcedony Nodule Pair – Druzy Quartz Cavities\n\nBeautiful natural Kentucky agate (chalcedony) nodule, cut and polished into a matching display pair. This piece features a translucent honey-to-milky chalcedony body with sparkling druzy quartz crystal cavities and natural iron staining.\n\n✨ Details:\n   •   Origin: Kentucky (found locally)\n   •   Material: Chalcedony \/ Quartz (agate-type nodule)\n   •   Finish: Polished faces, natural crystal cavities\n   •   Color: Cream, milky white, soft gold tones\n   •   Unique vugs with exposed quartz crystals\n   •   Sold as matching halves\n\n📏 Size: [3x2.5x2]\n⚖️ Weight: [11.148 oz]\n\nThis piece looks amazing in natural light — the chalcedony glows and the druzy sparkles. A great display specimen for collectors, crystal lovers, or anyone who appreciates natural Kentucky stone.\n\n🪨 One of a kind — you will receive the exact piece shown.\n💬 Feel free to message with questions or for additional photos.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007868350685,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/b5a4fd35-il_fullxfull.7699314195_dec7.jpg?v=1780935582"},{"product_id":"polished-redish-brown-agatized-coral-tampa-bay-fl","title":"Polished redish brown Agatized Coral, Tampa Bay Fl.","description":"A polished pair of reddish brown botryoidal agatized coral geodes found in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. This material is also known as \"Tampa Bay Coral\" and is the official state stone of Florida. \nFormation: Agatized coral is a fossil formed when the original coral skeleton (calcium carbonate) is gradually replaced by silica-rich minerals, primarily chalcedony or agate, over millions of years. \nAge: These fossils are typically found in ancient seabeds and date back approximately 25 to 38 million years. \nAppearance: The transformation process preserves the intricate details of the ancient coral structures, which are visible in the white, textured areas of the specimens. The variety of colors, including shades of white, gray, brown, and yellow seen here, is due to different trace minerals present during the fossilization process. \nGeodes: Some of these fossils form as geodes, where the center is hollow and lined with botryoidal (grape-like clusters) or crystalline agate\/chalcedony, as seen in the polished interiors of these pieces.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007868612829,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/4e440d4b-il_fullxfull.7650761576_6t1f.jpg?v=1780935583"},{"product_id":"polished-blue-gray-agatized-coral-tampa-bay-fl","title":"Polished Blue\/gray Agatized Coral, Tampa Bay Fl.","description":"A polished pair of blue\/gray botryoidal agatized coral geodes found in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. This material is also known as \"Tampa Bay Coral\" and is the official state stone of Florida. \nFormation: Agatized coral is a fossil formed when the original coral skeleton (calcium carbonate) is gradually replaced by silica-rich minerals, primarily chalcedony or agate, over millions of years. \nAge: These fossils are typically found in ancient seabeds and date back approximately 25 to 38 million years. \nAppearance: The transformation process preserves the intricate details of the ancient coral structures, which are visible in the white, textured areas of the specimens. The variety of colors, including shades of white, gray, brown, and yellow seen here, is due to different trace minerals present during the fossilization process. \nGeodes: Some of these fossils form as geodes, where the center is hollow and lined with botryoidal (grape-like clusters) or crystalline agate\/chalcedony, as seen in the polished interiors of these pieces.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007868645597,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/a55371cd-il_fullxfull.7698663389_3tit.jpg?v=1780935583"},{"product_id":"peacock-ore-bornite-quartz-druse","title":"Peacock ore (bornite), quartz druse","description":"Peacock Ore, this term commonly refers to chalcopyrite (copper iron sulfide) or bornite (copper iron sulfide) that exhibits a vibrant, iridescent tarnish due to oxidation, creating a spectrum of colors resembling a peacock's feathers. \nQuartz Druse:\nDruse refers to a coating of small, sparkling crystals lining a surface within a rock or mineral specimen. In this case, the white, crystalline matrix visible alongside the iridescent mineral is consistent with druzy quartz, which are tiny quartz crystals that have grown on the surface of another mineral or rock. You will receive 1 pound of peacock ore which is roughly 3-4 pieces per pound.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007868678365,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/be9d1bc8-il_fullxfull.7002712957_a57f.jpg?v=1780935582"},{"product_id":"polished-kentucky-agate","title":"Polished Kentucky agate","description":"Cut and polished specimen of a Kentucky Agate geode half, a unique mineral treasured for its vibrant colors and fine grain. \nKey characteristics of Kentucky Agates include:\nFormation: They are considered rare because they form in sedimentary rock, often appearing to have originated from fossils such as crinoid heads or brachiopods. \nAppearance: They exhibit a variety of colors, including yellow, gray, white, blue, and reddish-orange banding, as seen in the image. \nStructure: They typically form as geode nodules with an outer rind and a hollow center, which can sometimes contain additional minerals like calcite. \nSource: These agates are primarily found in Kentucky, with specific locations including Estill County","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007869333725,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/5b5350c0-il_fullxfull.7624156924_s7ry.jpg?v=1780935589"},{"product_id":"polished-kentucky-agate-1","title":"Polished Kentucky agate","description":"Cut and polished specimen of a Kentucky Agate geode half, a unique mineral treasured for its vibrant colors and fine grain. \nKey characteristics of Kentucky Agates include:\nFormation: They are considered rare because they form in sedimentary rock, often appearing to have originated from fossils such as crinoid heads or brachiopods. \nAppearance: They exhibit a variety of colors, including yellow, gray, white, blue, and reddish-orange banding, as seen in the image. \nStructure: They typically form as geode nodules with an outer rind and a hollow center, which can sometimes contain additional minerals like calcite. \nSource: These agates are primarily found in Kentucky, with specific locations including Estill County","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007869432029,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/ce050734-il_fullxfull.7672078549_3mv9.jpg?v=1780935587"},{"product_id":"polished-kentucky-agate-geode","title":"Polished Kentucky Agate Geode","description":"Polished Kentucky quartz and Chalscedony geode. \nGeode Definition: A geode is a hollow rock formation with a cavity lined with crystals or other mineral matter. \nKentucky Geodes: Geodes found in Kentucky are often lined with quartz crystals and are typically found in sedimentary rock formations. \n This geode is polished and highlights a beautiful light blue and pink chalcedony center with a smal quarts crystal pocket. \n\nThis piece weighs 4 ounces and is roughly 2x1.5x2 inches.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007869464797,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/c93e0ea2-il_fullxfull.7667874695_l0m4.jpg?v=1780935591"},{"product_id":"polished-lavender-chalcedony-crystal-druze-plate","title":"Polished Lavender Chalcedony Crystal Druze Plate","description":"A chalcedony druzy plate is a beautiful mineral specimen featuring a flat or plate-like base of chalcedony (a microcrystalline quartz) covered in a sparkling layer of tiny, glittering quartz crystals, called druzy, often with other minerals like apophyllite or stilbite, creating unique textures, colors (blue, white, gray), and \"little volcano\" shapes, popular in crystal collections for both aesthetics and spiritual properties like calm and clear communication. \nWhat It Is:\nChalcedony Base: The main body of the specimen is chalcedony, a form of silica, often found in volcanic areas, forming in cavities or fractures.\nDruzy Layer: A sparkling crust of minute quartz crystals covers the chalcedony surface, creating a sugary or glittery effect, which is the \"druzy\" part.\nVariations: These plates can have other minerals like chlorite, calcite, apophyllite, or stilbite adding color and form. \nCommon Features:\nColors: Often found in blue-grey, white, or brown (due to iron oxides like limonite).\nTextures: Can range from fine druzy to botryoidal (grape-like clusters).\nShapes: Can be flat slices, rounded geodes, or irregular \"plates\" with unique formations. \nWhere They're Found:\nPopular sources include Morocco, India, Arizona (Fourth of July Butte), and Washington State (High Rock Quarry).","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007869530333,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/a70902dc-il_fullxfull.7672007353_anhr.jpg?v=1780935593"},{"product_id":"polished-summerville-agate-from-patty-s-pit-ga","title":"Polished Summerville agate from Patty’s Pit Ga.","description":"Summerville agate, primarily found at Patty's Chert Pit (also known as Patty's Quarry) in Summerville, Georgia, is a highly sought-after material for rockhounds. While often referred to as agate, it is technically a high-quality banded chert that formed in prehistoric cave-like voids, occasionally creating stalactite or stalagmite-like structures. \nKey Characteristics of Patty's Pit Agate\nVisual Patterns: Known for its intricate lace-like banding and brilliant \"bullseye\" or druzy quartz pockets.\nColors: Common varieties include \"Patty Pink\" lace agate and white clay-covered specimens. Some newer finds resemble \"Paint Rock\" with unique color mixes found just below the topsoil.\nVulnerability: The rough material often contains a light-colored, softer matrix that tumbles away quickly, leaving behind the harder, more beautiful banded stone.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007869759709,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/48767f97-il_fullxfull.7620076394_rcgg.jpg?v=1780935591"},{"product_id":"polished-ammonite-fossil-with-uv-reactive-calcite-and-pyrite","title":"Polished Ammonite fossil with uv reactive calcite and pyrite","description":"Cut and polished by myself, this beautiful pair has it all! Filled with UV reactive calcite geode and pockets of pyrite! Ammonites are an extinct group of marine mollusks that lived from the Devonian period until the end of the Cretaceous period. \nThey belong to the class Cephalopoda, which also includes modern-day octopuses and squids. \nThe fossils are characterized by their coiled, chambered shells, which were used for buoyancy. \nThese specimens may be a species of Mortoniceras.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007869563101,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/b2bfa54c-il_fullxfull.7667767877_rap1.jpg?v=1780935596"},{"product_id":"green-cubic-fluorite-cluster","title":"Green Cubic Fluorite cluster","description":"This specimen is a green fluorite cluster, frequently sourced from regions in China such as Hunan Province. \nKey Characteristics\nColor: These clusters exhibit a range of vibrant greens, from translucent emerald hues to dark green.\nStructure: Fluorite often forms in cubic, octahedral, or dodecahedral crystal shapes.\nOrigin: Common Chinese sources include the Xianghualing and Yaogangxian mines in Hunan Province.\nSensitivity: Fluorite is UV sensitive and should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent color fading. It is also known for its fluorescence, glowing under specific light bandwidths.\n\nThis piece weighs in at 12.1oz. Roughly measuring 3x4 inches","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007869595869,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/5ef02145-il_fullxfull.7971013396_2c2j.jpg?v=1780935595"},{"product_id":"red-diamond-calcite-from-mexico","title":"Red diamond calcite from Mexico","description":"Sparkly Red Diamond Calcite Cluster - Santa Eulalia, Mexico\n\nDescription: Elevate your collection with this striking Red Diamond Calcite specimen from the legendary Santa Eulalia Mining District in Chihuahua, Mexico. This piece features a vibrant, deep-red matrix colored by rich Hematite inclusions, creating a dramatic backdrop for the \"diamond\" calcite crystals.The surface is covered in a dense, \"sugary\" druzy calcite coating that provides an incredible, disco-ball-like sparkle under direct light. Nestled within this sparkly field are several larger, exceptionally clear, and well-formed transparent calcite crystals that catch the eye from every angle.\n\nKey Features:\n\nLocality: Santa Eulalia District, Chihuahua, Mexico.Mineral Composition: Calcite on Hematite-rich matrix.Visuals: High-contrast red and clear crystals with intense druzy flash.\nDisplay: Natural cabinet-sized specimen, perfect for home decor or serious mineral enthusiasts.\nThis piece is 7.3oz and roughly measuring 5x3 inch.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007869661405,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/04671d7b-il_fullxfull.7977223624_jp18.jpg?v=1780935593"},{"product_id":"tumbled-virginia-rocks","title":"Tumbled Virginia rocks","description":"A beautiful assortment of naturally sourced, self collected and professionally tumbled stones, all hand-collected from the diverse geological regions of Virginia. This mixed batch features a variety of textures and colors, perfect for jewelry making, home decor, or crystal collections.\nPotential Varieties Included:\nQuartz: Clear, milky, and smoky varieties common to the Piedmont region.\nVirginia Unakite: Signature green and pink stones from the Blue Ridge Mountains.\nJasper \u0026amp; Chert: Rich reds and deep browns, polished to a high-gloss finish.\nRiver Stones: Smooth, varied specimens collected from the [Robinson River].\nDetails:\nSize: Mostly between 0.5\" to 2\" in diameter.\nCondition: Tumbled for 4+ weeks to a smooth, glossy finish.\nTotal Weight: 3.5 pounds.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007869858013,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/1a3544d6-il_fullxfull.7957848352_79l1.jpg?v=1780935595"},{"product_id":"araganite-on-stalactite-with-purple-fluorite","title":"Araganite on Stalactite with purple Fluorite","description":"Aragonite: This mineral is a form of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and is a polymorph of calcite, sharing the same chemical composition but having a different crystal structure. In cave environments, aragonite often forms unique structures, including stalactites, stalagmites, and coral-like formations known as \"cave popcorn\" or coralloids.\nStalactite Formation: Stalactites are speleothems that hang from cave ceilings and form as mineral-rich water seeps through rock and precipitates the dissolved minerals, such as aragonite or calcite. The specimen in the image exhibits a botryoidal (grape-like) or intricate branching structure, which is characteristic of some aragonite cave formations.\nFluorite (calcium fluoride) is another mineral found in various geological settings, including hydrothermal veins and cave systems. Some fluorite varieties are known for their distinct colors and characteristic fluorescence under UV light, which may also be present in associated aragonite formations. \nPossible characteristics of the specimen:\nFluorescence: Many aragonite and fluorite specimens, especially those from caves or certain mining localities, are known to fluoresce under UV light. The aragonite in the image, described in the prompt as potentially being on stalactite with fluorite, might exhibit this property.\nCave Origin: The distinct formations suggest a cave or similar underground environment where mineral-rich waters have deposited these structures over time.\nAesthetics: The combination of intricate formations and potentially contrasting colors (white aragonite, and if present, colored fluorite) can make such a specimen highly appealing to collectors.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007869825245,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/cb37cffa-il_fullxfull.7148230728_sakx.jpg?v=1780935596"},{"product_id":"xl-white-druse-aragonite-specimen-sparkling-crystal-clusters","title":"XL White Druse Aragonite Specimen, Sparkling Crystal Clusters","description":"Druse aragonite, this mineral is a type of calcium carbonate, one of the most common naturally occurring.  Druse aragonite consists of clusters of tiny, sparkling crystals that form shrub-like or coral-like formations. The specimen in the image is white and highly crystalline. Origin: These specimens are often found in caves and mines in various locations, with many examples originating from Mexico and Pakistan. Properties: Aragonite is formed by biological and physical processes, including precipitation from marine and freshwater environments. The mineral can sometimes fluoresce a low-level green or subtle white\/pinkish under ultraviolet light.\nThis XL specimen measures roughly 8x5 inches and weighs in at 2lbs 14.5oz!","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007869989085,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/45664a15-il_fullxfull.7982280519_s91t.jpg?v=1780935596"},{"product_id":"mariposa-calcite-from-mexico","title":"Mariposa Calcite from Mexico","description":"This Mariposa Calcite specimen from Mexico is a striking example of complex mineral growth and vibrant natural color.\nSpecimen Details\nMineral: Mariposa (Butterfly) Calcite\nLocality: Santa Eulalia Mining District, Chihuahua, Mexico\nFormation: Features a classic \"two-generation\" growth habit. The interior consists of sharp, dogtooth scalenohedral crystals, while the exterior displays honey-to-caramel rhombohedral overgrowths.\nInclusions: The rich, rusty-red coloration is caused by natural hematite (iron oxide) inclusions trapped between the growth layers.\nAesthetics: The \"mountain peak\" terminations and \"phantom\" internal structures make this a high-quality display piece.\nFeatures\nUV Reactive: Likely displays a bright orange or pink fluorescence under shortwave UV light.\n\nCondition: Sharp terminations with minimal edge wear, showcasing the distinct \"butterfly\" wing symmetry this locality is famous for.\nThis large specimen weighs in at 2lbs 4.5oz! measured roughly 6x5x4 inches. She’s hefty!","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007869923549,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/7823bcd3-il_fullxfull.7982211451_b8od.jpg?v=1780935596"},{"product_id":"vera-cruse-amethyst-crystals","title":"Vera Cruse Amethyst Crystals","description":"Vera Cruz Amethyst crystal. \nExplanation:\nOrigin:\nVera Cruz Amethyst is a specific variety of amethyst found in the mountainous region of Vera Cruz, Mexico, particularly from locations like the Los Vigas Mine. \nCharacteristics:\nThese crystals are known for their clarity, luster, and often exhibit a range of purple hues, from light lavender to deeper shades. They can also contain features like phantoms or enhydros (water pockets with air bubbles). \nProperties:\nLike other amethysts, Vera Cruz Amethyst is a purple variety of Quartz.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870021853,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/4969cd16-il_fullxfull.7157613997_48vi.jpg?v=1780935600"},{"product_id":"ethiopian-water-opal","title":"Ethiopian Water Opal","description":"Ethiopian Water Opal, which is a type of hydrophane opal known for its ability to absorb water and become transparent or more vibrant in color. \nUnderstanding Water Opals:\nHydrophane Nature:\nEthiopian Water Opals are characterized by their porous structure, allowing them to absorb water. This absorption can temporarily change their appearance, making them more transparent or enhancing their play-of-color. \nPlay-of-Color:\nLike other opals, water opals exhibit a captivating play-of-color, which is the optical phenomenon where flashes of iridescent colors appear to shift and change as the stone is viewed from different angles","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870087389,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/802715c8-il_fullxfull.7083948550_qyv0.jpg?v=1780935595"},{"product_id":"brazilian-quartz-cluster","title":"Brazilian Quartz Cluster","description":"Brazil is renowned for its abundant and high-quality quartz deposits, particularly clear quartz. \nCharacteristics:\nBrazilian clear quartz is known for its exceptional clarity and pristine appearance, often found in various forms from individual points to large specimens. \n\nThis piece weighs in at 11.5oz. 5 inches long by 4 inches wide.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870054621,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/74625227-il_fullxfull.7077571348_dnrm.jpg?v=1780935596"},{"product_id":"calcite-stalactite-crystal-phosphorescent-mineral-specimen","title":"Calcite Stalactite Crystal, Phosphorescent Mineral Specimen","description":"This stalactite is 1lb 5oz. 6 1\/2 inches long and 3 inches wide. It will come mounted on the stand. UV’s a bright white\/yellow with a nice phosphorescent glow.\n\nA calcite stalactite crystal. These formations are naturally occurring mineral specimens found in caves and are formed by the deposition of calcium carbonate (calcite) from groundwater. The specimen in the image appears to be a section of a larger stalactite, possibly cut at the base for display purposes","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870218461,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/c888ab0a-il_fullxfull.7157524485_a0ez.jpg?v=1780935595"},{"product_id":"brazilian-quartz-cluster-large","title":"Brazilian Quartz Cluster (large)","description":"Brazil is renowned for its abundant and high-quality quartz deposits, particularly clear quartz. \nCharacteristics:\nBrazilian clear quartz is known for its exceptional clarity and pristine appearance, often found in various forms from individual points to large specimens. \n\nThis piece weighs in at 1 lb 5oz. 5 inches long by 4.5  inches tall.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870120157,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/b9f2c451-il_fullxfull.7126134737_k2pm.jpg?v=1780935596"},{"product_id":"brazilian-quartz-cluster-large-1","title":"Brazilian Quartz Cluster (large)","description":"Brazil is renowned for its abundant and high-quality quartz deposits, particularly clear quartz. \nCharacteristics:\nBrazilian clear quartz is known for its exceptional clarity and pristine appearance, often found in various forms from individual points to large specimens. \n\nThis piece weighs in at 1 lb 4oz. It is 7.5 inches long, 4 inches wide.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870152925,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/bdb2974a-il_fullxfull.7125354583_c5pe.jpg?v=1780935602"},{"product_id":"amethyst-micro-druse-from-turkey","title":"Amethyst Micro druse from Turkey","description":"Amethyst micro druse, which refers to a layer of small, sparkling amethyst crystals that have formed on the surface of another mineral or rock. The specific type shown, with its distinct purple hues and crystal formation, is consistent with amethyst originating from Turkey. \nCharacteristics of Turkish Amethyst Druse:\nOrigin:\nOften sourced from mines in Turkey, such as the Alacam mine, known for producing high-quality amethyst. \nAppearance:\nTypically features dense, sparkling druzy crystals that can display a range of purple shades, from deep violet to lighter lavender hues, sometimes with a reddish tint in certain lighting. \nFormation:\nTurkish amethyst can form as a druzy layer within geodes or as pseudomorphs after other minerals like barite, resulting in unique formations with a wave-like or hill-and-valley appearance","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870906589,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/f5d23ce6-il_fullxfull.7115676105_ie8l.jpg?v=1780935603"},{"product_id":"vanadinite-on-barite-from-morocco","title":"Vanadinite on Barite from Morocco","description":"Vanadinite is a striking mineral known for its vibrant red, orange, and brown hues, often forming in dense clusters of hexagonal prismatic or tabular crystals with a glassy, resinous shine. \nThis collectible item is a natural mineral specimen of Vanadinite crystals growing on a Barite matrix, commonly sourced from Morocco.     Vanadinite: Vivid red, hexagonal crystals known for their glassy luster and lead-based composition (\\(Pb_{5}(VO_{4})_{3}Cl\\)).  Barite: The creamy white or golden, bladed underlying mineral matrix.  Collectibility: Prized by mineral collectors for its unique geometric forms and vibrant colors.  Display: Specimens are often displayed on metal stands to showcase their structure. \nNotable deposits are found worldwide, including Morocco (particularly Mibladen), Mexico, and several states in the United States like Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870611677,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/e00d77a3-il_fullxfull.7905161637_1quj.jpg?v=1780935599"},{"product_id":"blue-and-black-tourmaline-on-quartz-with-calcite-and-muscovite","title":"Blue and black tourmaline on quartz with calcite and Muscovite","description":"This piece is to die for! It has it all, including highly UV reactive! A natural combination of blue and black tourmaline (indicolite), quartz, calcite, and muscovite. Specimens like this, featuring multiple minerals, are often sourced from pegmatite mines in regions such as Afghanistan and Pakistan. \nMineral Characteristics\nBlue Tourmaline (Indicolite): The blue, prismatic crystals are a variety of tourmaline known as indicolite.\nQuartz: The large amount of white, crystalline material surrounding the other minerals is quartz.\nCalcite: Some specimens from these regions also feature dogtooth calcite (calcium carbonate) mixed into the matrix.\nMuscovite: The flaky, pearlescent material, which appears brownish or silvery-white, is a type of mica called muscovite.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870546141,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/7df981c4-il_fullxfull.7905193241_8lf6.jpg?v=1780935599"},{"product_id":"blue-swirl-slag-glass-with-coal-embedded","title":"Blue swirl slag glass with coal embedded.","description":"Own a work of art, along with a piece of history. A blue, swirl slag glass piece embedded with coal is a byproduct of the 19th-century iron production at Catherine’s Furnace in Page County, Virginia. Slag is a glassy waste material created when iron ore, limestone, and charcoal are melted in a furnace. \nHere is a breakdown of the item's features and history:\nSlag glass: During the smelting process, impurities from the iron ore would float to the top of the molten iron. When this waste material was cooled, it formed a glassy substance known as slag.\nBlue swirl: The colorful, glass-like appearance of slag is due to different mineral combinations. Blue slag from historic furnaces is a known phenomenon, as seen with material from another furnace in nearby Shenandoah County.\nCoal embedded: Coal and charcoal were the fuel sources for the furnaces. A piece of slag with coal embedded would have formed when molten slag cooled around an unburnt piece of fuel that was mixed in during the smelting process.\nCatherine Furnace: Located in Page County, this furnace operated from the 1840s until the 1880s. It produced pig iron, including material used for the Confederacy during the Civil War. \nThe practice of collecting pieces of slag from old furnace sites is a common hobby in the region, and many collectors value the varied colors and forms of these historic industrial byproducts.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870513373,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/36f78d3f-il_fullxfull.7857257716_qb7g.jpg?v=1780935599"},{"product_id":"thomsonite-specimen-zeolite-mineral","title":"Thomsonite Specimen: Zeolite Mineral","description":"Thomsonite, a mineral belonging to the zeolite group. \nThomsonite is known for its distinctive appearance, often forming radiating clusters and sphericules within the vesicles or bubbles of volcanic rock. \nThe specimen in the image exhibits characteristic features such as the radiating, fibrous-looking orange and white formations, which are typical of thomsonite. \nIt can be found in various locations, notably along the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota, where it is sometimes referred to as \"Minnesota's Gemstone\". \nThomsonite is also appreciated for its aesthetic qualities and is collected by mineral enthusiasts","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870709981,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/2f4f3c34-il_fullxfull.7857079796_cy53.jpg?v=1780935603"},{"product_id":"ram-s-horn-selenite-morocco","title":"Ram’s Horn Selenite, Morocco.","description":"Ram's Horn Selenite. \nExplanation:\nFormation:\nThis unique crystal is a form of selenite, which is a variety of gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate) known for its clear, colorless, and sometimes fibrous crystalline forms. The \"ram's horn\" formation refers to its distinctive spiral or coiled shape, resembling a ram's horn. \nProperties:\nRam's Horn Selenite is prized by collectors for its elegant, naturally curled blades and translucent, silky surface. \nOrigin:\nWhile selenite can be found in various locations, this specific \"ram's horn\" variety is often sourced from regions like China and Morocco","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870677213,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/8f503c18-il_fullxfull.7857040200_rqzn.jpg?v=1780935608"},{"product_id":"purple-and-yellow-fluorite-with-kutnohorite","title":"Purple and Yellow Fluorite with Kutnohorite","description":"Purple and yellow fluorite \nComposition: Fluorite is a calcium fluoride mineral (CaF2) that crystallizes in cubic or octahedral forms.\nAppearance: Its color variations, such as purple, yellow, and banded rainbow effects, are caused by minor impurities in its chemical composition.\nProperties: Yellow fluorite is associated with enhancing focus and creativity, while purple fluorite is known for stimulating the crown chakra and intuition.\nLocalities: Prominent sources for purple and yellow fluorite include:\nIllinois, USA: Particularly from the Cave-In-Rock mining district, where specimens with zoned yellow and purple crystals were historically found.\nChina: The Jingbian mine in Anhui Province is known for producing yellow fluorite with purple phantoms. \n\nKutnohorite\nComposition: Kutnohorite is a rare calcium manganese carbonate mineral, often containing magnesium and iron.\nAppearance: It typically forms bladed aggregates, rhombs, or polycrystalline spherules that are white, rose pink, or light brown.\nProperties: Kutnohorite has a pearly to vitreous luster, a Mohs hardness of 3.5–4, and dissolves in acids.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870775517,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/106b659d-il_fullxfull.7476094395_3scd.jpg?v=1780935603"},{"product_id":"chalcedony-coral-stalactite-druzy-uv-reactive-crystal","title":"Chalcedony Coral Stalactite: Druzy UV Reactive Crystal","description":"Chalcedony stalactite, often referred to as Chalcedony coral stalactite due to its formation and appearance. \nComposition: It is composed of chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline variety of silica, meaning it consists of very tiny quartz crystals grown together. \nFormation: These formations occur in caves, similar to traditional stalactites, but are specifically formed from silica-rich waters depositing dissolved minerals. In some cases, they can form as pseudomorphs after fossil coral heads. \nAppearance: The image shows a raw, rough form of this crystal, characterized by its textured, elongated, and often hollow-tube-like structure, sometimes described as \"druzy\" due to its crystalline surface. This piece is highly UV reactive!","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007871135965,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/fbe90fe8-il_fullxfull.7857058812_8pbj.jpg?v=1780935604"},{"product_id":"vesuvianite-mineral-specimen-yellow-idocrase-crystal","title":"Vesuvianite Mineral Specimen, Yellow Idocrase Crystal","description":"Vesuvianite, also known as idocrase, is a rare silicate mineral that is often green, brown, or yellow, but can also be blue or violet. First discovered near Mount Vesuvius in Italy, it is used as a gemstone in jewelry and for mineral specimens. The mineral is valued for its protective amulet qualities, and gem-quality specimens are often faceted or cut into cabochons. What it is A mineral: A rare, natural silicate mineral with a complex chemical formula.Alternative name: Also commonly called idocrase.Origin: Named after Mount Vesuvius in Italy, where it was first discovered in lava blocks.Other locations: Found in skarns and metamorphosed limestones around the globe.Crystal structure: Forms in the tetragonal crystal system, sometimes with square or rectangular cross-sections.Colors: Most commonly green, brown, or yellow, but rarer specimens can be blue, violet, or even red. Uses and properties Gemstone: Gem-quality vesuvianite is cut into cabochons or faceted for use in jewelry, such as rings, necklaces, and earrings.Mineral specimen: Collected by mineral enthusiasts and geologists.Hardness: 6.5 on the Mohs scale.Other properties: It is translucent to transparent and has a specific gravity of 3.35-3.45g\\cm3. \nCare: It is relatively brittle and requires careful handling to avoid damage, especially when used in jewelry. Avoid high heat and harsh chemicals. Value Prices vary widely: Depending on the size, quality, and cut of the stone.Faceted stones: Can be very expensive, with some high-quality faceted stones reaching prices of around $780 per carat, according to Gem Rock Auctions.Cabochons: Much more affordable, typically costing around $5 per carat.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870873821,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/3767393c-il_fullxfull.7428090680_bmi5.jpg?v=1780935607"},{"product_id":"natural-pyramid-calcite-specimen-scalenohedral-crystal-cluster","title":"Natural Pyramid Calcite Specimen, Scalenohedral Crystal Cluster","description":"Natural pyramid calcite specimens are available as both naturally formed crystal clusters with a pyramidal shape (known as scalenohedrons or \"dogtooth spar\") and as hand-carved, polished decorative items made from raw calcite material. Calcite is a common mineral, found worldwide, that comes in many colors. \nCharacteristics of Natural Pyramid Calcite\nFormation: Calcite is found abundantly in geological environments, often precipitating from water. Naturally occurring calcite crystals can form in various shapes, including rhombic and scalenohedral (pyramidal\/pointy) forms, often in clusters. These \"natural pyramid\" specimens refer to the intrinsic crystal structure of the mineral itself.\nAppearance: In its pure form, calcite is white or colorless, but impurities create a wide array of colors, including orange, blue, green, yellow, pink, and brown. Many specimens exhibit unique banding or translucence.\nPhysical Properties: Calcite is a relatively soft mineral, with a rating of 3 on the Mohs hardness scale. A key diagnostic property is that it will effervesce (bubble) when exposed to a dilute acid due to its carbonate composition.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007870972125,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/ae6b419a-il_fullxfull.7428037082_s7dc.jpg?v=1780935603"},{"product_id":"tumbled-desert-jasper-polished-owyhee-jasper","title":"Tumbled Desert Jasper: Polished Owyhee Jasper","description":"Desert Jasper. \nAppearance:\nDesert Jasper, also known as Owyhee Jasper or Picture Jasper, typically features earthy tones like beige, brown, cream, and light green, often with patterns resembling desert landscapes, hills, or layers. The stones in the image display these characteristic colors and patterns.\nForm:\nThe stones are tumbled and polished, which is a common form in which Desert Jasper is sold for collections, crafts, or decorative purposes.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007871004893,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/064e3a77-il_fullxfull.7038711031_6qrr.jpg?v=1780935607"},{"product_id":"light-purple-berber-amethyst-from-morocco","title":"Light purple Berber Amethyst from Morocco.","description":"Berber amethyst is a type of amethyst geode that comes from the Sidi Rahal area in Morocco. Key characteristics include: \nOrigin: It is mined from the Atlas mountains in Morocco, in a region known for producing these types of geodes. \nAppearance: The geodes often contain quartz crystals with a reddish or pinkish-purple amethyst coloration, which can be attributed to inclusions of hematite (oxidized iron). \nFormation: Some specimens are known to contain stalactite-like mineral formations beneath the druzy quartz layer.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007871267037,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/b8a14cad-il_fullxfull.7433699099_sshl.jpg?v=1780935607"},{"product_id":"native-copper-from-adams-county-pa-pre-1953","title":"Native Copper from Adams County Pa. Pre 1953.","description":"Native copper specimens from Adams County, Pennsylvania, are historically significant and highly collectible, often valued more as mineral specimens than for their base metal content. \n\nOrigin and History\nNative copper in Adams County is primarily found in the southwestern corner, particularly within Hamiltonban Township and the South Mountain region. \n\nKey Localities: Notable sites include Pine Mountain, the Virgin Mine, and the Greenstone Quarry.\nGeology: The copper typically occurs as grains, wires, or irregular masses within \"greenstone\" (metabasalt), often associated with minerals like epidote, quartz, and occasionally calcite.\nMining History: Efforts to mine copper in the county date back to the 1830s, with a brief \"backyard mining\" boom in Gettysburg around 1850. Most commercial operations ceased by the 1920s as they were not profitable on a large scale. \n\nThis piece was collected pre 1953. it weighs in at 4.021oz or 114.00 grams. measures roughly 5x1 inches.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007871299805,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/e6d7a8be-il_fullxfull.7812102337_tbkb.jpg?v=1780935607"},{"product_id":"purple-cubic-fluorite-on-quartz-from-china","title":"Purple Cubic Fluorite on quartz from China","description":"this specimen is a Purple Cubic Fluorite cluster on a Quartz matrix. \nKey Characteristics\nMineral Identification: The purple, cube-shaped crystals are Fluorite. Many specimens of this type exhibit \"phantom\" zoning, where darker purple squares are visible inside lighter crystals.\nAssociated Minerals: The Fluorite cubes are embedded in or resting on a white, crystalline Quartz matrix. Some similar specimens also contain traces of pyrite, pyrrhotite, or chlorite.\nCommon Origin: Specimens with this specific appearance—vibrant purple cubes on a pale, druzy, or needle-like quartz matrix—are frequently sourced from the Yindu Mine in Inner Mongolia, China. Other notable locations for similar cubic purple fluorite include the Shangbao Mine and various sites in the Hunan Province. \nThis piece is roughly 4.5x3 inches and weighs 6.993oz","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007871332573,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/fa7286ff-il_fullxfull.7764091560_1igk.jpg?v=1780935610"},{"product_id":"native-copper-from-adams-county-pa-pre-1954","title":"Native Copper from Adams County Pa. 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Most commercial operations ceased by the 1920s as they were not profitable on a large scale. \n\nThis piece was collected pre 1953. it weighs in at 4.200oz or 119.00 grams. measures roughly 3x1 and a quarter inches.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007871398109,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/76599979-il_fullxfull.7812083419_d7r8.jpg?v=1780935607"},{"product_id":"green-wavellite-specimen-botryoidal-mineral-cluster","title":"Green Wavellite Specimen: Botryoidal Mineral Cluster","description":"Green Wavellite is a secondary aluminum phosphate mineral with a distinctive appearance. \nAppearance:\nIt commonly forms as translucent green radial or spherical clusters, often described as \"botryoidal\" or \"starburst\" formations, on a matrix rock. \nColor:\nWhile green is the most common and desirable color, wavellite can also be found in shades of yellow, brown, gray, white, or even colorless, depending on impurities. \nOccurrence:\nWavellite is typically found in aluminous low-grade metamorphic rocks, phosphate rock deposits, and hydrothermal veins. 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It should be kept in dry environments to prevent it from dissolving or becoming brittle. \nThos specimen is roughly 5.5x4.5 inches and weighs in at 13oz.","brand":"Earth's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48007871660253,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/5115\/0557\/files\/b41ef111-il_fullxfull.7764066508_5xgw.jpg?v=1780935608"},{"product_id":"melanite-garnet-cluster-with-albite-aegirine-on-matrix","title":"Melanite Garnet Cluster With Albite \u0026 Aegirine On Matrix","description":"Melanite Garnet Cluster With Albite \u0026amp; Aegirine On Matrix\". \nExplanation:\nMelanite:\nThis is a black, opaque variety of andradite garnet, known for its distinctive black color. \nAlbite:\nThis is a white feldspar mineral, often found in association with other minerals like melanite in pegmatites and other rock types. 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