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CABINET MINERALSCabinet-sized minerals (>6cm across) The minerals in this group are larger, and therefore often perceived as more valuable or more precious than other minerals. These are appropriate for collectors that like larger minerals, and have the room in their display cases for this size. The minerals were selected for their exemplary color, crystal size, and uncommon localities.
MINIATURESChoice miniature-sized minerals Miniature minerals are larger than thumbnail size (>2.5 cm) yet smaller than the minerals above. Miniature minerals offer high quality at affordable prices. Many collectors restrict their collections to miniature minerals (like I do, because I live in NYC where space at home is at a premium). These miniature minerals were selected for unusual localities, uncommon mineral species, or unique crystallization habits that will make them special in any collectors display cabinets.
THUMBNAILSThumbnail-sized specimens mounted in Perky-style display boxes Thumbnail minerals are defined as fitting inside an imaginary one inch (25 mm) cube. Their small size does not mean they are not as desirable. Perfect minerals, with no visible damage, are often only obtainable in thumbnail-sized specimens. Thumbnail minerals will come mounted in clear-topped display boxes, known as Perky boxes, that make for easy handling and protection from damage, which makes them good for young collectors. The thumbnail minerals below were selected for classic localities, desirable mineral species, and uncommon occurrences.
SPECIALSFor that special person in your life The minerals below are some of my best minerals, though I certainly have more expensive minerals in my Very Best Gallery, but these were selected for their quality, unique occurrences, and classic provenance. Several of these minerals are from famous finds, years ago, that are no longer available except from old collections, including a few from my private collection. This group varies by size, beginning with the largest towards the top.
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