Fossil - Pea Crab Pinnixa sp.

Fossil - Pea Crab Pinnixa sp.An abundant medium growing crab species found in the shallow seabed of the middle Miocene Monterey Formation, Pea Crabs of the genus Pinnixa lived in what is now modern day California approximately 12 16 million years ago. Beautifully preserved on slabs of flat shale, the crab fossil's color can vary from brown to gold depending on what minerals were present at time of fossilization. These unique fossil specimens show excellent articulation and detail

Also known as antimonite

As a mineral specimen or gemstone Barite can be found in many colors including vibrant reds

from prismatic crystals to fibrous wisps

As a mineral specimen stibnite crystals form intricate and almost otherworldly shapes

Amethyst has been sought after since ancient times as a gemstone and decorative object

the Creede Quadrangle in Colorado

high shine mica and range in hue from nearly clear to classic sea green to deep blue

fluorite specimens have been prized since ancient times and are now among the most popular minerals in the collecting world

these calymene trilobites are common in south eastern Tazzarine region of Morocco

Rainbow or peacock pyrite is a much rarer form of pyrite named for the unmistakable and incredibly vibrant rainbow-colored iridescence it displays

and under optimal conditions these insects will be clearly visible within the fossilized amber pieces

Incredible specimens of natural uncut aquamarine from Mount Little Xuebaodong in Sichuan