Beauty in Minerals

The fern-like tracery of pyrolusite
Upon the old red sandstone, brought to light
By hammer blows upon the solid stone,
Can cause geologists as much delight
As any tree or shrub or flower they own.

The golden coloring of orpiment,
Reflected rays from rhodochrosite, sent
Scintillating through clean, crystal air,
Can cause geologists as much delight
As any mountain scene – however fair.

The brilliant green effect on willemite;
The rich rose tint to pure snow-white calcite,
To those who see it in the dark of day
Produced under the ultra violet ray,
Is cause for joy, rising to a great height.

— F.H.M.       

Golden Dreams

The Collector is the home to one of the country’s finest selections of outstanding mineral specimens. We have literally thousands of pieces in our inventory and every year make several overseas trips to bring back more. Below are some of the highlights:

• Mogok minerals – We visit Burma several times each year to bring you the finest in mineral specimens from the famed Mogok Stone Tract, home of the pigeon’s blood ruby. This includes ruby, sapphire, spinel, peridot, topaz, tourmaline and others.
• Himalaya mine tourmaline – Pala International, our parent company, operated this mine for over 20 years. Thus we have an outstanding inventory of tourmalines from this storied deposit.
• Tanzanite crystals from Tanzania.

Click here to view our minerals at the Collector Web Site
Click here for information on Pala’s mining activities