Specimen at a glance
| Mineral | Mixed mineral specimens |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Varies by piece |
| Mohs hardness | Varies |
| Crystal system | Varies |
| Locality | New Jersey and New York |
| Form | Lot / parcel |
| You receive | The exact lot pictured |
About this specimen
New Jersey’s Paterson-area trap rock quarries and New York’s diverse mineral localities are two very different but equally storied collecting grounds — New Jersey best known for zeolite-family minerals like prehnite, stilbite, and datolite found in basalt vesicles, and New York for classics ranging from Herkimer diamond quartz to garnet and calcite.
This lot brings together fourteen small mixed specimens sourced from both states, giving you a genuine cross-section of Northeastern mineral collecting rather than a single curated species. Sizes are mostly under an inch, well suited to a thumbnail or micro-mount collection. Sold as the complete lot of fourteen pieces shown.
Mixed mineral specimens: the science
- Northern New Jersey’s basalt quarries are famous for zeolites, prehnite, calcite, and quartz that grew in old lava gas pockets.
- New York’s Mohawk Valley and Adirondacks add quartz, calcite, and garnet-bearing rock to the region’s variety.
- Mixed lots are a classic way to start a reference collection and practice identification with streak, hardness, and luster tests.
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Questions about this piece
What is mixed mineral specimens?
This is a collector’s lot of natural mineral specimens from the listed region, a hands-on way to explore several minerals from one area at once.
Where was it found?
This lot comes from New Jersey and New York. We list a locality whenever it is known, because where a mineral formed is part of its story and its value.
How hard is it, and how should I care for it?
Minerals vary in hardness. Store pieces separately so harder ones do not scratch softer ones, and dust rather than wash.
Is this the exact lot I will receive?
Yes. This lot was photographed as a group, and you receive the pieces shown.
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