{"title":"AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND's MINERALS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAustralian New Zealand minerals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian New Zealand minerals are collected and curated for serious collectors worldwide. Our selection showcases remarkable diversity and exceptional quality sourced directly from Australia and New Zealand. Each specimen is hand-selected to meet the high standards dedicated collectors expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese specimens represent some of the finest geological treasures from these regions. Many contain traces of potassium, calcium carbonate, and gypsum, contributing to their unique compositions. From vibrant crocoite crystals and smoky quartz to native pyrite and precious opal, the range is broad and carefully curated. Australian localities such as Tasmania and Victoria are particularly well represented. Every piece includes full locality data to support provenance and collection records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that due to the delicate and brittle nature of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystals2collect.com\/collections\/crocoite-tassies-proud-buy-now\" title=\"Australian-New Zealand Minerals\"\u003ecrocoite\u003c\/a\u003e, we cannot accept returns. Shipping requires extra care. We will send you photos showing how your specimens are packed before dispatch. Your specimen arrives safely, or we work with you to resolve any issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick any specimen image to view additional photos and full details, including dimensions (300 240 340 LWD in mm), weight (in grams), locality, and SKU. New specimens are added regularly, so check back often to find fresh additions to our Australian New Zealand minerals collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amber-crystals-minerals-crystals2collect-rocks-amber_kauri_gum-copal_amber","title":"AMBER KAURI GUM, COPAL AMBER, NORTHERN ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND (small cabinet)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAMBER KAURI GUM, COPAL AMBERÂ \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAmber is the fossilized resin of trees, valued for its color and natural allure since the Neolithic era, and has been crafted into gemstones since ancient times. It is commonly utilized in jewelry and is also recognized for its purported healing properties in traditional medicine.Â \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber is categorized into five classes based on its chemical composition. As it begins as a viscous tree resin, it often encapsulates various plant and animal materials. Additionally, amber found in coal seams is referred to as resinite, while the specific type located in New Zealand coal seams is known as ambrite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystals2Collect A.C.N 651.525.727 Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"80 40 15 22 \/ NORTHERN ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND \/ 886-02","offer_id":49739998626068,"sku":"886-02","price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/2047\/9764\/files\/20250101_112221.jpg?v=1769222039"},{"product_id":"chlorargyrite-embolite-chlorargyrite_bromium-crystals-minerals-rocks-crystals2collect","title":"CHLOROARGYRITE VAR. BROMIAN (EMBOLITE) CONSOLS MINE BROKEN HILL, Yancowinna County, AUSTRALIA EXTREMELY RARE  MINIATURE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChloroargyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e, the extremely rare mineral form of silver chloride (AgCl), is primarily found as a secondary mineral resulting from the oxidation of silver deposits. It crystallizes within the isometricâ€“hexoctahedral class and typically appears in massive or columnar forms, though it can also be found as colorless to yellow cubic crystals. Notably, its color shifts to brown or purple when exposed to light. With a Mohs hardness of 1 to 2, it is relatively soft and has a specific gravity of 5.55, making it quite dense. Known also as cerargyrite, it is referred to as horn silver when weathered by desert conditions. A variant known as bromian chlorargyrite, or embolite, is also prevalent. This mineral is insoluble in water and is often found alongside native silver, cerussite, iodargyrite, atacamite, malachite, jarosite, and various iron-manganese oxides. Chlorargyrite was first identified in 1875 in the Broken Hill district of New South Wales, Australia, with the Bridal Chamber deposit in Lake Valley, New Mexico, being nearly pure chlorargyrite. 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While pure fluorite is colorless and transparent under both visible and ultraviolet light, impurities often impart vibrant colors, making it a popular choice for ornamental and lapidary applications. In industrial contexts, fluorite serves as a flux in smelting processes and is utilized in the manufacture of specific glasses and enamels. The highest purity grades of fluorite are essential for producing fluoride, which is a key component in the production of hydrofluoric acid, a precursor for many fluorine-containing fine chemicals. Additionally, optically clear fluorite exhibits unique properties, such as anomalous partial dispersion, which allows its refractive index to vary with light wavelength, making it advantageous for crafting apochromatic lenses and valuable in photographic optics. 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The ideal chemical formula for strontianite is SrCO3, with a molar mass of 147.63 g, although calcium (Ca) can replace up to 27% of the strontium (Sr) cations, and barium (Ba) can substitute for up to 3.3%. Discovered in 1791 in Strontian, Argyllshire, Scotland, where strontium was identified the year prior, strontianite specimens are uncommon. However, strontium itself is relatively abundant in the Earth's crust, occurring at 370 parts per million by weight and 87 parts per million by moles, making it more prevalent than copper. Strontium is never found in its free form in nature, with celestine (SrSO4) and strontianite (SrCO3) being the primary ores. The predominant method for producing strontium metal involves reducing strontium oxide with aluminum. 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This similarity is significant, as mimetite is part of a mineral series that includes both pyromorphite (Pb5(PO4)3Cl) and vanadinite (Pb5(VO4)3Cl). Noteworthy locations for mimetite include Mapimi in Durango, Mexico, and Tsumeb in Namibia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGREY: Coronadite\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePb(Mn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e4+\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csub\u003e6\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e3+\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e16 ,Â  \u003c\/sub\u003eserves as the lead endmember of the hollandite group, which consists of tectomanganates characterized by a 2 Ã— 2 tunnel structure. This extremely rare mineral is named in honor of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, an explorer known for his journeys in the southwestern United States. 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