Agates
Beautiful Agates
Top agate specimens including Mexican, Lake Superior, and other worldwide types. Publisher of The Beauty of Banded Agates book.
www.beautifulagates.com agatemike@msn.com
Art & Photography
David J. Babulski, ArtistCrystal Pocket Studios
Watercolors, Prints, Commisions.
www.crystalpocketstudios.com
d.babulski@comcast.net
Frederick C. Wilda, Artist Natures Finest Creations®
Watercolors, Prints, Commissions.
www.naturesfinestcreations.com
info@naturesfinestcreations.com
Michael Bainbridge Photography
Mineral specimen photography.
mjb@theoccurrence.ca
www.theoccurrence.ca
Scovil Photography, Jeff Scovil
Mineral, Jewelry, Gem, Bead, and Fossil Photography.
www.scovilphoto.com
effscovil@earthlink.net
Susan M. Robinson, artist
Minerals, Fossils, Nature.
susanmrobinson@hotmail.com
Associations
Friends of Mineralogy
Friends of Mineralogy (FM) supports the collection of mineral specimens and the recognition of the scientific, economic, and aesthetic value of collecting. National Treasurer Regina Aumente.
www.friendsofmineralogy.org
raumente@aol.com
Mineralogical Society of America
Interested in minerals, crystals, rocks, or natural materials? Visit our Website for membership, publication, award, and education information and programs.
www.minsocam.org
business@minsocam.org
Equipment
Meiji Techno America
A complete line of high-quality stereo and compound microscopes, including: Incident and transmitted metallurgical and polarizing microscopes, research and general purpose stereo microscopes.
www.meijitechno.com
sales@meijitechno.com
Paleo Tools
Provides pneumatic tools for fossil and mineral preparation, from intricate work to large matrix removal.
www.paleotools.com
Gemstones
77 Diamonds
Specialists in bespoke engagement rings and diamond jewellery, over 120,000 certified diamonds to choose from. BJA member.
www.77diamonds.com
Geology Departments
Auburn University
www.auburn.edu/academic/science_math/geology/docs/
cookrob@mail.auburn.edu
Miami University
www.cas.muohio.edu/~rakovajf
Government Agencies
United States Geological Survey
www.usgs.gov
Minerals
AA Mineral Specimens
Supplying high-quality mineral specimens, fossils and fossil replicas, crystals, gemstones, decorative stones and specimen sets sourced worldwide.
www.aamineralspecimens.com
info@aamineralspecimens.com
Advancedminerals.com
TN's to cabinet specimens. Worldwide with special emphasis on the southeast United States.
www.advancedmineral.com
acmemining@hotmail.com
Barlow Gems
For Designer Cabochons custom cut for the creative jeweler, www.oakrocks.net for all your other rock and mineral needs!
www.barlowsgems.net
barlowgems@msn.com
Russ Behnke
161 Sherman Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-3352; 203-235-5467 (preferred) or 203-631-4567 (cell)
www.russbehnke.com
russbehnke@yahoo.com
Read my truly free ebook at www.russbehnke.com/book.html
Brice & Christophe Gobin
Worldwide fine specimens. We travel directly to the source: Pakistan, Morocco, Namibia, Congo, China … and more.
www.mineralsweb.com
gobin@club-internet.fr
Cascade Scepters
Specializing in high-quality, rare, and the most unusual forms of quartz.
www.cascadescepters.com
scepterguy@cascadescepters.com
ChroLithix
Find unique and unusual mineral specimens, meteorites, fossils, and fine jewelry.
www.chrolithix.com
dave@chrolithix.com
ColoradoMinerals.com
The best selection of Colorado minerals anywhere. Showroom by appointment.
www.coloradominerals.com
robert@coloradominerals.com
Crystal Classics
We have one of the world's largest and finest inventories of mineral specimens. Specializing in English Classics.
www.CrystalClassics.co.uk
orders@crystalclassics.co.uk
Cyberocks
Offering Minerals, Fossils, and Fluorescent Specimens from Worldwide Locations.
www.cyberocks.com
steven@cyberocks.com
Dakota Matrix Minerals
Fine minerals, rare species, specializing in South Dakota.
www.dakotamatrix.com
dakotamatrix@msn.com
Frank Daniels Minerals
Museum-quality mineral specimens from locations worldwide. Visit our virtual museum.
www.frankdanielsminerals.com
minerals@frankdanielsminerals.com
Douglass Minerals
Quality, Affordable Worldwide Minerals. Visit EBAY: drdavedouglass
www.douglassminerals.com
douglassminerals@aol.com
Edwards Minerals, LLC
info@edwardsminerals.comwww.edwardsminerals.com
Fabre Minerals
High-Quality Mineral Specimens from around the World.
www.fabreminerals.comwww.minerales.info
www.mineral-forum.com
Great Basin Minerals
Specializing in Minerals from the Great State of Nevada and from around the world. New finds, commercial recoveries, collecting tours, and buying/appraising collections.
www.greatbasinminerals.com
scottkleine@greatbasinminerals.com
KatyRockShop.com
Offering exciting rocks, minerals and fossils from all over the world. We have everything from small miniature to large cabinet specimens. You will find items for all collectors priced to fit your budget.
www.katyrockshop.com
katyrs09@yahoo.com
Kristalle
Minerals and Gold for Collectors.
www.kristalle.com
leicht@kristalle.com
Lehigh Minerals, James McEwen
Fine minerals for beginning and advanced collectors. Weekly auction with approximately 50 specimens per auction.
www.lehighmineralauction.comwww.lehighminerals.com
jim@lehighminerals.com
Lexcel Minerals
Log on! Rock on!
lexcelminerals.com
charlie@lexcelminerals.com
Mineral Classics
Dealing in fine minerals and gems for over 35 years.
www.minclassics.com
brian@minclassics.com
Mineral Movies
3D movies of fine minerals. See minerals in a whole new way!
www.mineralmovies.com
jeff@mineralmovies.com
Mineralogical Research Company
Mineral specimens for display and research, meteorites, books, micromount boxes, Mineralogical Record back issues, white cotton-filled boxes, loupes, ultraviolet lamps, stereo microscopes, video microscopes, geiger counters.
www.minresco.com
xtls@minresco.com
OBG International
World-Class Minerals for World-Class Collectors. Quality mineral specimens in all sizes and price ranges.
www.obgrocks.com
corson@infodyn.com
Spectrum Minerals
Offering cabinet-sized aesthetic minerals in a wide price range. Emphasis on fine crystals on matrix and dramatic color contrast.
www.spectrumminerals.com
admin@spectrumminerals.com
Tamarack Mineral Company
Fine Mineral Specimens, Classic Lake Superior Copper District Minerals, Thumbnail to Cabinet-Sized Specimens.
www.tamarackminerals.com
swhelan@tamarackminerals.com
Trafford-Flynn Minerals
Worldwide Mineral Specimens, from Thumbnail to Cabinet Sizes, plus out-of-print books.
www.trafford-flynn.com
info@trafford-flynn.com
Trinity Mineral Co., John Veevaert
Fine Mineral Specimens and the Web's 1st Auction.
www.trinityminerals.com
john@trinityminerals.com
UC Minerals
Your source for fine mineral specimens for all ranges of collecting interests. We have been online since 1997 and specialize in calcite and fluorites.
www.ucminerals.com
rick@ucminerals.com
Dan & Diana Weinrich
For the finest mineral specimens in all price ranges, classics to new finds. Regular auctions.
www.danweinrich.com
danweinrich@charter.net
Western Minerals
Providing Fine Mineral Specimens Since 1962.
www.wmtucson.com
schlepp@wmtucson.com
Wilensky Fine Minerals
Please visit our online gallery to view the finest known examples of aesthetic minerals.
stuwil@aol.comwww.wilenskyminerals.com
Wright's Rock Shop
Minerals from Beginner to Master Collector with over 20 Galleries.
www.wrightsrockshop.com
wrightsr@ipa.net
Museums
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
One of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems.
www.carnegiemnh.org/exhibits/hillman.htm
wilsonm@carnegiemnh.org
Matilda and Karl Pfeiffer Foundation Museum
World-Class Mineral Collection; Keokuk, Iowa, Geodes; Native American Artifacts; 1071 Heritage Park Drive, Piggott, AR 72454; 870-598-3228.
www.pfeifferfoundation.com
pfeifferfnd@centurytel.net
New Mexico Socorro Museum
Worldwide exhibit and research collections specializing in minerals of New Mexico, southwestern U.S., and Mexico.
wwlueth@nmt.edu
geoinfo.nmt.edu/museum
Tellus Science Museum
Tellus Science museum features galleries on minerals, dinosaurs, transportation, and hands-on science. The Weinman Mineral Gallery is of special interest to mineral collectors, with exhibits on Georgia and international minerals and gems, mining, and geology; 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120; 770-606-5700. Executive Director: Jose Santamaria
www.tellusmuseum.org
joses@tellusmuseum.org
Royal Ontario Museum (Toronto)
Department of Earth Sciences New Dynamic Earth Gallery.
www.rom.on.ca
Publications
Environment
Science and Policy for Sustainable Development
www.environmentmagazine.org
Mineralogical Almanac
Mineral Books and Videos from Russia.
www.minbook.com
minbooks@online.ru
Mineralogical Association of Canada
Books for the collector: Encyclopedia of Mineral Names, Geology of Gem Deposits, Pegmatites by David London. Become a member and receive The Canadian Mineralogist and Elements.
www.mineralogicalassociation.ca
office@mineralogicalassociation.ca
Mineral News
A monthly newsletter for mineral collectors dedicated to descriptive mineralogy and new specimen discoveries!
www.mineralnews.com
news@excaliburmineral.com
Rock & Gem Magazine
Index for current issue of Rock & Gem Magazine, showdate listings, links to resource Websites and more.
www.rockngem.com
Rocks & Minerals Magazine
The magazine for everyone interested in minerals, rocks, and fossils.
www.rocksandminerals.org
rocksandminerals@fuse.net
Weatherwise
The Power, The Beauty, The Excitement.
www.weatherwise.org
Shows
Cincinnati Geofair 2011
45th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show. May 7 & 8, 2011.
www.geofair.com
tehuizing@fuse.net
Denver Gem & Mineral Show
September 17–19, 2010. Denver's big one, with 125 dealers and 100 exhibitors, in conjunction with the Colorado Fossil Expo.
www.denvermineralshow.com
bobl@denvermineralshow.comglowrock@netscape.net
FineMineralShow.com
Now three shows full of world-class dealers from all over the world: the Westward Look Show in Tucson in February, the Houston Fine Mineral Show in May, and the San Francisco Fine Mineral Show in San Rafael in July. All Friday through Sunday shows, open to the public.
www.finemineralshow.com
dave@finemineralshow.com
Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show
October 8–10, 2010. Hosted by Michigan Mineralogical Society. Fabulous Museum Exhibits & Collector Displays, Choice Dealers, Lectures, and Demonstrations.
www.michmin.org
briarhillwerner@comcast.net
Martin Zinn Expositions
www.mzexpos.com
mz0955@aol.com
Specimen Mining
Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground
Hunt for Herkimer “diamonds” in beautiful upstate New York, camp next door. Open mid-April through mid-October. 1-800-579-3426.
www.crystalgrove.com
fun@crystalgrove.com
Fluorite Specimens from the Rogerley Mine, Weardale, England.
www.ukminingventures.com
jfish@ukminingventures.com

