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Latest Mineral News from OBG Gems and Minerals

This is where we'll announce the release of the most recent gem and mineral specimens and other additions to our web site. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.


June 14, 2009

New Mineral Specimens Added

This update features very large specimens - cabinet and large cabinet size!

New!We have added some very nice new mineral specimens in all price ranges, including Cuprian Adamite from Mapimi, Mexico; Tetrahedrite from Casapalca, Peru; Atacamite from Chile; large Creedite clusters from Durango, Mexico; Danburite from Charcas, Mexico; large Brazilian and Namibian Elbaite crystals; Quartz scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico; and large Quartz crystals from Diamantina, Brazil.

Adamite crystals
Bright Cuprian Adamite from Mapimi, Mexico!
Creedite crystals
Large, museum quality Creedite Crystal Clusters from Durango, Mexico!
Elbaite crystals
Large single Elbaite Crystals from Namibia and Brazil!
Atacamite crystals
Unique, colorful Atacamite on Chrysocolla from Copiapo, Chile!
Tetrahedrite crystals
Large Tetrahedrite Crystals from Casapalca, Peru!
Danburite crystals
Large Danburite Crystals from Charcas, Mexico!
Quartz crystal scepters
Amazing Quartz Crystal Scepters from Chihuahua, Mexico!
Quartz crystals
Large, brilliantly clear Quartz Crystals from Diamantina, Brazil!
Quartz crystals
Large, showy Quartz Crystals with Pyrite from the Mundo Nuevo Mine, La Libertad, Peru!
Spessartine crystals
Classic Spessartine and Smoky Quartz Crystals from Tongbei, China!

May 19, 2009

New Mineral Specimens Added

Exceptional Museum Quality Pyrargyrites!

New!We have just added two amazing Pyrargyrite specimens from the famous silver mining district at Fresnillo, Mexico!

These are both museum quality pieces, of a size and quality rarely seen in the marketplace today.

Pyrargyrite crystals
Gorgeous Pyrargyrite crystals with Calcite rhombs from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico!
Pyrargyrite crystals
One of a kind, museum quality Pyrargyrite crystals with Calcite scalenohedrons from the Proana Mine, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico!

April 15, 2009

New Mineral Specimens Added

We have added some very nice new thumbnail mineral specimens in all price ranges, including Acanthite, Proustite and Pyrargyrite from the famous Uchucchacua Mine, Peru and some beautiful Fluorite specimens from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia!

Acanthite crystals
Unique Acanthite crystals pseudomorph after Argentite from Peru!
Proustite crystals
Deep red Proustite crystals from Peru!
Pyrargyrite crystals
Well formed Pyrargyrite crystals from Peru!
Fluorite crystals
Brilliant Fluorite crystals from the Erongo Mountains, Namibia!
On Sale!

Mineral Specimens Added - April 2, 2009

We have added several dozen exciting new mineral specimens in all price ranges, including the rare cesium beryl analogue - Pezzottaite!

Pezzottaite specimens
Exceptional, rare Pezzottaite crystals from the type locality in Madagascar!
Watermelon Tourmaline crystals
Beautiful, zoned Watermelon Tourmaline crystals from the Pederneira Mine in Brazil!
Tanzanian Spessartine Garnet crystals
Brilliant Spessartine crystals from the exciting new find at Loliondo, Tanzania! 
Pearceite crystals
Unique Pearceite crystals from Peru!


February 20, 2009

All Charlie Key Collection Specimens Reduced by 25%!

We have just reduced the price of all of our mineral specimens from the Charlie Key Collection.

These are world-class mineral specimens (Amethyst, Aquamarine, Calcite, Demantoid, Dioptase, Elbaite, Ettringite, Fluorite, specular Hematite, Kutnahorite, twinned Microcline, Prehnite, Rhodochrosite, Schorl, and others) from this renowned African mineral collector, from famous localities such as the Erongo Mountains, the Kalahari Manganese Field (Wessels and N'Chwaning Mines), Brandberg, Riemvasmaak, and Kaokoveld. Don't miss them! See them now!


We Now Offer Gift Certificates!

Don't have time to shop for your favorite rockhound? The solution is easy! Just buy them a Gift Certificate using the button below. You can choose to have it sent via email or print it out and deliver it personally. They are available in amounts from $25.00 up and do not expire!


August 15, 2008

New Mineral Specimens Added

We have just added several dozen new mineral specimens in all price ranges:


February 1, 2008

We have recently acquired a significant portion of the Charlie Key Collection of African Minerals!

There are almost 800 mineral specimens from the Erongo Mountains, Kaokoveld, Brandberg, Wessels, N'Chwaning, Tsumeb and many other world-famous localities!

Featured mineral species are:

These are truly world-class pieces! We will be featuring this collection at the upcoming 2008 Tucson Gem & Mineral Show (Booth 14 East, Main Floor, Tucson Convention Center). View a sampling and read all about them here!


May 1, 2007

Bisbee Show!

OBG International will be exhibiting and selling at the 2007 Bisbee Mineral Show in Bisbee, AZ on Saturday and Sunday May 26 & 27, 2007, Queen Mine Tour Bldg., 478 Dart Rd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

In addition to a vast selection of Arizona minerals, including Wulfenite from several classic localities, we will be offering:

We hope to see you there!


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