Rare Minerals Earth

02/02/2026

There is something quietly powerful about holding a crystal.

Not because it is “perfect”, but because it exists at all. Form organised out of pressure. Light caught in geometry. A material that took its time.

I think that is why people keep coming back to them.

Some people approach crystals through science. Some through symbolism. Some through energy. For me, it has always been all of it at once. The logic. The wonder. The feeling that you are holding something older than language, older than our worries, older than the version of you that woke up this morning.

And there is comfort in that.

Crystals have been carried, worn, placed in temples, and buried with the dead. Not because they were fantasy objects, but because they endured. They lasted. They reminded people that beauty can survive heat, weight, and time.

Rare Minerals Earth is not just a shop for me. It is my way of sharing that reverence. A space where science, wonder, and reflection can sit side by side without arguing.

This is slow material. It asks you to pause. To look properly. To remember you are standing on something unimaginably old.

And maybe, for a second, you see yourself differently too. Not as unfinished. As still forming.

If this resonates, tell me what you feel when you hold a crystal.

01/02/2026

Anyone interested in joining us, we will be at Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show on the 15 March :)

Rare Minerals Earth will be trading at the next Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show.

They specialise in rare and highly aesthetic raw crystals, with most stock left natural and unpolished. They’ll be bringing a mix including red beryl, alexandrite, tanzanite, imperial topaz, high grade raw aquamarine, raw emeralds, celestite geodes, Moldavite, Libyan Desert Glass, Rizalites, Colombianites, high grade peridot, and exceptional fluorites from all over the world and lots more.

Wherever possible, the business sources directly from the mine. Alex Ehrlich, who is the owner comes from a trade union background and working conditions in the mines are a genuine priority, not an afterthought. He only works with mines and small scale operations where people are treated fairly: safety is taken seriously, and the land is respected. He avoids suppliers who cannot clearly explain provenance and extraction methods, and he prioritises long term relationships over one off deals. Ethical working conditions and environmental responsibility sit at the core of how Rare Minerals Earth operates.

If you’re attending, do go and see their offering :)

30/01/2026

We are not an ordinary crystal shop. We curate like collectors, and we source like explorers. Every raw specimen is chosen for rarity, clean form, strong colour, and the small details that separate a good piece from an average one. We also pay attention to how a piece feels to live with, the energy, the atmosphere it brings. This reel is just a quick look at what makes the cut. A little mystery, a lot of attention to detail.

29/01/2026

Beautiful Swiss Alpine Quartz pieces for sale. Like a piece? DM me? Once they’re gone, they’re gone. We interviewed the miner of these pieces yesterday, watch this space 👀

27/01/2026

Hey guys,

This one is a real beauty!

Mineral: Fluorite on sulphide rich matrix
Locality: Milpo Mine area, Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Weight: 400 g
Size: 7 x 6 x 5 cm
Crystal form: Intergrown cubic cluster on matrix
UV reaction: Strong blue fluorescence

22/01/2026

This impressive 1.3 kilo fluorite cluster with calcite crystals shows a naturally layered “pineapple” formation, combining translucent lavender-grey fluorite with blades of golden-brown calcite. The contrast between these two minerals gives the specimen a sculptural quality and a distinctive sense of movement. Completely unpolished and unaltered, it displays as found, rich in texture and natural geometry. Available for purchase

20/01/2026

🇧🇷 Brazil never fails to provide me with some real beauties. Watch this space 👀

19/01/2026

I am frequently told I have some of the highest grade raw aquamarine specimens by my customers and as a March baby, blue Beryl is one of my favourites. Please check out my aquamarine highlights on my Insta home page and reach out for options. These photos showcase aquamarine from Xuan Le Mine, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam. Home to some of the finest aquamarine in the world

17/01/2026

I only sell the highest quality minerals, this is Swiss Alpine Quartz from the Alps. Purchase from me, Morion, Faden, Smoky Quartz, Rutile included Quartz - if you dare add a premium collector’s item to your shelf or sacred space 😉

15/01/2026

Swiss Alpine quartz formed deep inside mountain fissures, in places that only open for a short time each year.

These crystals were hand collected by Alpine mountaineers working in narrow clefts high in the Swiss Alps. No machines. No shortcuts. Just patience, skill, and respect for the mountain.

This collection includes classic Alpine quartz, smoky quartz, deep morion, faden quartz, crystals with natural inclusions, and rare Swiss pink fluorite.

Each piece is different. Each one carries its own quiet history.

Soon, I will be speaking directly with the mountaineer who recovered these crystals himself. His story is worth waiting for.

11/01/2026

Milpo fluorite from Peru is already respected among collectors, but what makes these three specimens stand out are their internal sulphide and sulphosalt inclusions.

Boulangerite and geochronite form fine metallic threads inside the fluorite, with touches of pyrite in parts of the crystals. This combination is a recognised Milpo style that serious fluorite collectors actively look for, not just for colour, but for the mineralogical detail inside the crystal.

These are pieces you keep coming back to. The kind that look different depending on the light, or the angle you hold them. Three from the same place, and none of them quite the same.

09/01/2026

Spessartine garnets from the Navegadora Mine in Brazil.

Specimen-grade material from this locality was recovered mainly in the early 2000s, with no further recorded production since. Today, these garnets are only available from historic stock held in collections.

They are known for their etched crystal surfaces and their deep red colour, which becomes a rich wine glow when backlit. Sizes are typically small, but the colour and surface character are what made this locality so respected.

We currently have a small selection available. DM for choices and pricing