Explore the richness and diversity of nature with our Stones and Minerals collection. Treasures from the Earth that will fascinate science enthusiasts and surprise those looking for unusual gifts. Choose from our superb gemstones, crystals and geodes.
Crystals and stones in this collection are natural minerals and geological specimens: amethyst geodes and clusters, raw labradorite, tumbled gemstone sets, break-your-own geodes, selenite and quartz, plus a few clearly labelled replicas such as resin fossil plaques. They come from mineral suppliers in Brazil, Uruguay, Morocco and Madagascar, and every natural piece is unique in shape and colour.
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From 6 upwards. A geode, a crystal tree or a gem dig kit turns a pocket full of pebbles into the beginning of a real collection.
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Parents, friends and colleagues looking for a natural object that is both decor and science: an amethyst geode, a selenite lamp, a fossil plaque.
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Anyone who wants the real thing: amethyst, quartz and agate specimens, and replicas clearly labelled as such.
Decide between a specimen to display, a set to collect and handle, or an activity: cracking a geode open or digging stones out of plaster is a different gift from a polished cluster on a shelf.
| Type | Best for | Format | Price |
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| Gemstone sets and tumbled stones | Collectors, children, first stones | 10 to 20 polished stones | £16 to £30 |
| Break your own geodes | Activity, birthdays, ages 6+ | 3 to 6 whole geodes | £20 to £35 |
| Amethyst, quartz and labradorite specimens | Shelves, desks, decor | Cluster or raw piece, 5 to 15 cm | £25 to £54 |
| Fossil replicas and crystal lamps | Display, prehistory and light | Resin plaque, lit crystal | £45 to £90 |
Clean quartz and amethyst with a soft brush and lukewarm water. Keep selenite dry, it is a soft mineral that dissolves slowly. Replicas are described as such on their product pages.
A geode starts as a gas bubble in cooling lava; mineral-rich water seeps in over thousands of years and crystals grow inward from the walls, which is why the outside is dull rock and the inside sparkles. Amethyst is quartz coloured purple by traces of iron and natural radiation.
Free UK delivery over £45 and 30 days to return it. To grow crystals rather than buy them, the crystal growing kits; to dig them out, the gem dig kits.
