{"title":"Asia Minerals","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-heading text-lg text-grey-charcoal mb-2 flex items-center gap-2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(211, 215, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMining History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed\"\u003eAsia spans extraordinary geological diversity. The Skardu region of Pakistan's Himalayas produces world-class Aquamarines, Myanmar remains the premier source of the finest Rubies and India's Deccan Traps is famous for it's world renowned Zeolites. in modern times, China has burst on to the scene with world-class specimens of Fluorite, Scheelite, Pyromorphite and Stibnite to name a few but a love affair with minerals in this part of the world goes back thousands of years, with imperial Jade and Sri Lanka and Kashmir sapphires all being highly coveted by Asia's royal dynasties for millennia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-heading text-lg text-grey-charcoal mb-2 flex items-center gap-2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"w-1 h-6 bg-gold-metallic\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(211, 215, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed\"\u003eAquamarine, Topaz, Corundum, Jade, Fluorite, Scheelite, Stilbite, Apophyllite, Cinnabar, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scheelite-on-quartz-chenzou-china","title":"Scheelite on Quartz - Chenzou, China.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare small-cabinet mineral specimen featuring high-quality, perfectly terminated pseudo-octahedral crystals of brown, translucent Scheelite with lustrous faces on a Quartz matrix. A scattering of contrasting Golden Iron Pyrite micro-crystals are also present. \u003cbr\u003eSourced from Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Weight= 25.8grams\u003cbr\u003e•Length= 5.4cm\u003cbr\u003e•Width= 2.9cm\u003cbr\u003e•Height= 1.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56842716447055,"sku":"GM001","price":119.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1536\/0847\/files\/20250410-124311.jpg?v=1768784028"},{"product_id":"fluorite","title":"Fluorite - Kharan District, Pakistan.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine, high-quality small-cabinet display mineral specimen of fluorescent, transparent and lustrous cubic Fluorite from Kharan District, Balochistan, Pakistan. The crystals are well-terminated with a colouration that is greyish-white\/colourless with purple and blue zoning towards the exterior that is also fluorescent under UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComes with old Midland Minerals display label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Weight= 127.3grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Length= 5.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Width= 4.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Height= 3.7cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56842747019599,"sku":"GM002","price":179.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1536\/0847\/files\/20250427-124628.jpg?v=1768785676"},{"product_id":"untitled-15aug_23-09-50","title":"Fluorite on Druzy Quartz - Zhejiang, China.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous 'small-cabinet mineral specimen of octahedral Fluorite crystals on a Druzy Quartz matrix from Zhejiang, China. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gemmy Fluorite crystals are teal in colour and exhibit a beautiful purple zoning towards the exterior. The contrast against the lustrous white druzy Quartz crystals is striking \u0026amp; the isolated crystal is particularly exceptional. The largest crystal measures 2.5cm along the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of the specimen is prepped for display purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Weight - 310.4g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•length - 10.7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Width - 7.8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Height - 3.9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58484911112527,"sku":"GM009","price":599.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1536\/0847\/files\/20260711-132218.jpg?v=1786832501"},{"product_id":"siderite-and-dolomite-guizhou-china","title":"Siderite and Dolomite - Guizhou, China.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional 'small-cabinet' mineral specimen of golden lustrous Siderite with associated Dolomite crystals from Bijie City, Hezhang, Guizhou Province, China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pearly lustre of the white, saddle-shaped Dolomite crystals contrast beautifully against the equally lustrous bladed Siderite crystals. The specimen can be displayed from several angles and both crystal habits a perfect in form across the entire specimen with no damage anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Weight - 212.8grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Length - 7.8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Width - 5.2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Height - 4.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58484983726415,"sku":"GM010","price":299.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1536\/0847\/files\/20260711-134214.jpg?v=1786833350"},{"product_id":"untitled-16aug_00-03-20","title":"Gem Calcite - Chenzhou, China.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite 'small-cabinet' display mineral specimen featuring gem Calcite on matrix eith a colourless - subtle beige colouration from Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main feature feature of the specimen is the unmissable, large, isolated optical crystal measuring 5.8cm in length, that's sits centrally on the matrix surrounded by an array of smaller crystals that completely cover the front face of the matrix. Throughout the specimen, each crystal displays gem-transparency and every face has a vitreous lustre. The large crystal 'glows' when backlit or under natural sunlight with rainbows dancing internally. The bifringent nature of the Calcite magnifies it's ability to refract the light it recieves, adding to the crystals 'glow'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen is glued to an acrylic base but this can be easily removed if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Weight - 198.3grams (including base)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Length - 7.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Width - 6.9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Height - 4.8cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58485084356943,"sku":"GM011","price":249.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1536\/0847\/files\/20260711-134332.jpg?v=1786835322"},{"product_id":"genthelvite-and-dolomite-on-magnetite-huanggang-mine-china","title":"Genthelvite and Dolomite on Magnetite - Huanggang Mine, China.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn attractive, fine 'small-cabinet mineral specimen of rare Genthelvite and Dolomite on Magnetite from Huanggang Mine, Keshiketeng Co., Inner Mongolia, China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo pristine clusters of translucent, lustrous 'burnt orange' - 'copper-coloured' tetrahedral Genthelvite crystals take centre stage of this specimen, crowning a matrix of metallic Magnetite crystals after Quartz. Complimenting the Genthelvite crystals are several groupings of white Dolomite crystals that also provide a really nice contrast contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen comes with an old 'Pristine Minerals' display label and an old 'Midland Minerals' display label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Weight = 183.0 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Length = 6.7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Width = 4.2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Height = 4.1cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58638672625999,"sku":"GM006","price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1536\/0847\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_02fb197a-b620-4c15-babf-6b5652971c24.jpg?v=1788285910"},{"product_id":"gem-calcite-chenzhou-china-copy","title":"Gem Calcite - Chenzhou, China.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite 'small-cabinet' display mineral specimen featuring an isolated gem Calcite crystal on matrix from Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest crystal is perfect and measures 4.0cm in length, sitting centrally on the matrix surrounded by an array of smaller crystals that completely cover the front face of the matrix. Throughout the specimen, each crystal displays gem-transparency and every face has a vitreous lustre. The large crystal 'glows' when backlit or under natural sunlight with rainbows dancing internally. 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