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We specialize in the sale of mineral specimens from major locations across South Africa and Namibia. With regular buying trips we aim to continually provide you with new and interesting specimens.
Amethyst Twin - Brandberg, Namibia
KALAHARI MANGANESE FIELDS
Near Kuruman, South Africa, we can share a wide selection of minerals from this area.
Ettringite on Matrix - Kalahari Manganese Fields, Kuruman, South Africa
BRANDBERG - Namibia
Quartz at its best. Deep amethyst, amazingly clear smokey quartz, enhydro's, prehnite and iron oxide in combinations of the above as found nowhere else on the planet.
Amethyst on Matrix - Brandberg Namibia
TSUMEB - Namibia
Tsumeb specimens surely need no introduction.
Azurite on Matrix
ERONGO MOUNTAINS
An area of Namibia well known for its Aquamarine, Schorls, Garnets, Hyalite, Quartz and more.
Aquamarine with Schorl - Erongo, Namibia
OTHER SOUTH AFRICAN LOCATIONS
Mostly Qaurtz localities like the Orange River and Magaliesberg.
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If you would like to recieve our monthly Kalahari Minerals Newsletter simply send us an email using Contact - above left
A basic email with the month's coming uploads as well as info and pics relating to local mineral specimens and mining areas.
Red Iron Oxide Quartz - Orange River, South Africa |
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| MINERAL SEARCH |
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You can search for specimens by area using the buttons in the frame below or you can use the search function. The dropdown menu of minerals will only give results of minerals that have been classified under that mineral type. For example: A specimen of Aquamarine and Tourmaline will be classified under aquamarine.
If you Search for Tourmaline in the dropdown menu the specimen in the example will not appear. Click on the search button (below right) to access the search function. If you type the mineral you are looking for into the search box you will get many more hits on almost any mineral search you do. |
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Mimetite crystals on Matrix - Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia. |
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| ORDERING |
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Built into the site is the ability to add specimens to your order form. You will see the "add" button below the specimen details. You can also add the specimen ID number in yourself (Eg: Ame001B)
Postage and Payment details will be arranged by E-mail. We accept credit card payments with our secure online credit card facility as well as payments made via PayPal.
All specimens are sent by Registered Airmail and delivery worldwide takes between 10 and 14 days.
The minumum postage cost is US$ 9 for one specimen, but 5 specimens combined can easily be as low as $10 to have all 5 delivered.
Online since 11 May 2001
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CONTACT DETAILS:
Reine Cell: +27 (0)82 57 888 56
Reine Cell:(from US)
011-27-82-57 888 56
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| Kalahari Minerals on Facebook |
A totally redesigned Kalahari Minerals site is currently under construction and we are aiming for completion by the end of October.
The new site will bring a totally new look and feel with loads of functionality. We are also proud to share many new specimens and more material for top end collectors.
The NEW Kalahari Minerals - coming soon!!! |
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| Erongo Aquamarines - 28 March |
This upload features a few Erongo aquamarines. All with good colour and varying clarity.
Aquamarine Crystal - Erongo Mountains, Namibia |
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| Brandberg Quartz -2 March |
We start off our uploads for March with quartz from the Brandberg. All are listed under QUARTZ and we have varied associations from like prehnite, analcime and lepidolite.
Quartz enhydro with prehnite and analcime - Brandberg, Namibia
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| Gemmy Olmiite Upload - February |
We start the year off with a few gemmy Olmiites. Great aesthetics, lustre and colour. Just the way good specimens should be.
Red Olmiite Twin - Kalahari Manganese Fields
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| Happy 2011 from Kalahari Minerals.com |
Our uploads for 2011 will start in the second week in February. Until then we are concentrating our energy on getting orders out and sorting new material.
Deep Amethyst - Brandberg, Namibia
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| Prehnite Specimens |
Bandberg prehnite specimens are known for their color and quality. The more gemmy the quality the harder to capture the true green color, but we have managed to upload a nice selection.
Prehnite - Brandberg, Namibia
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| More Brandbergs |
This upload completes our latest batch of Brandberg Amethyst crystals. In the coming uploads we have some interesting associations with quartz to upload. Brandberg Prehnite specimens coming next week.
Deep Amethyst - Brandberg, Namibia
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| Brandberg Amethyst |
A selection of AAA Brandberg Amethyst crystals from our latest trip to Namibia.
Amethyst Phantom - Brandberg, Namibia
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| NEW Namibian Material |
We are currently in Namibia sourcing specimens from all the top areas. Amongst others we have managed to get hold of some great Erongo aquamarines and amazing Brandberg amethyst specimens. Watch for uploads coming soon...
Quarzt with Amethyst and Smokey Phantoms - Brandberg, Namibia |
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| DOWN UNDER |
Reine is currently in Australia. Firstly to get married and secondly to meet some friends in the mineral trade.
Back in South Africa it is business as usual and we look forward to Reine and Michelle's return. |
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| Erongo Fluorite |
This upload features a selection of Erongo fluorites. Mostly green in color some specimens feature a bit of purple coloration.
Fluorite with Mica - Erongo Mountains, Namibia |
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