Minerals by country of origin.

Browse our selection of minerals by geographical origin. Choose a country from the list below to discover the natural stones that come from it.

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Here you will find minerals from countries that do not have a dedicated section.

Geographical origin: another way to discover minerals

The same mineral species can look very different depending on where it was extracted. The colour, size and shape of the crystals, as well as their associations with other minerals, vary from one deposit to another. Geographical origin is therefore an interesting criterion for enthusiasts and collectors, alongside appearance and the quality of crystallisation.

Countries and deposits with remarkable characteristics

Certain regions have earned a particular reputation among collectors. France is home to deposits of fluorite, quartz and pyromorphite. Morocco is appreciated for its vanadinite and azurite, while Brazil is known for the diversity of its tourmalines.

Other origins are also worth exploring: dioptase and malachite from Congo, galena and sphalerite from Bulgaria, and fluorite from China and Nigeria. These examples illustrate the mineralogical richness of different countries, each offering distinctive discoveries and crystal formations.

Minerals presented with their geographical origin

At Le Monde Minéral, each natural stone is accompanied by information about its origin, including the country, region or deposit, depending on the details available.

Every mineral is presented with photographs and a video.

Pale blue fluorite from Le Burc, France, cubic crystal on acrylic base Pale blue fluorite from Le Burc, France, cubic crystal on acrylic base 2
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Fluorite – Le Burc, France | Ref.616

616
€90.00
• Mineral: Very pale blue fluorite • Provenance: Le Burc, France • Collection: Old collection, 1980s • Dimensions: main crystal approx. 28 × 28 mm, height 33 mm Discover this fluorite from Le Burc in the video and view its large main cubic crystal from different angles.
Dioptase from Mindouli, Republic of the Congo, emerald-green crystals on dark matrix and acrylic base
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Dioptase – Mindouli, Republic of the Congo | Ref.614

614
€80.00
Mineral: Dioptase Provenance: Mindouli, Republic of the Congo Year: 2013 Dimensions: 44 × 46 mm Discover this dioptase from Mindouli in the video and observe its crystallization and color from different angles.
Fluorine from Hunan Chine | Ref.587
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Fluorite Hunan China | Ref.587

587
€70.00
● Mineral: Purple Fluorite● Reference: 587● Origin: Hunan, China● Year: 2013● Dimensions: 61 × 46 mm● Weight: 181 g (with base)● Type: Collection specimen / display piece
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Minerals by country of origin.
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