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Why Thumbnails?

With the advent of “connoisseur” specimen collecting in the past few decades, many collectors have focused more on obtaining the highest quality specimens rather than the largest size. Thumbnail sized specimens have the unique benefit of offering the possibility of near perfection, as well as offering the ability to collect many rare species that simply are not available in larger sizes. Additionally, thumbnail specimens can provide an affordable entry point for new collectors with high quality specimens at a reasonable cost. The Arkenstone is proud to offer a wide selection of thumbnail specimens at every price point - from exceptional, competition-worthy specimens to fine, budget-friendly options. Browse all available thumbnail specimens!

Featured Specimens

Malachite ps. Azurite (early 1900s)

Malachite ps. Azurite (early 1900s)

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 6.4 x 4.7 cm
Mimetite - 1971

Mimetite - 1971 "Gem Pocket"

1971 Gem Pocket, Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Thumbnail, 1.7 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm
Wulfenite

Wulfenite

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Miniature, 3.4 x 2.3 x 0.6 cm
Willemite stalactite

Willemite stalactite

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Miniature, 3.4 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm
Scorodite

Scorodite

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Thumbnail, 1.5 x 1.1 x 0.6 cm
Zincolivenite on Arsentsumebite (TL)

Zincolivenite on Arsentsumebite (TL)

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Thumbnail, 2.6 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm
Zincolivenite

Zincolivenite

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Thumbnail, 3.0 x 2.0 x 1.9 cm
Mimetite

Mimetite

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
, 3.2 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm
Stibioclaudetite (TL)

Stibioclaudetite (TL)

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Thumbnail, 2.4 x 1.3 x 1.5 cm
Legrandite

Legrandite

Zinc Pocket (1992 find), Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Thumbnail, 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm
Diamond with carbon inclusions

Diamond with carbon inclusions

South Africa (presumed)
Thumbnail, 1.1 x 1.1 x 1.0 cm
Cuprian Smithsonite stalactite

Cuprian Smithsonite stalactite

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Miniature, 3.7 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm
Anglesite included with Duftite with Azurite

Anglesite included with Duftite with Azurite

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Miniature, 3.3 x 2.5 x 1.4 cm
Zincolivenite

Zincolivenite

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia
Thumbnail, 1.7 x 1.1 x 0.9 cm
Corundum var. Sapphire (twinned)

Corundum var. Sapphire (twinned)

Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Prov., Sri Lanka
Thumbnail, 2.6 x 1.2 x 0.7 cm
Wulfenite and Mimetite

Wulfenite and Mimetite

Rowley Mine, Painted Rock Mining Dist., Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA
Thumbnail, 2.0 x 1.7 x 0.8 cm
Pink Topaz

Pink Topaz

Katlang, Mardan Dist., Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prov., Pakistan
Thumbnail, 1.9 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm
Gold

Gold

Round Mountain, Toquima Range, Nye Co., Nevada, USA
Thumbnail, 2.9 x 2.5 x 0.9 cm
Pezzottaite

Pezzottaite

Sakavalana mine, Ambatovita, Ambatofinandrahana, Madagascar
Thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.8 x 1.0 cm
Silver with Acanthite

Silver with Acanthite

Butte Mining Dist., Silver Bow Co., Montana, USA
Thumbnail, 2.5 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm
Cavansite

Cavansite

Wagholi Quarries, Wagholi, Pune Dist., Maharashtra, India
Thumbnail, 3.0 x 2.3 x 1.6 cm
Metatorbernite

Metatorbernite

Margabal Mine, Rodez, Aveyron, Occitane, France
Thumbnail, 1.8 x 1.8 x 0.7 cm
Cubanite

Cubanite

Henderson No. 2 Mine, Jamesie, Nord-du-Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Thumbnail, 1.8 x 1.7 x 0.4 cm
Grossular var. Tsavorite

Grossular var. Tsavorite

Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mtns., Simanjiro Dist., Manyara Region, Tanzania
Thumbnail, 2.2 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm
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Interview with Alex Schauss - Tucson 2023

Learn more about the thumbnail collection of Alex Schauss, through an interview conducted with him at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show in 2023 during the initial display and release of his collection.

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The Alex Schauss Thumbnail Collection

The Alex Schauss Thumbnail Collection

Killer Thumbnails!

Killer Thumbnails!

New! Flynn Thumbnail Specimens

New! Flynn Thumbnail Specimens

Connoisseur Thumbnails From The Kyle Kevorkian Collection

Connoisseur Thumbnails From The Kyle Kevorkian Collection

Mixed Worldwide Thumbnails

Mixed Worldwide Thumbnails

Little Treasures

Little Treasures

Thumbnails from the Panczner Collection

Thumbnails from the Panczner Collection

Thumbnails from the Irv Brown Collection

Thumbnails from the Irv Brown Collection

Thumbnails and Miniatures from the Carl Acosta Collection

Thumbnails and Miniatures from the Carl Acosta Collection

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The Wisdom Pocket Blog - Thumbnail Edition
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Dec 16, 2022

Collector interview: Alex Schauss

In this interview by Tomasz Praszkier, Alex Schauss shares some of his family history, and talks about his career researching nutrition and botanical medicine, and how these disciplines relate to his passion for mineralogy.

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Sep 27, 2022

Competing with Thumbnails: Little Crystals, Big Impact

What even is a mineral competition? How do you determine a winner? What makes a mineral ‘competition worthy’? David Tibbits shares his perspective on competitive displays, specifically regarding thumbnail specimens.

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Sep 5, 2022

A New Standard In Thumbnail Storage And Display - Crystal Showcase Boxes

To further assist our customers in enhancing their collections, we're proud to announce our exclusive partnership with OPENALLDAY as the sole North American distributor of their Crystal Showcase™️ boxes, an upgraded way to show off and store your favorite thumbnail mineral specimens. View these Perky Box alternatives.

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Jun 9, 2016

Size Matters! Collecting Miniature Mineral Specimens

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