The Gem and Mineral Exploration Company's
Favorite Thumbnail Mineral Specimens
From Around the World

• What is a thumbnail mineral specimen?
• A thumbnail mineral specimen is usually about 1 inch or under in size in all dimensions. Thumbnail mineral specimens are usually stored in what is generally known as perky boxes which were named after Willard Perkins, their creator. These are perfectly sized for compact storage of thumbnail minerals. They come in a variety of sizes and have diffeent colored inserts available to best highlight your specimen. Perky boxes are available from several dealers like David Shannon Minerals and Althor Products.
• None of the following specimens are for sale but you might find similar ones by clicking here. The following are some of the best thumbnail minerals collected from around the world and part of our extensive collection ......