Geo - Natural Art Collective

06/08/2026

Can’t wait for the show again next year! These were some of the best mineral displays and selections at a single show I’ve ever seen.

Now time to unpack and repack for World Oddities Expo Louisville on June 13th and 14th.

The Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum hosted its annual Mineral, Gem, Fossil and Jewelry show Sunday, aiming to educate and share their knowledge with the community.

06/03/2026

It was so much fun camping and visiting the Painted Rocks National Lakeshore of Michigan and visiting the Burpee Museum of Natural History for a little vacation. Up next we are going to the 19th annual Ben E Clement Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show(6/6-6/7), World Oddities Expo Louisville, KY (6/13-6/14), World Oddities Expo Springfield, MO (6/20-6/21), and World Oddities Expo Columbus, OH (6/27-6/28). A busy June but we are looking forward to it and the adventures that come with this crazy life.

04/23/2026

Black Kyanite
Rineirão da Folha, Minas Novas, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Formula: Al2(SiO4)O - Aluminum Silicate
MOHS: 5.5-7
System: Triclinic

Kyanite can come in a variety of colors like blue, white, light gray, green, yellow (rare), orange, pink, and in this case, black. The black color is due to graphite, magnetite, ilmenite, and annite inclusions.

Kyanite is used primarily in refractory and ceramic products, including porcelain, plumbing, and dishware. Kyanite is also used in electronics, electrical insulators, and abrasives.

Black Kyanite is believed to assist with connecting inner bridges, connecting with nature, psychic abilities, past-life recall, telepathy, and empathy. Black Kyanite is associated with the root chakra.

Price: $25 + shipping (or local delivery)

04/20/2026

Graves Mountain Spring Dig 2026 was such a fun time. Met many awesome people, bought and traded for some neat rocks, and got to dig some on Sunday when the weather was better. I’ll be back in the fall, life permitting, and am already looking forward to it.

04/17/2026

All set up at Graves Mountain spring rock swap and dig. The weather is beautiful, the vendors have amazing rocks to pick through, and the hospitality of the event organizers is unbelievable! Digging takes place each day this weekend, from 8 am to 6 pm. If you can’t make it, put the first weekend in October on your calendar for the fall dig.

04/14/2026

World Oddities Expo - Chicago was one for the books. I didn’t get many photos with how busy you all had me but it was so much fun to see friends and make new ones. Come back and see us in December!

04/11/2026

All set up for Chicago!

04/07/2026

The Detroit World Oddity Expo and hiking Grand Mere State Park to the shores of Lake Michigan was the perfect Easter weekend for me. I could see the stage for the performances (which were insane), got to catch up with other vendors, and sold some amazing pieces. Thank you Detroit and for such an amazing event!

03/03/2026

This Saturday March 7, 2026 come out to the Pavilion in Marion, IL and see all the amazing mineral specimens we will have to offer.

02/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Magic & Mischief: Love Bites Crimson Market and Masquerade Ball. I’m not good at getting all the photos in the moment, but the outfits, the decor, and the vendor set-ups were all stunning. You’ll have to check the next one out for yourselves if you missed it.