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The Crystalary

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Crystals, fine minerals, jewelry & fossils @ 1030 Delta Ave, Cinti OH 45208

SOFT OPEN! Tue-Sat 12-6, Sun 11-3
Shop online $5 ship, free over $89!

Welcome to The Crystalary, where world-class and mid to high-end mineral specimens await you. Mel Huffman and Nancy Parsons are the proud owners and operators, dedicated to curating a selection that is unparalleled in quality. Our specialty lies in the enchanting world of Fluorite, offering an extensive range of exquisite pieces. At The Crystalary, we take pride in our combined collection management and mineralogy expertise, which sets us apart and ensures a unique experience for our valued customers. Our carefully crafted methods guarantee that you will discover the most captivating and sought-after Fluorite specimens in the market.

11/09/2026

WE’RE BACK! 🎉🍾

Folks, we are getting almost back to normal after the flood. Part of this includes getting back to our hours we had before the flood. We’re happy to announce we are now open Tuesday in addition to Wednesday Saturday 12-6, and Sunday 11-3.

Come visit us for your early holiday shopping and treat yourself!

11/06/2026

Crocoite
Dundas, Tasmania, Australia
Dimensions: 3.7 × 3.1 × 2.9 cm
Provenance: Original collection label, catalog no. 527, identifying the specimen as crocoite from Dundas, Tasmania.

A striking specimen featuring densely intergrown crocoite crystals in vivid vermilion-orange and deep reddish-orange hues. Elongated, sharply striated prisms project in multiple directions, forming intricate sprays and intersecting crystal groups. The larger crystals exhibit brilliant vitreous reflections, while smaller, more delicate crystals create a richly textured surface. Contrasting areas of dark brown to nearly black mineralization and earthy golden-brown matrix accentuate the crocoite’s remarkable color.

Crocoite is a lead chromate mineral, PbCrO₄, celebrated for its intense red-orange coloration and distinctive monoclinic crystal habit. It forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidized zones of lead deposits where chromium-bearing fluids interact with lead minerals. The Dundas mining district of western Tasmania is internationally renowned for producing some of the world’s finest crocoite specimens. Its historic lead mines have yielded exceptional crystal groups prized for their brilliant coloration, elongated prismatic forms, and intricate crystal arrangements.

11/04/2026

New in the shop! Celestite specimens from the Sakoany deposit, Boeny, Madagascar. For these, I wanted to focus on clarity, complete crystals, and a balance of quality and immediately attainable prices. I also didn’t want “just Celestite”… I wanted pieces that were memorable and eye catching. All of these are under $300 and immediately release is in person at The Crystalary. They will be released on the website in the next few days.

Celestite (SrSO₄) is a strontium sulfate mineral belonging to the barite group. Crystallizing in the orthorhombic system, it commonly forms tabular, prismatic, or bladed crystals, often occurring in radiating aggregates or crystal-lined cavities. Celestite forms primarily in sedimentary environments, particularly within limestone, dolostone, and evaporite deposits, where strontium-bearing fluids precipitate sulfate minerals. With a Mohs hardness of 3–3.5 and a relatively high specific gravity of approximately 3.9–4.0, celestite is both comparatively soft and unusually dense for a nonmetallic mineral.

Celestite is the principal ore of strontium and forms a solid-solution series with barite, in which strontium and barium substitute for one another. Its name derives from the Latin caelestis, meaning “heavenly,” in reference to its characteristic pale-blue crystals.

I will work on releasing these online tomorrow and if you’re local to Cincinnati you can find these in our gallery!

10/31/2026

Wavellite on Quartz
Siglo Veinte Mine, Llallagua, Rafael Bustillo Province, Potosí, Bolivia
Dimensions: 5.8 × 3.4 × 2.2 cm
Provenance: Original collection label, catalog no. 540, identifying the specimen as wavellite on quartz from Llallagua, Bolivia.

An intricate specimen featuring numerous rounded aggregates of pale buttery-yellow wavellite, densely covered with sparkling microcrystals. The aggregates form a sculptural arrangement across a contrasting matrix of translucent to colorless quartz crystals. Along the reverse, delicate radiating sprays and fan-shaped formations reveal the mineral’s distinctive fibrous crystal growth.

Wavellite is a hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral that commonly forms radiating, spherical, and hemispherical aggregates of slender crystals. It typically develops in low-temperature, phosphate-bearing environments, including the alteration zones of mineral deposits.

The Siglo Veinte Mine, part of the historic Llallagua tin-mining district, is renowned for its diverse mineral assemblages and exceptional hydrothermal mineralization. Once among Bolivia’s most important tin-producing operations, the mine has also yielded distinctive phosphate minerals, including attractive wavellite specimens associated with quartz.

10/24/2026

I have become quite a private person when it comes to my personal collection. This beauty does deserve some spotlight time. NFS.

10/24/2026

The time every mineral collector absolutely loves or hates. This section of my collection is bursting! It’s reached the event horizon here and it’s time to reorganize this section. And yes… that’s Klingon on my shirt and D&D figures above my fine minerals.

10/23/2026

# BIG NEWS! THE CRYSTALARY IS MOVING! 🎉💎

We're thrilled to announce that The Crystalary is moving from 1030 Delta Ave to 1006B Delta Ave!

We're not going far, just a little farther down the street within walking distance! Our new home will give us more space for extraordinary minerals, beautiful crystals, and even more of the treasures you've come to love.

We're staying right where we belong in Mt. Lookout! We love being part of this vibrant neighborhood, surrounded by wonderful small businesses, familiar faces, and a community that has welcomed us with open arms. We're excited to continue growing right here!

📍 **OUR LAST WEEKEND AT 1030 DELTA AVE:**
January 2–3

🎉 **GRAND RE-REOPENING: JANUARY 10!**
1006B Delta Ave, Cincinnati, OH

💎 **LET'S CELEBRATE WITH DOUBLE LOYALTY POINTS!**

To celebrate our new space and thank you for your continued support, we're offering **DOUBLE LOYALTY POINTS on all eligible purchases January 10–17!**

It's our way of showing a little extra love to the collectors, crystal enthusiasts, curious newcomers, and neighbors who make The Crystalary so special.

Same owners. Same passion. Same commitment to Minerals for All. Just a bigger space and even more room to rock!

Whether you've been collecting with us for years or haven't had the chance to stop in yet, we can't wait to welcome you into our new home.

Thank you for supporting our small business and helping us grow. We're so excited for this next chapter, and even happier that we get to share it with the Mt. Lookout community.

See you down the street!

- The Crystalary Team 💎

10/16/2026

With so minerals, crystals, books, fossils… how do you find things on our website? It’s easy with our filtering system! This quick video shows you how to find what you’re looking for on your phone, which tends to be where folks can’t find the filter tab. It’s super easy once you find it! From there you can sort and find almost anything you’re looking for!

10/10/2026

Fall mischief is in the air at the crystal shop…

10/03/2026

Please enjoy the magic. Disclaimer: Obviously a joke.

Address

1030 Delta Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
45208

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 9pm
Saturday	11am - 7pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Website

http://www.thecrystalary.com/

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