Nature's Art
1650 Route 85
Oakdale, CT 06370
860-443-GEMS
info@enaturesart.com


Orpiment, an arsenic sulfide mixture, is almost always associated with Realgar. The name Orpiment comes from the Latin “auripigmentum” in reference to the minerals gold hue. Large deposits have been found in Mercur, Utah and in the Getchell gold mine in Nevada. As an ore of arsenic, orpiment is used in the tanning of hides to remove hair.

 


Realgar, an orange-red arsenic sulfide, is often mistaken for Cinnabar. Realgar is very unstable and turns into an orange dust when exposed to light. It’s name comes from the Arabic “rahj-alghar”, meaning “powder of the mine”. Realgar is found with orpiment near hot springs and low temperature hydrothermal veins.

 


Ancient Chinese admired Realgar’s red hue and would cement fragments into chunks for carving. All of these artifacts have been badly affected by time and light. Metaphysically, Orpiment is believed to stimulate the intellect, and its energy can elevate the studious nature. It is considered excellent for studying for exams.

 

 


A visit to the mineral room begins with a walk past two stunning amethyst cathedral geodes, some of the tallest to be found in the United States! While these alone can take your breath away, the collection of exquisite specimens from every corner of the earth in this one room definitely astound and amaze.

SHOPPING, COLLECTING
AND GIFT GIVING
You will find everything from quartz crystals (thought to bring good luck to newlyweds) to a rare pink rhodochrosite stalagmite from Argentina. Our mineral-savvy staff are on hand to share their wealth of knowledge on the wonders of earth and nature found at Nature’s Art.

Serious collectors and beginners alike can expand their collections, also while visiting remember to shop for that wedding, birthday or special event for gifts that will last a lifetime.

BOOKENDS
Bookends created from minerals around the world, including agate, Dugway geodes, volcanic rhyolite, rose quartz and more, with beautiful designs of nature cut for you to display and enjoy.

CARVINGS
Incredible animal figurines delightfully carved from crystals and minerals make charming additions to a collection or wonderful one-of-a-kind gifts.

 

 

ROCK HOUND TOOLS
For the novice or serious rock-hounder, Nature’s Art carries an extensive line of quality Estwing tools, rock-hounding books and more.

BEADING SUPPLIES
Nature’s Art is your one-stop shop for all your beading supplies! The bead department carries a wide selection of genuine stone, dichroic glass, hand-blown glass, antique Czechoslovakian glass, copper & Balinesian silver, antique Mardi Gras beads that are sure to delight and inspire the creative mind with ideas galore.


THE WONDER OF NATURE
Take a mineralogical trip around the world in the comfort of Nature’s Art, viewing Pyrite from Peru, Fluorite from Illinois, Amethyst from Uruguay, Agate from Brazil, Chrysanthemum stone from China, Tourmaline from Maine, the list goes on and on!