Rough Stones
Our Rough Stones category offers a varied selection of natural, untreated gemstones and mineral materials sourced from around the world. These stones are presented in their raw form and are ideal for a wide range of applications, including lapidary work, cutting and polishing, display collections, or creative projects.
Each product is sold by weight (typically per pound), and pieces may vary in size and shape due to their natural origin. If you have specific size or piece preferences, simply include your request in the order comments and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Category Features:
- Wide assortment of natural, unprocessed rough stones from classic minerals to exotic varieties
- Sold by weight with flexible size distribution
- Ideal for lapidary processing, gemstone cutting, display, and resale
- Consistent quality and wholesale pricing for retailers and craftspeople alike
- Global sourcing ensures a diverse range of materials and colors
Explore our Rough Stones collection to find versatile natural materials that suit your inventory needs and creative projects.
Crazy Lace Agate Rough Stones Beautiful rough pieces of Australian crazy lace agate. Crazy lace agate is characterized by its particular banding patterns, mostly in white, gray, yellow, red and cream colors. Some bands of tiny macrocrystalline clear quartz and/or red macrocrystalline quartz are present. Some vugs/cavities opened to show quartz crystals on the pieces, independent of banding. A few opaque layers, usually around botryoidal formations that separated during the mining process. Size: from about 2" to 4 1/2" long. 2 - 6 pieces per pound. Unit for sale: 1 pound Origin: Australia
These Diopside small rough stones are presented in their natural, unworked state, showcasing the characteristic green color for which this mineral is known. The stones originate from Brazil and exhibit the typical crystalline structure and surface texture of rough diopside. Each 1-pound unit contains approximately 14-19 pieces, providing a consistent selection of raw mineral specimens. The individual pieces vary in size, ranging from about 1 to 2 1/4 inches in length and approximately 3/4 to 1 1/2 inches in width. This variety in dimensions ensures a natural representation of the Brazilian diopside in its raw form. Mineral: Diopside Cut/Form: Small Rough Stones / Chunks Origin: Brazil Dimensions: approx. 1" - 2 1/4" long, 3/4" - 1 1/2" wide Unit for Sale: 1 pound (approx. 14-19 pieces)
Dragon Blood Jasper Rough Stones These dragon jasper rough stones are a new and interesting jasper variety from South Africa. Red veins of jasper run irregularly through a faintly sparkly green/gray matrix with occasional dendrites. The red colors range from bright red, to brick red, to maroon and look like they were once a liquid that flowed and pooled before hardening - hence, like dried blood. The matrix takes a good polish as well. Many creative lapidary uses! Size: from 2 to 20 inches long. Up to 5 inches wide. 2 - 8 pieces per pound. Please specify size during checkout (comment field). Unit for sale: 1 pound Mined and made in South Africa.
This product features authentic Elite Shungite in its natural, raw form. Sourced directly from Karelia, Russia, this unique mineral is highly sought after due to its exceptional carbon percentage of approximately 90 %, giving it a distinctive appearance compared to regular shungite. The package contains medium-sized, rough specimens, allowing customers to appreciate the authentic, unpolished surface structure of the mineral. The size of pieces ranges from about 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches, with an average weight of about 4 to 12 g per piece. This item is offered in a packaging unit with a total weight of 4 oz, containing approximately 8 - 25 pieces per 4 oz bag. As these are completely natural products, each raw piece varies in shape, size, and texture. Please note that due to its high carbon content, you should handle with care as it could leave black residues. This Elite Shungite selection is an excellent addition to specialized collections and a popular choice for wholesale customers in the gemstone and mineral sector. Mineral: Elite Shungite Cut/Form: Raw / Rough / Medium Origin: Karelia, Russia Dimensions: Pieces approx. 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches Special Properties: Carbon approx. 90%, could leave black residues Unit for Sale: per 4 oz bag
Content: 4 oz ($30.00 / 1 oz)
Rough Feldspar Stones Feldspar is a good, basic, solid stone, used for many lapidary purposes. These rough pieces of feldspar from Brazil are generally a nice white color. Most are sparkly from tiny pieces of mica that form concurrently and in seams with the feldspar. The feldspar often breaks on those seams, thick or thin. It cleaves easily, and schiller is visible on the flattish surfaces that forms from breaking and/or cleaving. Size: from about 3 to 6 inches, bigger pieces available Unit for sale: 1 pound Origin: Brazil
Rough Flint from Poland - 1 pound This flint's coloration makes it very unique! It's some of the prettiest flint available anywhere! The exteriors show a chalky white color, while the interiors display bands that layer, swirl and even form orbs, in cream to tan to gray to light black colors. They take a high polish and are therefore great for many lapidary purposes. Size: from 3 to 10 inches. Please increase the number of pounds to receive larger pieces. Price per 1 pound. Origin: Poland
German Flint - 1 lb This is natural flint from Germany. It is good, solid lapidary material, perfect for knapping arrowheads, spearheads, or other tools. Most is neutral light black color, with some interior color zoning and other color spots. Size: please specify in the comments the size you'd prefer. Larger sizes are available. Unit for Sale: 1 pound Origin: Germany
These natural Flower Agate rough stones from Madagascar feature a very special and unique pattern. As untreated specimens, they showcase the raw beauty of this specific agate variety, which is famous for its internal structures that resemble blooming flowers. Even in their completely untreated state, the fascinating colors and patterns are already visible on the surface. However, these beautiful visual elements truly come into their own through further processing, such as cutting or polishing, making them an excellent choice for lapidary projects. The individual pieces are substantial in size, measuring approximately 2 to 5 inches. With about 1 to 3 pieces per pound, this material is ideal for collectors and jewelry manufacturers looking for high-quality, authentic Madagascar Agate. Mineral: Flower Agate Cut/Form: Rough Stones Origin: Madagascar Dimensions: Approx. 2-5 inches Special Features: Untreated, natural floral patterns visible Unit for Sale: 1 pound (approx. 1-3 pieces)
Fluorite Rough Stones These fluorite rough stones are the massive, classic variety. Some pieces display growth layers and crystals; some even have a secondary druzy quartz layer. They are the classic bright, transparent green color, some with visible clear fluorite layers. Many decorative and lapidary uses. Size: from about 1.5 - 2 inches long. 4 - 7 pieces per pound. Fluorite is a very dense stone, so pieces are heavy relative to their size. Unit for sale: 1 pound Mined in Namibia.
Fluorite Small Rough Stones These fluorite rough stones are the massive, classic variety. Some pieces display growth layers and crystals; some even have a secondary druzy quartz layer. They are the classic bright, transparent green color, some with visible clear fluorite layers. Many decorative and lapidary uses. Size: from about 0.5 - 1.5 inches long. 6 - 13 pieces per pound. Unit for sale: 1 pound Mined in South Africa.
Garnet Natural Crystals These raw Garnet crystals are completely untreated and natural. Each one is slightly different in shape and size, no two pieces will be the same. Size: about 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Unit for Sale: 1 pound Origin: Madagascar
Gemmy White Moonstone Pieces This is classic white transparent moonstone with blue schiller, or iridescent flash, when light hits at a certain angle, in natural rough pieces. For cabbing or even faceting! Pieces range in size from 1/4" x 1/4" up to 1.25" long by .5" thick. Unit for sale: 1 ounce Origin: Madagascar WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.
Pyrite Sand - Untreated This fine pyrite sand is very homogeneous and pure, with a 1 - 3 mm grain size and no other minerals mixed in. Popularly known as 'fools gold', it is metallic gold in appearance. Size: about 1 -3 mm Unit for sale: 1 pound Origin: Peru
Golden Quartz - Golden Healer Rough Stones These Golden Quartz - Golden Healer Rough Stones have about 1" to 2" inch size. Origin is Madagascar. Price per 1 lb
Green Opal Rough Stones - 1 Pound This kind of green opal is a type of common opal and shows no play of colors like gem opal. But the color of this green opal rough stone is quite intense and showy. This opal is not very hard, but still usable for careful tumbling. Size: from about 1 1/2" to 3 1/2"and about 2" thick. 2 - 4 pieces per pound. Unit for sale: 1 pound Origin: Madagscar - NEW BATCH -
Blue Tiger Eye Rough Stones 1 pound of Hawk Eye (blue tiger's eye) as rough pieces. Good blue color and very little matrix! Good for many lapidary purposes, including making cabochons and jewelry and an essential part of every rock hound's collection. The veins are about 1/2" thick. Size: approx. 2 - 3.5 inches, about 2 - 3.5 inches (+ / -). Unit for sale: 1 pound Origin: South Africa
Hematite Small Rough Stones - 1 lb These metallic rough Hematite stones are of convenient small size. This is about 1" to 1.5" - this results in a low unit price. Especially when you consider that hematite is an iron ore and therefore relatively heavy. The small stones are well suited as a souvenir or gift. Of course, the Hematite is also suitable for tumbling. Origin of the rough stone is Minas Gerais/Brazil. Selling unit 1lb
Imperial Topaz from Brazil This topaz from Brazil is extremely orange and extremely gemmy! The pieces are natural, though somewhat imperfect crystals, with naturally very shiny striated faces. They would be easy to wire-wrap and create other jewelry with. This is bright, A-grade material, some good enough to facet! Completely natural and untreated! Unit for sale: 1 ounce Origin: Brazil WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years of age.
Indigo Gabbro small rough stones These small raw pieces of indigo gabbro are ideal for making tumbled stones yourself. They are also very suitable as water stones or for decoration. Gabbro is, by definition, a rock (not a crystal) because it consists of several different minerals. These stones come from Madagascar. Size about 1 inch to 1.5 inch - price per 1lb
Rough Kambamba Jasper - 1 Pound Also known as crocodile jasper/rock, kambamba jasper is actually a jasperized fossil. Stromatolite algae, once part of a warm, shallow sea, through mineral replacement, eventually became a beautiful, unique green jasper. Kambamba is mainly a medium, mint green, with dark green/black circular orbs. It takes a beautiful polish and is good for many decorative and lapidary purposes! About 1-3 pieces per pound. Please indicate in the Comments field upon checkout whether you would like fewer, larger pieces or more, smaller ones. Unit for sale: 1 pound Mined and made in Madagascar.
Natural Kyanite Individual Crystals These individual kyanite crystals, called blades, display the light to medium blue so typical of good, common kyanite. A few are a dark blue, a few are gemmy, but most have various blue colors with a reflective, silvery sheen. These are NOT clusters but individual blades made up of tiny, rigid hairlike growths. Most are long, thin blades, with barely a trace of the quartz matrix. Size: mostly smaller pieces, from about 1/2 up to about 1 1/2 inches long. WARNING: These are fragile and break easily. The thin pieces easily break into smaller pieces. Unit for sale: 1 pound Mined in Brazil.
Labradorite Rough Stones Labradorite is a stone famous for its color-changing properties. It has bright, vivid colors that can change in a fraction of an inch and also shift depending on the angle from which light shines on it. Turning it back and forth can cause the colors to appear to ripple and spread over the piece. These rough stones can display the famous colors when dry but they are better viewed when the stones are wetted or polished. They need good orientation before being cut, in order to best display the interior structure. Size: about 2.5 to 5 inches long and 1.5 to 5 inches wide. Pieces are very irregularly shaped Unit 1 pound; approx. 1 - 3 pieces per pound Mined in Madagascar.
Labradorite Slabs This labradorite is already slabed (but not polished) and ready to be processed to jewellery. The slabs have been cut in our lapidary and range in thickness from about1/4" thickness. Slabs are normally used for cabbing or to create other pieces of art. These pre-shaped slabs with about 1" to 4" save lot's of time in cutting. All slabs are good quality graded with nice sparkling colors including blue. Origin is Madagaskar - sale unit 1 lb (containing aprox 5 to 8 slabs labradorite)
Lapis Lazuli Rough Stones - 1 Pound This is a valuable and well-known historical jewelry and carving stone, available in its natural, untreated, rough state. Often shining golden pyrite is included in it! Pieces will be irregularly shaped. Size: from about 4" by 2-3" by 1-2". Ordering 1 lb will result in smaller pieces. Order 2 or more lbs to receive larger pieces. Unit for sale: 1 pound Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan
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