Minerals Unlimited
Moved from Berkeley to Ridgecrest in 1970 with over 100 tons of specimens
Shop with a storefront
In Ridgecrest, California.
What they sell: Mineral specimens
Ships nationwide.
Rock and mineral shop on North Downs Street in Ridgecrest, founded in Berkeley in 1948 and in Ridgecrest since 1970. Its showroom holds thousands of common and rare mineral specimens from around the world, supplied to collectors, schools and researchers, along with handmade jewelry, beads and jewelry findings, and ultraviolet lights.
Where to use your gear near Ridgecrest
16 gem and mineral spots on open public land with no claim on record, within 50 miles.
There are more on the map, some of them with a possible mining claim.
Clubs and places nearby
- Indian Wells Gem & Mineral SocietyClub · 1 mi
- Gold Prospecting Charters (The Owl, Red Mountain)Pay-to-dig · 19 mi
- Keysville Recreation Area (Kern River)Free public dig · 45 mi
- Tehachapi Valley Gem & Mineral SocietyClub · 54 mi
- Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral SocietyClub · 63 mi
- Antelope Valley Prospectors (GPAA Lancaster)Club · 66 mi
Other shops and gear makers nearby
- Diamond Pacific Tool CorpOnline shop · 63 mi
- Lone Pine Rocks & GiftsShop · 71 mi
- Amateur GeologistOnline shop · 71 mi
- Keene EngineeringShop · 108 mi
Access
Showroom at 127 N. Downs Street, Ridgecrest. Open Wednesday to Sunday, with flexible hours; if you are traveling, email at least a week ahead to schedule a visit. Specimens are also sold through the online shop.