About Astro West
Astro West is owned and run by Marc Tanjeloff, a third generation fine mineral dealer and collector. His grandfather Julio Tanjeloff turned Astro West into a lavish 16,000 square foot gallery showcasing items from all over the world, from fine minerals to African art, created the periodical Mineral Digest, and was the first person to bring the mineral tanjeloffite, more commonly known as tanzanite, to the United States. Marc’s venture Astro West pays tribute to his grandfather. After helping to curate some of the world’s foremost mineral collections – including those of...Read More
Established in 19611stDibs seller since 2022
Featured Pieces
Hematite Dusted Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This striking and unique crystal formation features a hefty double terminated Calcite crystal with another double terminated Calcite growing through the bottom at a 90 degree angle. ...
Category
2010s Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Kyanite with Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Bladed indigo Kyanite crystals are intergrown with glassy to milky-white crystalline Quartz in this striking combination specimen ready to display on custom metal base. The Kyanite d...
Category
2010s Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Aquamarine with Fluorite
Located in New York, NY
A large, pristine Aquamarine crystal rises from a bed of silvery muscovite. Gemmy Pink Fluorite crystals — including one large deeply-pigmented crystal left of center accenting the A...
Category
2010s Pakistani Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Purple Fluorite and Quartz
Located in New York, NY
This vivid combination specimen features lustrous, deeply pigmented Purple Fluorite crystals forming over a contrasting snow-white bed of sparkling massive Quartz. The Fluorite displ...
Category
2010s Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Campo del Cielo Meteorite // 13970 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This massive Campo del Cielo meteorite weighs in at over 30 lbs. (and over 13,900 grams) and features a unique sculptural shape created by the presence of numerous regmaglypts or thu...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Argentine Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Campo del Cielo Meteorite // 30209 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This truly massive Campo del Cielo meteorite weighs in at over 66 lbs. (over 30,209 grams) and features a unique sculptural shape created by the presence of numerous regmaglypts or t...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Argentine Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Keichousaurus Fossil
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully preserved Keichousaurus fossil from Asia showcasing fine skeletal detail. The extremities are remarkably intact, allowing a clear view of the limbs, spine, and tail str...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Fossilized Turtle Skull
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully preserved fossilized turtle skull from the Kem Kem fossil formation in Morocco, exhibiting outstanding anatomical detail. The bone structure remains highly intact, with...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Palaeolagus (Fossilized Rabbit)
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Palaeolagus specimen from the Brule Formation in South Dakota. This fossil preserves remarkable dental detail, showcasing the upper and lower teeth with impressive cla...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Campo del Cielo Meteorite // 2339 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This over 2300 gram Campo del Cielo meteorite features a unique sculptural shape created by the presence of numerous regmaglypts or thumbprints. Regmalypts are a sought-after feature...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Argentine Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Campo del Cielo Meteorite // 3126 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This over 3000 gram Campo del Cielo meteorite features a unique sculptural shape created by the presence of numerous regmaglypts or thumbprints. Regmalypts are a sought-after feature...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Argentine Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Campo del Cielo Meteorite // 2519 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This over 2500 gram Campo del Cielo meteorite features a unique sculptural shape created by the presence of numerous regmaglypts or thumbprints. Regmalypts are a sought-after feature...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Argentine Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron, Nickel
