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In 2005, Cornerstone Minerals opened its doors in Asheville, NC after participating in conferences and trade shows for over a decade. We pride ourselves on hand selecting our items from sites across the world – in order to keep prices low and quality high. Our collections include fine minerals and crystals, rare fossils, high class decor and jewelry. Read more...

Our selection has been reported by several rock shop magazines, as “Worth the Trip”. Some have even called us the “working man’s rock & mineral shop”. Well…we are a “Working Rock Shop”. We have been known to cut piece for piece (depending on the rock) and slice for slice. We buy, sell, and trade. Read more...

Welcome to the online home of the Southern Appalachian Mineral Society. We are organized to promote popular interest and education in the various earth sciences, in particular, mineralogy; to foster exchange of knowledge of lapidary techniques; and to promote good fellowship. Founded in 1931, we are one of the oldest mineral societies in the nation, with membership extending into many Read more...