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MINERALS OF THE EARTH Custom-designed display cabinet! AZURITE Sharp, dark blue, crystalline mineral found in copper j ore deposits in North and Jj£ Central Africa. hi^yra||K|HHL 'to J AMETHYST A variety of quartz, the violet color is produced by the presence of iron. Geodes, jc crystal clusters, are >fl found in South America, tJ Australia, Russia and Madagascar. HL, This collection of genuine minerals and semi-precious stones is so complete you’d expect to find it in a museum. A milky, pink-colored variety of quartz. The most important deposits are found in Brazil. Transparent specimens are often cut for fine jewelry. AS THE EARTH spun in space, before man l walked upon its surface, our planet was already rich with many minerals waiting to be discovered. And, when man eventually appeared, he found uses for them which would benefit him in many ways. It was very useful for him to understand the differences between hard materials, from which he fash ioned his tools and hunting weapons, and softer ones which he could be grind to make pigments for his cave paintings. Thousands of years later, less common minerals were sought after for making decora tive items like jewelry as was the case with gold and silver. Then, later still, someone discovered that, by mixing metals like copper with tin, you could create an alloy which was even harder - and more useful - bronze. Now, you can acquire many of Earths fascinating treasures - Minerals of the Earth - in a collection so complete that you’d only expect to find it in a museum. Collected for you by experts Minerals of the Earth have been collected from important geological sites on five continents. Rose Quartz from Brazil and Madagascar. Clusters of Amethyst crystals from Uruguay. Iron Pyrites from Europe. Each hand picked for your collection. IRON PYRfTE From the Greek, "stone which strikes fire," refers to the sparking produced when iron is struck by a lump of pyrite. Has unique metallic luster and perfect cubic form. t vfljf 1 GREEN CALCITE Calcite crystals are bi-reflective (light is reflected in two different directions) giving semi-translucent sheen with sparkling refections. It is found worldwide. ORDER FORM Please mail promptly to: The del Prado Collection P.0.80x 688, Holmes, PA 19043 YES. Please enter my subscription to Minerals of the Earth , consisting of 50 specimens. 1 need send no money now. Bill me the special introductory price of just $1.95 each (plus 95$ for shipping) for the first two minerals. Thereafter, I will receive my collection at the rate of three per month at the reg ular price of $5.95* each. The custom-designed display cabinet will be provided at no additional cost. I may cancel at any time. 'Plus $2.15 each for postage and handling. Plus applicable state sales tax, PA and NY residents only. ROSE QUARTZ Get these first two minerals for just $1.95 each. RED AGATE Deposits exist all over the globe. Spectacular concentric stripes and ease of carving make it popular for decorative items. Each specimen comes with a colorful fact sheet containing scientific data about its formation, origins and uses. To house these fact sheets, an attractive binder is provided free for subscribers. Special Introductory Price: Just $1.95 each for the first two minerals! This collection of outstanding specimens is now available exclusively from del Prado. You will receive the first two minerals in the collec tion - Red Agate and Rose Quartz - at the special introductory price of only $1.95 each. Subsequent minerals in the collection are priced at just $5.95 each...an extraordinary value! This collection will fascinate everyone who sees it in your home, showcased in the custom-designed display cabinet, which is yours at no additional charge. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each collection. Begin your voyage of discovery of Earth’s treasures today Naturally, specimens of some minerals are scarce. No two are alike and quantities are limited. To subscribe to this comprehensive collection, you need send no payment at this time. Simply mail your order form today. www.delpradocollections.com <—Thf mi.. del Orado | collection Name PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Address City State Zip Telephone ( ) 30-day Money-Back Guarantee © The del Prado Collection. 2007 M1N065