John Betts - Fine Minerals, New York, NY  212-678-1942
a division of Allminerals.com, dealers of Fine Minerals and Natural Crystal Clusters since 1989.

 

New Minerals are Added Every Tuesday at noon - Go to New Mineral Listings Added December 30 Since we opened in1989 through the end of 2007 we sold 33,627 mineral specimems!
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Information Purchasing Information Feedback Your Comments Frequently Asked Questions Returning Items for Refund Damaged Packages Shipping Costs Quantity Discounts Security Sell Your Mineral Collection. Why should I sign your Guestbook? Quick Reference for Mineral Species, Formula, Class, and Type Locality List of Water Soluble Mineral Species Mineral List Available Upon Request.	News and Comments During my recent upgrading of the design of my site, I spoke with several regular customers about the revisions I made and the revisions they wanted to see. One person requested larger photos. I knew immediately this person had a fancy, high-end computer with a high resolution display screen. The paradox of these high resolution displays is the photos actually appear SMALLER. The more expensive, high resolution computer displays smaller photos??? YES. Here is why: my typical image is 400 x 500 pixels. If you have a cheap, low resolution screen equal to old televisions display of 600 x 480 pixels, then my typical image will almost fill the entire screen. But if you had a new high-end 24-Inch WUXGA 1920 x 1200 pixel display my 500x400 images will only fill 1/6 of the visible area of the screen. High resolution monitors = small images. But did you know that Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers will increase photo size (and type size) when you hold down the "Control" key and rotate your mouse wheel? Try it, it is easy and will display images nicely. If your mouse does not have wheel, then hold down the "Control" key and hit the "+" key for larger images/text and the "-" for smaller. John Betts 12/30/08 Click here to read past news and commentaries...
Click here to see other comments about this site by customers. Also add your feedback...	Customer Comments: "Thank you for #42925 boleite which crossed the Atlantic in 4 days! Although a micro, an impressive specimen which came up to expectations. (I have already attempted a photo with macro lens which I will send for your possible interest.)" J. Weightman "John...My Quartz Crystal arrived today in perfect condition...it is absolutely breathtaking...thank you for taking the time and care to ship it securely to me. It will be a "treasured" item." Joan P Green "I always got good stuff from John: minerals are accurately described (although one or two further pics would be useful) and -as far as I know- fairly priced. And NO problem at all when shipped overseas (to France): packaging is always"top professional"Don't forget -it's free- to read "Journal of Weekly Commentaries - John Betts'Mineral Blog": it is full of useful advices, and you'll save money in learning howto buy minerals on the net!" Jacques M. in France See more comments...
About the Owner Background Information Why I Collect Minerals Contact Information Mineral Show Schedule Links   See me next at: March 2009 New York Gem & Mineral Show	Pledge to My Customers: Customer satisfaction is my primary goal. I pledge: New minerals will be added to this site every week. All minerals offered will be naturally crystallized specimens - no fakes, no irradiation, no crystals glued on matrix. Photographs will accurately represent each item - no exaggeration, enhancement or retouching flaws. Mineral species and localities will be accurately listed on labels with each specimen. Only the exact item pictured on the site will be shipped - no substitutes. All items will be shipped via US Postal Service, usually the next business day after the order is finalized. Each mineral will be individually wrapped and carefully packaged to prevent damage during shipping. All historic labeling, if available, will be included with each mineral. Returns are gladly accepted. No questions asked, no explanation necessary. All customer information will be kept confidential and never shared or sold. I will continue to freely share my knowledge with others and contribute to the study and appreciation of minerals. All mineral specimens have a lifetime guarantee: if the mineral specimen is ever tested, and I incorrectly identified mineral species on my labeling, I will refund the cost of the original purchase & shipping, refund the cost return shipping and refund the cost of the testing.  John H. Betts, owner
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