Astro West Fine Minerals

Astro West Fine Minerals Astro West is a family-run natural history gallery offering one of a kind museum-quality minerals, fossils, meteorites, crystals, home decor & jewelry.

Explore treasures from Earth & beyond—right across from the Museum of Natural History. Astro West is a Natural History store that sells fine Minerals, Fossils, Meteorites, unique home decor and hand crafted Jewelry. If you are a collector, natural history lover, educator or one of kind gift-givers, you will find something. We also sell metaphysical pieces and have a geode cracker for all ages to enjoy. We will ensure each piece is authenticated and will ship it securely to your home.

08/28/2026

Four rhodochrosites, four different personalities. Known for its striking pink-to-red banding, this stone has long been prized as a symbol of love and compassion. We just added a small curated selection to our collection — each piece with its own character.

Shop the full lineup online or stop by our Manhattan gallery to see these in person.

📍 Astro West, 102 W 79th St, NYC
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08/24/2026

Discover Astro West in the heart of NYC — a destination for rare minerals, crystals, fossils, meteorites, gemstones, and one-of-a-kind natural history pieces.

Visit us at **102 W 79th St, New York, NY**, just steps from the American Museum of Natural History, or explore our collection online at **AstroWest.com**.

08/18/2026

400 lbs of pure radiance! This citrine geode isn't just a mineral specimen — it's a statement. Towering, golden, and one of a kind, it commands a room the way great art does. Ready to anchor your space in something beautiful?

08/13/2026

It's always a pleasure when comes by .west.

If anyone wants to come see cool natural history pieces, stop by and see us at 102 West 79th Street in Manhattan!

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08/12/2026

Campo del Cielo meteorites fell in Argentina thousands of years ago — and pieces of that fall are in our gallery right now, from 169g to 10.3 lbs. Authenticity guaranteed. Link in bio.

08/04/2026

Some pieces don't need words, just a closer look.

This 55-lb iron meteorite slice reveals a striking Widmanstätten pattern — interlocking bands of kamacite and taenite formed over millions of years of slow cooling in deep space. Professionally cut, polished, and acid-etched to museum standards to reveal an internal architecture no earthly process can replicate.

19" x 13" x 1" of solidified cosmic history.

A rare, one-of-a-kind specimen. Now available at astrowest.com

07/20/2026

One vertebra. One apex predator. Sixty-six million years.

Mosasaur vertebra fossil preserved in its natural Moroccan matrix, exactly as it was discovered. Cretaceous period, roughly 100.5 to 66 million years old. Mosasaurs ruled the Late Cretaceous seas at up to 50 feet long, and despite living alongside dinosaurs they belong to a separate reptile lineage closer to modern monitor lizards. The bone structure reads clearly against the sediment, centrum and neural arch fully intact. 13" x 12" x 3". Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Astro West.

Available in person or online.
📍Astro West Gallery, 102 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024
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07/02/2026

As you celebrate Independence Day with family and friends, we hope you’ll take a moment to enjoy the beauty in the natural history that surrounds you—from breathtaking landscapes to the remarkable treasures of Earth.

Thank you for being part of the Astro West family. Wishing you a Happy Fourth of July weekend filled with laughter, gratitude, and unforgettable moments! ❤️🤍💙




06/24/2026

This museum-quality Scolecite and Stilbite specimen from Pune, India features hundreds of pristine, needle-like Scolecite crystals radiating in a breathtaking arc from a warm peach-colored Stilbite base. The contrast, symmetry, and natural formation make it feel more like a sculpture than a mineral.

Discovered in one of the world’s most famous zeolite-producing regions, pieces of this caliber are exceptionally difficult to find, making them highly sought after by serious collectors, designers, and museums alike.

Visit Astro West at 102 W. 79th Street, directly across from the American Museum of Natural History, or DM us for more information.

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102 West 79th Street
New York, NY
10024

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

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