Madagascan Direct

Madagascan Direct, importer of fossils and crystals specialising in Madagascar

Madagascan Direct is the retail website of Hidden Earth Ltd, a company that presents itself as an importer of high-quality fossils and crystals from various parts of the world. Its catalogue places emphasis on pieces from Madagascar, although it also sells specimens from other origins. The shop operates online and offers free shipping on orders over £30 within the UK mainland.

Crystal catalogue

The crystal section is organised by type, shape and colour. Among the varieties available are quartz in its many forms — amethyst, clear quartz, girasol, hematoid, rutilated, rose, smoky, white and yellow —, agate, fluorite, moonstone, jasper, calcite, black tourmaline, obsidian, amazonite, apatite, apophyllite and zeolites, carnelian, chrysocolla, garnet, indigo gabbro, lapis lazuli, lepidolite, malachite, malachite with chrysocolla, mookaite, pyrite, Que Sera stone, rhodonite, ruby, septarian, sodalite, sunstone and tiger's eye.

The site allows filtering by crystal type, polished shape and colour. Shapes include bowls, cabochons, eggs, flames, freeform shapes, hearts, massage wands, mounted crystals, pebbles and palm stones, points, pyramids, slices, spheres and towers or obelisks. Colours range from black, blue, clear, gold, green, orange, pink, purple, rainbow, red, white and yellow.

Fossils: ammonites and other pieces

The fossil range includes ammonites — both loose and in pairs, polished, iridescent and natural —, as well as nautilus fossils, coprolites, gastropods and bivalves. Ammonite carvings and copal pieces with insects are also sold. Ammonites are classified by size, with pairs ranging from 3-5 cm up to specimens over 20 cm, and by species, with genera such as Cleoniceras, Douvilleiceras, Lytoceras, Perisphinctes, Phylloceras, Puzosia and Aspidoceras. Among the iridescent ones, rainbow-toned and red varieties are distinguished.

Crystal and fossil jewellery

The catalogue includes a jewellery line that makes use of both crystals and fossils. It is organised into collections and types, and includes pendants, rings and pieces of crystal and fossil jewellery.

Purchasing and shipping information

The shop displays prices in pounds sterling (GBP £) and allows you to select a country or region for purchase. Free shipping applies to orders over £30 within the UK mainland. The site has information sections on crystals and fossils, as well as a news section.