Galactic Stone & Ironworks

My name is Mike and I am a life-long collector of all things rare and exotic. Every specimen I offer comes from my personal collection with solid provenance. You can be confident that each specimen is genuine and as described. 

I was a lifelong collector of rocks and minerals before I discovered meteorites. In the many years since then, I have amassed a large collection of meteorites from every corner of the world. I am primarily a collector, so I look for specimens that I would put into my own collection - if it's not worthy of my personal collection, then it will never be offered for sale. The specimens I sell on this website are from my collection and the proceeds go to offset the costs of building that collection.

In addition to being a rockhound, I am also a long-time amateur astronomer with a keen interest in planetary science. I have the utmost respect for science and the scientists who conduct the research that unlocks the mysteries of our universe. Because of this, I observe strict curation protocols for all of my specimens. They are handled with gloves and stored in a humidity-controlled environment. When cutting meteorites, I use only distilled water during slicing and I hand-sand all pieces to avoid potential contamination. All of my specimens are carefully weighed, photographed, labeled, and inventoried. I also keep detailed records of provenance and chain of custody for all meteorites I offer.

Every meteorite is special and we are only temporary caretakers for these cosmic relics from the birth of the solar system. It is a pleasure to offer these space rocks to collectors so they can be enjoyed by as many people as possible. Whenever possible, I donate specimens to schools and institutions so they may inspire young minds to study the sciences. By providing meteorites to scientists, I feel I am helping out in a small indirect way with their research. Galactic Stone and Ironworks will always work to offer interesting and rare types of specimen to any buyer - collectors, scientists, or other dealers.

Along with rocks and meteorites, I also collect fossils. I live near the famous "Bone Valley Formation" in Florida, which is known around the world for it's rich and diverse fossil deposits. I am a fossil hunter and I recover most of my own specimens, including Miocene, Pliocene, and Pleistocene fauna such as megalodon shark, mastodon, and mammoth. These specimens are handled and offered using the same professional protocols I extend to all of my collection pieces. My fossil speciality is Pleistocene megafauna and I have many specimens that are not on this website yet. If your research or collection requires a specific fossil you do not see listed here, please contact me via email to inquire. Trades are also considered.