Cabinet No. 40 - Mineral Collection

Cabinet No. 40 is a Polish online store with collector-grade mineral specimens. We specialize in rare species, Polish localities, native copper from Dzhezkazgan (Kazakhstan) and classic European minerals. Every specimen is photographed in high resolution and described to IMA (International Mineralogical Association) nomenclature: chemical formula, crystal system, Mohs hardness, mineral group, locality, size in mm, weight in grams.

Free domestic shipping in Poland over 300 PLN via InPost lockers or courier. International shipping: European Union and USA (FedEx Economy). We also run a free mineral Knowledge Base and the Collector Panel - mineral cataloging from the first specimen (Hobby free up to 500 - a plan limit, not a minimum; hideable fields; print-ready PDF labels; not museum CMS).

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Collector Panel

From the first specimen. Hobby free up to 500 (plan limit, not a minimum). Hideable fields: short form or full depth. Cloud cataloging, print-ready PDF labels, AI descriptions, public sharing, statistics. Offline Field Mode and Quick Capture on Curator / Curator+. Not museum CMS.

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Mineral knowledge base

A free encyclopedia of species: chemistry, crystallography, type localities, Strunz and Dana classification.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is it called Cabinet No. 40?

"Cabinet" refers to collector display cabinets - mine were multiplying quickly as my mineral collection grew. The number 40 came from my 40th birthday, which I was celebrating at the time. It has nothing to do with kitchen furniture or a government cabinet - it means mineral display cabinets and my original private collector profile.

Where do Cabinet No. 40 specimens come from?

Worldwide, with a focus on Polish localities (Lower Silesia, Tatra Mountains), native copper from Dzhezkazgan in Kazakhstan and classic European species. Every specimen lists its exact locality.

Do you follow IMA nomenclature?

Yes, strictly. All mineral names follow the IMA-CNMNC list with correct spelling (e.g. "matrix" never "matryca"), chemical formulas and mineral groups.

How does shipping work?

Poland: InPost lockers or courier, free over 300 PLN. International: European Union only via FedEx Economy. Every specimen is packed individually in cotton wool and collector boxes.

Can I return a specimen?

Yes, 14-day no-questions-asked return under EU consumer law.

What is the Collector Panel?

Our in-house app for cataloging private mineral collections from the first specimen. Hobby free up to 500 (plan limit, not a minimum). Hideable fields. You add photos and data; the system generates print-ready PDF labels and AI descriptions. Not museum CMS. Offline Field Mode on Curator / Curator+.

Does every specimen come with a certificate?

Every specimen has a full database record with locality, size and weight. Higher-value pieces ship with extra collector cards.