Mineralistic, Philadelphia

An imaginative oasis on the border of Bella Vista and Queen Village, Mineralistic packs quite an original selection within its walls. Inside, earthy yellow walls, a ceiling painted like a partly cloudy sky and glass cases filled with trinkets of all sorts give customers the feeling that they might have entered into jungle of oddities in a far off world. As the name suggests, this South Street storefront sells a variety of minerals, ranging from agate to spectrolite. These rare and beautiful gems take the forms of jewelry, trinkets and home décor. Additionally, books, games, incense, artifacts, figurines and handmade Celtic jewelry round out the store's inventory. Customers can even purchase fossilized remains dating back hundreds of millions of years. Mineralistic is open seven days a week, and a knowledgeable staff is always on hand to inform shoppers and guide purchases.