About Us

Geologic Desires is owned and operated by, myself, Michael Walter.  The business is a part- time activity and outgrowth of my obsession with minerals and their crystals. My education began with a Bachelors degree in geology from the State University of New York in rural northern New York State.   A Masters degree and 32 credits of Doctoral work have helped to prepare me for my real job.  My full- time work is as a teacher of earth science and geology at a small school here in northern New York.

When I am not at home it likely has something to do with minerals.  Field collecting occupies the majority of the summer while weekends are often spent at shows or on buying trips.  I work very hard at obtaining the best minerals available at affordable prices.  I believe damage should be nonexistent or minimal while the aesthetics of the specimen should be the highest available.  Keeping these ideals in mind has produced a strong base of dedicated customers whom I value.  Without their loyalty I would not have the desire to do anything more than be a happy collector of mineral specimens.  Unlike others I do not have to make a living (thankfully) from selling minerals.  It gives me great personal satisfaction to help other build collections that make them proud.  Don't be afraid to share your "wants list" and budget constraints with me.  Like many dealers I am buying old collections and hitting the major shows at locations such as West Springfield, Mass. and Tucson, AZ. In my travels I can keep an eye out for material that could help you with those hard to fill gaps in your collection.

Besides viewing specimens here, interested collectors may visit me at various shows or by appointment at our gallery in northern New York State. Geologic Desires is based in rural Saint Lawrence County not far from the Canadian border. Our mineral gallery is near the town of Nicholville on Route 11B, but due to our isolated location most of our business is done by mail and over the internet. Like many others in the mineral business this is my love not my livelihood. Because of this I only open by appointment. Feel free to contact me at Geologic Desires if you plan on being in the area and wish to visit.

I am available to speak at shows and occasionally at club meetings.  You will also find me volunteering my speaking services and guiding field trips for clubs and larger organizations such as the New York State Geological Association, Eastern Federation of Mineral and Lapidary Societies and Rochester Mineralogical Symposium.

 

Mineral galleries in Nicholville, NY.      Some of the displays in our Nicholville show room.

 

 

 Zircon (our newest pup) works with me on posting new specimens.

 

   He prefers dioptase to his namesake.

 

 

From left to right...Mike Walter, Chili Walter Willi the First and Scepter.      Chili as a pup and Scepter (no longer alive).

 

                                                     Little Chili is now all grown up! 

 

 

   He is not much help when it comes to cataloging inventory, however.

 

          Part of our gallery and photo studio.   

 

Jay Walter working on one of the huge blocks that we have just broke off the ledge.      Jay Walter moving big blocks at Treasure Mt., 2003.

 

The other time consuming activity I am involved in is rowing.  I row sweep in the 1 seat for a Men's Masters 4+   (D Level) boat with the Grateful Oars Rowing Club, out of Norwood, New York.  We are a small club, but, we take our rowing seriously.  We compete in a limited number of regattas as time allows.  Training is a year- around activity.  Row, row, row your boat!         

                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                   Mike   

                                                            

 

 

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