Good choice of words eh.
Cool that you like minerals too. A huge aspect of this world is getting outside and hunting for them. It's a win win, even if you don't find much you get out into nature and see things/places you wouldn't normally see. It's a great hobby that our world is literally built on. If you are in Tokyo, Crystal World in Okachimachi is a good shop. Cheap and they have lots of Japanese minerals.
The 8 pounder is big. Never thought I would own one, but my friend gave me a deal I couldn't refuse.