Stocking stuffers

This is a beautiful black Biotite crystal book from the Calcite Vein-Dikes of the Grenville Geological Province Ontario, Canada. This specimen is a great example of both the classic crystal shape and attractive dark coloration. 

Biotite is rarely considered a valuable mineral specimen, but it can accompany other minerals and compliment them. In Bancroft, Ontario, Biotite forms large crystals with green apatite and hornblende. Single large plates or "books" of biotite can grow to considerable size and can make impressive mineral specimens. 

Stand not included.

Name:  Biotite Mica  
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions:  124x61x3 mm / 4.9x2.4x0.1 inches  
Weight:  50 Grams / 1.7 Ounces  
Origin:  Ontario, Canada  

Stilbite is a zeolite mineral appreciated for its delicate crystal formations and pastel hues, ranging from colorless to white, yellow, pink, and peach.  It forms distinctive tabular crystals with a bowtie or butterfly shape and exhibits a vitreous to pearly luster. Commonly found in cavities in volcanic rocks, stilbite is often associated with other zeolite minerals. 

Stilbite is believed to have calming energy, supporting spiritual growth and emotional healing.

Name: Stilbite Crystal
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 46x27x23 mm / 1.8x1.1x0.9 inches 
Weight: 17 Grams / 0.6 Ounces 
Origin: Mined in India

This is a nice fossilized, highly polished natural Ammonite in brown marble from Morocco, it is perfect for gift giving to a new fossil collector. This Ammonite weighs 20 grams in weight and measures 48x39x7 mm.  Ammonites are perhaps the most widely known fossil, possessing the typically ribbed spiral-form shell. These creatures lived in the seas between 240 - 65 million years ago, when they became extinct along with the dinosaurs. They belong to a group of predators known as cephalopods, which includes their living relatives the octopus, squid, cuttlefish and nautilus.  This fossil would be excellent for jewelry making.

Stilbite is a zeolite mineral appreciated for its delicate crystal formations and pastel hues, ranging from colorless to white, yellow, pink, and peach.  It forms distinctive tabular crystals with a bowtie or butterfly shape and exhibits a vitreous to pearly luster. Commonly found in cavities in volcanic rocks, stilbite is often associated with other zeolite minerals. 

Stilbite is believed to have calming energy, supporting spiritual growth and emotional healing.

Name: Stilbite Crystal
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 40x35x28 mm / 1.6x1.4x1.1 inches 
Weight: 14.3 Grams / 0.5 Ounces 
Origin: Mined in India

This is a must have 9.12 gram Impactite, monomict impact breccia from the Agoudal, Imilchil impact structure, Morocco.  Although not a meteorite, impactites are directly linked to them and their impacts and are probably going to be one of the rarest collection items you'll ever own. Impactite is a slag-like glassy object found on the surface of the earth, formed from rock melted by the impact of a meteorite.

The term impactite encompasses shock-metamorphosed target rocks, melts or suevites and mixtures of the two, as well as sedimentary rocks with significant impact-derived components and shocked mineral grains, tektites, anomalous geochemical signatures, etc. According to the state of conservation of the meteorite into the sedimentary layers "Soltanian" and the dating of ancient lake sediments of the Isli lake, we can estimate their age limit to 40,000 years. 

More than 183 structures of meteoritical impacts are highlighted on the Earth, including only three reported dual impact craters. The impact craters of Isli and Tislit are respectively located at 10 km and 4 km from the Imilchil village on the Central High Atlas in Morocco at respective altitudes of 2272 and 2266 meters. They are spaced apart from each other by 9.4 km. The origin and the date of formation of these two lakes are still unknown today. Surveys undertaken near them and in the surrounding areas leads to believe that they correspond to a dual meteoritical impact crater.

Polymict and monomict breccias were observed at the edges of these craters but they don’t form big masses because of erosion. They consist of irregular fragments with millimeter and centimeter sizes, in a carbonate matrix. In the breccias collected on the southern edges of the Isli crater, we noted the presence of several shocked quartz grains in planar structures associated with rolling extinction, indicators of shock metamorphism. 

This gorgeous specimen displays very well with a mass of 31x24x16 mm. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a 16.51 gram Grey Melt Rock from the Köfels Structure, Austria. It measures 43x27x13 mm.  The specific origin of kofelsite rocks is uncertain & debated. The rocks are found in a landslide deposit in western Austria. Researchers have suggested that the landslide was impact-triggered. The kofelsite samples in the landslide deposit thus may be impactites (fused rocks from the heat of impact). Some workers have suggested that the rocks are frictionites (fused rocks from landslide heating).

The Köfels landslide was a huge mountain rockslide (a Sturzstrom) that occurred in the Austrian Alps about 9800 years ago near the present day village of Köfels. Some of its features mystified geologists for quite some time. One hypothesis was that it had been caused by an asteroid impact — a Köfels impact event — but more recent research has rejected the idea. This didn't stop a pair of British engineers from publishing a book that claims that a) it was an asteroid impact, b) it inspired a lot of myths, and c) it was recorded on an ancient Sumerian clay tablet.

The reason for the original impact hypothesis was the presence of fused rock. At the time, the only processes known to be able to do this were either volcanism or meteor impacts. Later research found that it can be also produced by friction and similar fused rock has been found in other large rockslides.

This specimen displays very well even if not proven to be meteorite impact related.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is an outstanding Impact Melt Glass specimen or bomb weighing 1 grams.  Its dimensions are 19x17x12 mm.  Although not a meteorite, impactites are directly linked to them and their impacts.

This Henbury glass or more specifically vesicular impactite was found in the Northern Territory of Australia. Eight miles southwest of the town of Henbury, 13 craters were found, the largest of which was 720 x 360 feet.  This impactite was formed years ago when many meteorites crashed into the earth making all those craters which produced the impact glass.

Impactite is a slag-like glassy object found on the surface of the earth, formed from rock melted by the impact of a meteorite. The term encompasses shock-metamorphosed target rocks, melts or suevites and mixtures of the two, as well as sedimentary rocks with significant impact-derived components and shocked mineral grains, tektites, anomalous geochemical signatures, etc.

This piece displays extremely well.  It is amazingly light considering its mass.  It has a unique hollow sound when you tap it.  This Australian find is very well shaped and preserved. These pieces are becoming more difficult to acquire so this is a good time to get a fine specimen.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.  Will come with a Canagem specimen card.

This specimen features beautiful brown Phlogopite crystals on matrix, from the Earl's Farm, Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada. 

Phlogopite is a fascinating mineral belonging to the mica group, recognized for its distinctive layered structure and glossy appearance. Its color typically ranges from light brown to dark brown, and it can sometimes display a golden hue. Phlogopite is notable for its excellent cleavage, allowing it to be split into thin, flexible sheets, much like other mica varieties.

Phlogopite is typically found in metamorphic rocks, especially in areas where there has been significant heat and pressure, such as around granite intrusions. It is commonly located in places like Madagascar, Russia, and parts of North America, often forming alongside other minerals, such as biotite and garnet.

Phlogopite is believed to promote inner strength and self-confidence. It is often associated with grounding energy, helping individuals remain centered and calm amid chaos.

Name:  Phlogopite on Matrix
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  51x42x23  mm / 2.0x1.6x0.9 inches  
Weight:  42.6 Grams / 1.5 Ounces  
Origin:  Earl's Farm, Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada  

This is a lovely raw garnet are from Ontario, Canada.  Garnet is a stunning gemstone known for its rich color, primarily deriving its vibrant hues from the presence of iron and manganese. The name "garnet" is believed to come from the Latin word "granatum," meaning pomegranate, due to its resemblance to the fruit's seeds. Historically, garnets have been used since the Bronze Age, prized not only for their beauty but also for their protective qualities. 

Garnets are believed to enhance self-confidence and inspire love and passion. They are thought to ground energy and bring balance, promoting a sense of stability and security.

Name: Garnet Crystal
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 50x50x46 mm / 2.0x2.0x1.8 inches
Weight:   221 grams / 7.8 Ounces
Origin: Ontario, Canada
 

This is an interesting specimen of Malachite on matrix from Conception del Oro, Mexico.  The specimen displays beautiful malachite that forms on the surface as small crystals. It is in very good condition. 

Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Malachite on matrix 
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  50x43x48 mm / 2.0x1.7x1.9 inches
Weight: 149.4 Grams / 5.3 Ounces 
Origin: Mined in Conception del Oro, Mexico

This is an individual Northwest Africa or NWA 4293 formerly known as NQ10, an H6 chondrite found in the Sahara desert in 2005.  It is one of 5854 approved meteorites classified as such. The meteorite weighs 5.3 grams with dimensions of 18x17x9 mm.  

This fascinating meteorite was mainly found as small individuals and the total weight of the 100's of pieces recovered is recorded as a low 25 kg. The meteorite has a shock stage of 4 and weathering grade of 2.  NWA 4293 is interesting in the way it looks as can be seen in the images.  Most pieces are free of caliche, have a smooth gray surface and are small complete individuals.  The unusual appearance is due to shock hardening and being sandblasted in the desert.

This specimen comes with a Canagem specimen card.  Would make a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

This is a 7.8 gram Impact Melt Rock from the Dhala Impact Structure, India. It measures 39x26x5 mm.  Although not a meteorite, impactites are directly linked to them and their impacts and are probably going to be one of the rarest collection items you'll ever own. Impactite is a slag-like glassy object found on the surface of the earth, formed from rock melted by the impact of a meteorite.

The term impactite encompasses shock-metamorphosed target rocks, melts or suevites and mixtures of the two, as well as sedimentary rocks with significant impact-derived components and shocked mineral grains, tektites, anomalous geochemical signatures, etc.

This beautiful Impact melt rock comes from the 11 km-diameter highly eroded Dhala impact structure in India. The Dhala structure has an estimated age of about 2Ga (2,000 Ma), making it the third oldest terrestrial impact structure.

This gorgeous slice displays very well.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.