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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

Iceland spar, formerly called Iceland crystal (Icelandic: silfurberg [ˈsɪlvʏrˌpɛrk], lit. 'silver-rock') and also called optical calcite, is a transparent variety of calcite, or crystallized calcium carbonate, originally brought from Iceland, and used in demonstrating the polarization of light.  

The most common crystal structure of Iceland spar is rhombohedral, but other structures, such as scalenohedral or prismatic, can form depending on formation conditions. Iceland spar is primarily found in Iceland but can occur in different parts of the world with suitable geological conditions such as China.

Name: Iceland Spar Optical Calcite
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 30x27x25 mm / 1.2x1.1x1.0 inches 
Weight: 60.8 Grams / 2.1 Ounces
Origin: Guangxi Province, China

This is Citrine Crystals on Matrix mined in Rio do Sul, Brazil. 

Name:  Citrine Crystals on Matrix  
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions:  66x28x35 mm / 2.6x1.1x1.4 inches  
Weight:  120 Grams / 4.2 Ounces  
Origin:  Mined in Rio do Sul, Brazil 

This is a natural cluster formation of calcite on calcite crystals or two variations of the mineral found in a cracked concretion in a coal mine in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA.

It is a specimen consisting of two types of calcite on matrix. The first type is a coating of iridescent, dark calcite on the matrix. The second type are white crystals of calcite.   It is in good condition.  Would be a nice addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Calcite on Calcite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  65x47x32 mm / 2.6x1.8x1.3 inches
Weight: 64 Grams / 2.2 oz 
Origin: Mined in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA

This is a specimen of Star Mica or Muscovite and Quartz cluster.  These clusters show crystals that grow in sheets or book formations.  It is silvery gold with good transparency when held up to the light.  The name Muscovite comes from the term Muscovy Glass which was a name for the thick sheets of Mica used as a substitute for glass Russia. The name Mica is derived from the Greek word that means to split.

On this nice specimen, the matrix faces are covered with beautiful golden yellow point stars of muscovite mica, a typical shape for this rare mica formation. The stars are the result of twinning; the points show a bit of wear but this does not detract from the beauty of such a piece.

Name: Star Mica - Muscovite with Quartz  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  47x43x25 mm / 1.8x1.7x1.0 inches  
Weight:  48 Grams / 1.7 ounces  
Origin: Mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil 

This is a specimen of Star Mica or Muscovite and Quartz cluster.  These clusters show crystals that grow in sheets or book formations.  It is silvery gold with good transparency when held up to the light.  The name Muscovite comes from the term Muscovy Glass which was a name for the thick sheets of Mica used as a substitute for glass Russia. The name Mica is derived from the Greek word that means to split.

On this nice specimen, the matrix faces are covered with beautiful golden yellow point stars of muscovite mica, a typical shape for this rare mica formation. The stars are the result of twinning; the points show a bit of wear but this does not detract from the beauty of such a piece.

Name: Star Mica - Muscovite with Quartz  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  40x38x36 mm / 1.6x1.5x1.3 inches  
Weight:  55.7 Grams / 2.0 ounces  
Origin: Mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil 

Choose your Libyan Desert Glass!  You will receive the exact piece you choose.  This size of Libyan Desert Glass is great for jewelry making and a variety other small projects.  They would also be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection . 

These rare and fantastic Libyan Desert Glass were found in a strewn field in the Western Desert of Egypt. The weight and dimensions of each piece are provided below. 

The impact origin of Libyan Desert Glass is still disputed by some scientists and the exact impact site has not been located, although there is clear evidence that an impact has happened. The glass was discovered during an expedition of an international scientific community in 1932; and in 2013, a published analysis of a small black rock proposed that this sample was the remnant of a cometary impact.

The major component of Libyan Desert Glass is almost pure molten silica glass. Proof exists that Libyan Desert Glass had been used as a gemstone in the making of jewellery by the Pharaohs in ancient Egypt. 

These pieces display extremely well and are quality translucent specimen. They have an aesthetic shape with a beautiful wind eroded bodies from the years spent in the Desert. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.  The weight and dimensions of each piece are as follows:

A - 3.9 gr / 20x15x11 mm
B - 3.0 gr / 25x17x7 mm
C - 2.8 gr / 24x16x9 mm
D - 2.6 gr / 26x14x8 mm
E  - 3.0 gr / 21x21x9 mm

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 soothing and spiritually uplifting qualities, often associated with promoting emotional healing, inner peace, and mental clarity. Many consider it helpful for enhancing spiritual connection, deepening meditation, and supporting dream recall or lucid dreaming. Often linked to the heart chakra, it is thought to encourage love, compassion, and the release of emotional wounds. Stilbite may assist in navigating transitions, amplifying the energy of other crystals, and fostering a calming environment by shifting negative energy into positive vibrations.

Name: Stilbite Crystal
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized 
Dimensions:  27x22x13mm / 1.1x0.9x0.5 inches
Weight: 3.1 Grams /  0.1 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Wasson's Bluff, Nova Scotia, Canada

These are whole, uncut lava coated volcanic bombs from Mortlake, Victoria, Australia .  The lava crust on these pieces is complete, they can be showcased as is or cut to show the interior. The lava is most likely covering green olivine crystals.

An olivine volcanic bomb is a type of volcanic rock that contains olivine crystals and has been ejected during a volcanic eruption. Olivine is a mineral that is commonly found in the Earth's mantle and is one of the first minerals to crystallize as magma cools.

Volcanic bombs are large clots of lava that are ejected from a volcano during an explosive eruption. They can vary in size, and their shapes are often streamlined due to their molten nature as they are thrown through the air. When these volcanic bombs contain olivine crystals, they are referred to as olivine volcanic bombs.

The dimensions and weight of each of these olivine bombs are as follows:

A.  32x25x17 mm / 1.3x1.0x0.7 in  |  14.2 gr / 0.5 oz
B.  37x25x22 mm / 1.5x1.0x0.9 in  |  23 gr / 0.8 oz
C.   43x34x21 mm / 1.7x1.3x0.8 in  |  37 gr / 1.3 oz
D.  49x44x34 mm / 1.9x1.7x1.3 in  |  63.6 gr / 2.2 oz
E.  66x44x33 mm / 2.6x1.7x1.3 in  |  113.5 gr / 4.0 oz
F.  79x48x38 mm / 3.1x1.9x1.5 in  |  145.4gr / 5.1 oz

Any of these Olivine Bombs would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card. 

Sodalite is usually found in the massive form, rather than crystals. Its name is derived from its sodium content. This stone is frequently found with lapis lazuli, but contains little or no golden pyrite specks in it as lapis does. It may, however, contain patches or streaks of white calcite. Although some people think that sodalite resembles lapis in some ways, it is entirely different in chemical composition and has more of a navy blue coloring.

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

Name:  Sodalite
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  56x51x39 mm / 2.2x2.0x1.5 inches  
Weight:  104 Grams / 3.7 Ounces  
Origin:  Mined in Princess Sodalite Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

This is a nice fossilized Trilobite in host rock from Morocco.  Trilobites are the most diverse group of extinct animals preserved in the fossil record. Nine orders of trilobite are recognized, into which 15,000+ species are placed. Trilobites are remarkable, hard-shelled, segmented creatures that existed over 300 million years ago in the Earth's ancient seas. They went extinct before dinosaurs even came into existence, and are one of the key signature creatures of the Paleozoic Era, the first era to exhibit a proliferation of the complex life-forms that established the foundation of life as it is today. Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, trilobites are also a favorite among those familiar with Paleontology (the study of the development of life on Earth), and are found in the rocks of all continents.

The Trilobite itself measures 12x14 mm, the entire host rock is 58x53 mm.  This specimen is great as a teaching tool in the home or in the classroom, or as a gift.   It can also be used for science projects and other types craft displays.  Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.