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We have for you a small floater crystal of gypsum var Selenite in a perky box found 1962 in Ellsworth Mahoning County, Ohio U.S.A.. 

Gypsum is one of the more common minerals in sedimentary environments. It is a major rock forming mineral that produces massive beds, usually from precipitation out of highly saline waters. Since it forms easily from saline water, gypsum can have many inclusions of other minerals and even trapped bubbles of air and water.

This specimen has no damage and will ship in its protective display box.

Name: Gypsum var. Selenite
Specimen Size:   Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  Specimen 20x10x7 mm / 0.8x0.4x0.3 inches
                       Box 35x33x34 mm / 1.4x1.3x1.3 inches
Weight:   10.9 grams / 0.4 oz (incl box)
Origin: Ellsworth, Mahoning County, Ohio USA

Pseudomorphs are mineral specimens that have the external shape of one mineral but are composed of another.  The pseudomorph goethite after marcasite forms when marcasite is exposed to oxidizing conditions and starts to oxidize and break down. As the marcasite breaks down, goethite replaces it in the crystal structure, preserving the shape of the original marcasite crystal. The resulting specimen appears as a marcasite crystal, but is actually composed of goethite.

The Farafra Oasis, in the White Desert, has been known for a number of years to deliver incredible pseudomorph specimens. The pseudomorphs occur within the Cretaceous Khoman Chalk, from which the White Desert derives its name.

These specimens are remarkable for their relatively sharp marcasite crystal forms in aesthetic crystal clusters. They are in excellent condition.  This collector's specimen is unique, of great quality and ready for display.

Name: Goethite After Marcasite Pseudomorph
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  42x39x28 mm / 1.6x1.5x1.1 inches
Weight:  45.8 grams / 1.6 ounces
Origin: Found in White Desert, Farafra Oasis, Egypt

This is a superb looking Spade meteorite part slice weighing 0.8 gram. This H6 chondrite classified meteorite was found in 2000 and has a total weight of 8.86 Kg.

This single mass of 8.86 kg was found in a grass field by Mr. J. Talbert while farming. The classification and mineralogy performed by R. Jones, UNM and A. Rubin, UCLA, determined it to be an annealed impact melt rock. It has a shock stage of S2 and a moderate weathering grade of W2.

Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.  Will come with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This Analcime specimen comes from the Poudrette Quarry at Mount-Saint-Hilaire and displays a nice terminated crystal. The specimen also has some small intersecting black aegirine crystals.

Great looking translucent, colorless analcime crystal.  An excellent specimen from the world renowned location that is MSH. This beautiful crystal would be a great addition to any new or existing collection.

Name:  Analcime
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 18x19 mm / 1.2x1.0 inches  
                        Specimen Box 33x33 mm / 1.3x1.3 inches  
Weight:  7.25 Grams / 0.2 Ounces   
Origin: Mined in Poudrette Quarry, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec, 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. 

Here's a beautiful 5 sided Diopside crystal from the Otter Lake area, Quebec, Canada. The diopside crystals are prismatic habit with complex terminations.  It has a nice luster and lovely green color. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Green Diopside Crystal
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  16x13x13 mm / 0.6x0.5x0.5 inches
Weight: 6.18 Grams / 0.2 oz
Origin: Famous Western Quebec Location, Otter Lake area, Canada

This is a specimen of Cyrtolite crystal, better known as Zircon, in matrix mined at Saranac Mine, Tory Hill, Ontario. There are many sharp well formed reddish brown cyrtolite crystals in a matrix of quartz.

Name: Cyrtolite (Zircon) Crystals on Quartz Matrix
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 49x40x19 mm / 1.9x1.6x0.7 inches
Weight:  38.10 Grams / 1.3 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Saranac Mine, Tory Hill, Ontario 

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.

This piece has been cut to showcase the beautiful green olivine crystals.  It would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.  Stand is not included.

Name: Lava Coated Volcanic Crystal Bomb  
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions: 69x44x24 mm / 2.7x1.7x0.9 Inches  
Weight:  85.6 Grams / 3.0 Ounce  
Details: Volcanic activity Mortlake, Victoria, Australia  

This is a rare Uvite tourmaline crystal from Brumado, Bahia, Brazil. Uvite is an uncommon form of Tourmaline which has different crystal formations than most other Tourmalines. This mineral was first discovered in the locality of Uva Province in Sri Lanka where the name comes from.

This amazing specimen is a glassy green color and has all terminations and crystal faces. There are also magnesite inclusions and small magnesite crystals on the surface. It is in excellent condition. 

Uvite, like other tourmalines, it is believed to offer protection, grounding, and emotional healing. Uvite may also promote spiritual growth, align with the heart chakra, and aid in meditation.

Name:  Uvite Tourmaline Crystal
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:  19x17x9mm / 0.8x0.8x0.5 inches
Weight:  3 grams / 0.1 Ounces
Origin:  Brumado, Bahia, Brazil  

This is a great looking Northwest Africa 2849 L4 classified meteorite Micro. This meteorite was found in the Sahara Desert in 2004 and the total recovered weight is recorded as a low 846 grams.  It has a Shock stage of 2 and a Weathering grade of 3.

This specimen is a micromount which is great to analyze the material with a loupe or for microscope work.  The specimen comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.