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This is a fantastic crusted 9.56 grams NWA (Northwest Africa) 869 L3-6 classified meteorite Individual found by Nomads in the Sahara Desert. The dimensions of the specimen are 18x10x15 mm.  This specimen comes from the Hupé Collection.

NWA 869 classified meteorites can still be interesting and this one is for sure perfectly shaped to catch your attention. It displays a superb crust on most of its surface.  Most samples are individual meteorites but some fragments (mostly >1 kg) also occur. In most cases the fusion crust has been polished or ablated by wind erosion. Many samples are more severely affected and show faces with deep wind erosion features. Fracture faces, formed by ground collision, show a typical gray-green color and sometimes visible brecciation (light and/or dark clasts).

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

This is a nice end cut of the Northwest Africa 978 meteorite. This is another of the great and rare meteorites from the Sahara. It is classified as a Stone, Chondrite Rumurutiite, (R3.8). This meteorite was found in 2001 in many fragments and small individuals, very fresh but sandblasted for a low TKW of 722 grams. The Shock stage is registered at 3 and the Weathering grade at 2.

It is one of the rarest meteorite types with only 9 Rumuruti 3.8 type meteorites known,  most being found in Antarctica. This unique group of chondrites has basically no FeNi-metal in comparison to other chondrite groups. The R chondrites also have the highest 17O value of any other solar system material. This piece weighs 3.03 grams an measures  20x14x6mm. Note the flat edge of this piece is crusted, it is not a cut surface.

This hard to acquire piece displays very well with its diamond lap finish and this high quality specimen would make an amazing addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen cards.

This is a nice end cut of the Northwest Africa 978 meteorite. This is another of the great and rare meteorites from the Sahara. It is classified as a Stone, Chondrite Rumurutiite, (R3.8). This meteorite was found in 2001 in many fragments and small individuals, very fresh but sandblasted, for a low TKW of 722 grams. The Shock stage is registered at 3 and the Weathering grade at 2.

It is one of the rarest meteorite types with only 9 Rumuruti 3.8 type meteorites known,  most being found in Antarctica. This unique group of chondrites has basically no FeNi-metal in comparison to other chondrite groups. The R chondrites also have the highest 17O value of any other solar system material. This piece weighs 5.02 grams an measures 31x18x8mm. Note the flat edge of this piece is crusted, it is not a cut surface.

This hard to acquire piece displays very well with its diamond lap finish.  This high quality specimen would make an amazing addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a ELKK Meteorites and a Canagem Collection specimen cards.

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth. Pure obsidian is usually dark in appearance, though the color varies depending on the impurities present. Iron and other transition elements may give the obsidian a dark brown to black color.

Most black obsidians contain nano inclusions of magnetite, an iron oxide. Very few samples of obsidian are nearly colorless. In some stones, the inclusion of small, white, radially clustered crystals (spherulites) of the mineral cristobalite in the black glass produce a blotchy or snowflake pattern (snowflake obsidian). 

Name: Obsidian Sphere
Dimensions: 116 mm - 4.57 in
Weight: 2.186 kg - 4 lbs 13 oz
Origin:  China

This is an amazing, large cluster of Okenite with Prehnite and Cubic Apophyllite Geode Crystal from Dindoshi Quarry, Mumbai, India. This is a high quality geode with fantastic okenite spheres, beautiful Prehnite and great Apophyllite crystal.  Its almost as having two completely separate geode clusters with their own personality.  Would be a beautiful addition to any collection.

Name: Okenite on Prehnite with Cubic Apophyllite Geode Crystal
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 140x114x114 mm / 5.5x4.5x4.5 inches
Weight: 1.38 kg / 3 lbs 0.7 oz
Origin: Mined in Dindoshi Quarry, Mumbai, India

This is an amazing, large cluster of Okenite with Gyrolite, Quartz and Prehnite Druse Crystal from Dindoshi Quarry, Mumbai, India. This is a high quality druse with outstanding, perfect okenite spheres and tons of Prehnite.  The angle of view is just amazing. Would be a beautiful addition to any collection.

Name: Okenite with Gyrolite on Quartz and Prehnite Druse Crystal
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 146x114x101 mm / 5.75x4.5x4 inches 
Weight: 1.8 kg / 3 lb. 15.5 oz
Origin: Mined in Dindoshi Quarry, Mumbai, India

This is an amazing, large cluster of Okenite on Quartz Geode Crystal from Dindoshi Quarry, Mumbai, India. This is a high quality geode with outstanding, perfect okenite spheres.  Since this is a geode type specimen all of the okenite hairs are perfectly intact with no damage to any crystal.  Would be a beautiful addition to any collection.

Name: Okenite Spheres with Gyrolite on Quartz and Prehnite Geode Crystal
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 190x165x121 mm / 7.5x6.5x4.75 inches
Weight: 3.7 kg / 8 lbs 2.5 oz
Origin: Mined in Dindoshi Quarry, Mumbai, India

This is an amazing, large cluster of Okenite with Gyrolite, Quartz and Prehnite Geode Crystal from Dindoshi Quarry, Mumbai, India. This is a high quality geode with outstanding, perfect okenite spheres and tons of Prehnite.  Since this is a geode type specimen all of the okenite hairs are perfectly intact with no damage to any crystal.  Would be a beautiful addition to any collection.

Name: Okenite with Gyrolite on Quartz and Prehnite Geode Crystal
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 203x146x120 mm / 8x5.75x4.75 inches
Weight: 3.78 kg / 8 lb. 5 oz
Origin: Mined in Dindoshi Quarry, Mumbai, India

Okenite is a silicate mineral that is usually associated with zeolites. It most commonly is found as small white "cotton ball" formations within basalt geodes. These formations are clusters of straight, radiating, fibrous crystals that are both bendable and fragile.

Calcite is found throughout the world in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. Some geologists consider it to be a "ubiquitous mineral" - one that is found everywhere. Calcite is the principal constituent of limestone and marble.

Quartz crystals are among the most abundant and well-known minerals on Earth. It belongs to the hexagonal crystal system, and typically forms six-sided prismatic crystals with a pointed termination. Its crystals can be colorless or exhibit a wide range of colors. The color variations are often due to the presence of impurities or trace elements during the crystal's formation. Quartz is transparent to translucent. 

Prehnite can form prismatic, tabular, or pyramidal crystals, but usually occurs in botryoidal, reniform, stalactitic, granular, or compact habits.  It is usually green in colour, but may be white, colourless, yellow, or gray.  It has a colourless streak.  Prehnite is transparent to translucent, with a vitreous to pearly luster.  Prehnite forms in cavities in basaltic lavas.

Name: Okenite, Calcite, Quartz and Prehnite Geode
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 120.7x88.9x76.2 mm / 4.75x3.5x3 inches
Weight: 796 Grams / 28.1 ounces
Origin: Mined in Dindoshi, India

This is an amazing, large cluster of Okenite, Laumontite and Gyrolite on Green Prehnite Geode Crystal from Dindoshi Quarry, Mumbai, India. This is a high quality geode with outstanding, perfect okenite spheres, tons of Prehnite and awesome Laumontite crystals.  Since this is a geode type specimen all of the okenite hairs are perfectly intact with no damage to any crystal.  Would be a beautiful addition to any collection.

Name: Okenite, Laumontite and Gyrolite on Green Prehnite Geode Crystal
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 151x111x61 mm / 5.9x4.4x2.4 inches
Weight: 1.13 kg / 2 lbs 7 oz
Origin: Mined in Dindoshi Quarry, Mumbai, India