Canada - The Collection

Product Type: Sodalite
Approx Weight (per piece): 24.9ct
Size: 28x18mm
Shape: Oval Facet Cabochon
Color: Navy Blue with White Patterns
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Canada

Polylithionite and Aegirine from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire (MSH), Quebec, represent a classic mineral association from one of the world's most important alkaline intrusive complexes. Polylithionite is a rare lithium-rich mica that typically forms thin, lustrous hexagonal plates or rosettes with a silvery, pearly, or pale bronze appearance. It commonly occurs alongside Aegirine, which develops as long, dark green to black prismatic crystals Aegirine crystals that are often sharply terminated and may occur individually or in radiating spray. The contrasting crystal habits and colors create an attractive natural association that is characteristic of Mont Saint-Hilaire. 

Specimens containing Polylithionite and Aegirine are valued for illustrating the unique mineral-forming environment of this geologically significant Canadian locality. It is the perfect combination for those looking for a unique and beautiful addition to their mineral collection!

Name:  Polylithionite and Aegirine Cluster
Specimen Size: Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:  29x25x20 mm / 1.1x1.0x0.7 inches  
Weight:  8.97 Grams / 0.3 Ounces   
Origin: Mined in Poudrette Quarry, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

This combination of Serandite and Aegirine from Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire (MSH), Quebec, is considered one of Canada's classic mineral associations. Renowned for its extraordinary mineral diversity, this quarry has produced some of the world's finest specimens of both minerals. Serandite forms beautiful salmon-pink to orange-pink prismatic crystals, while Aegirine grows as glossy black, often sharply terminated blades, that may occur individually or in radiating sprays. These minerals are often accompanied by white Albite or Analcime, producing beautiful specimens.

Serandite is the signature mineral of Mont Saint-Hilaire and is the most sought-after species coming from that locality.  This beautiful crystal cluster would be a great addition to any new or existing collection.

Name:  Serandite & Aegirine Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions: 32x30x18 mm / 1.3x1.2x0.7 inches  
Weight:  10.9 Grams /  0.4 Ounces   
Origin: Mined in Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Chabazite is known for its distinctive crystal structure and its occurrence in a variety of geological environments. Its crystal structure consists of interconnected channels and cavities.  Chabazite is found in various locations around the world, including Italy, Iceland, Scotland, the Faroe Islands, the United States (especially in the Pacific Northwest), Canada, India, and Australia. Different localities may produce chabazite crystals with varying colors and characteristics.

These chabazite crystals are from Wasson’s Bluff, Nova Scotia, Canada.  Wasson's Bluff is recognized as producing great specimens with colors varying from pink to orange to red.  This zone has seen collection of specimens almost exhausted due to the ground erosion.  These particular specimens are a lovely orangey color and are in very good condition.  Make these a special specimen pair in your collection. 

Name: Chabazite (2 Clusters)
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  23x13x17 mm & 19x16x14 mm
Weight:  7.3 grams / 0.3 oz
Origin: Wasson’s Bluff, Two Islands, Nova Scotia Canada

Chabazite is known for its distinctive crystal structure and its occurrence in a variety of geological environments. Its crystal structure consists of interconnected channels and cavities.  Chabazite is found in various locations around the world, including Italy, Iceland, Scotland, the Faroe Islands, the United States (especially in the Pacific Northwest), Canada, India, and Australia. Different localities may produce chabazite crystals with varying colors and characteristics.

This chabazite crystal is from Wasson’s Bluff, Nova Scotia, Canada.  Wasson's Bluff is recognized as producing great specimens with colors varying from pink to orange to red.  This zone has seen collection of specimens almost exhausted due to the ground erosion.  This particular specimen is a lovely orangey color and is in very good condition.  Make this a special specimen in your collection. 

Name: Chabazite (2 Clusters)
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  21x19x8 mm & 17x14x12 mm
Weight:  6.8 grams / 0.2 oz
Origin: Wasson’s Bluff, Two Islands, Nova Scotia Canada

This Pectolite specimen comes from the Poudrette Quarry at Mount-Saint-Hilaire and displays a nice terminated crystal. 

Pectolite crystals are known for their unique crystal habits, often forming as slender and elongated fibers radiating from a central point. These fibers can be densely packed to form globular masses. Pectolite can be tough and dense but is often delicate and soft to the touch. It can tarnish brown or black upon exposure to air. The crystals can be found in various colors, including white, gray, light yellow, brown, pink, orange, salmon, and light blue. The blue variety, known as Larimar, is highly sought after and is found exclusively in the Dominican Republic. Pectolite is primarily used as a collector's mineral.

Great looking translucent crystal cluster, 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:  Pectolite crystal
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions: 28x14x7 mm / 1.1x0.5x0.3 inches   
Weight:  4.4 Grams / 0.15 Ounces   
Origin: Mined in Poudrette Quarry, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

This is a must have 3-gram Impact Fallback Breccia from the Wanapitei Impact Crater at Wanapitei Lake, near Sudbury in Ontario Canada. Its dimensions are 37x13x5 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 pieces you'll ever own. 

Wanapitei Lake, located northeast of Sudbury, Ontario, is a 37-million-year-old meteorite impact crater, with its impact origin confirmed by the presence of suevite found in glacial drift surrounding the lake. Suevite is a type of breccia containing dark, vesicular glass formed under high-pressure shock metamorphism

Identified in the 1970s, the suevite at Wanapitei is a crumbly, shock-metamorphosed rock that often contains coesite, a high-pressure mineral diagnostic of impact structures.  The impact occurred during the Late Eocene epoch, roughly 37 million years ago. The crater is estimated to be 7 to 8.6 km in diameter, with the lake sitting on the edge of the much older and larger Sudbury Basin. The suevite appears very similar in composition to that found in the Ries crater in Germany, often containing bits of dark glass and partially melted clasts.

Note that this is not a meteorite but a slice of Earth rock, altered by a meteorite impact. A very, very large meteorite.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card. 

This is a must have 78.92-gram Impact Fallback Breccia from the Wanapitei Impact Crater at Wanapitei Lake, near Sudbury in Ontario Canada. Its dimensions are 112x78x5 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 pieces you'll ever own. 

Wanapitei Lake, located northeast of Sudbury, Ontario, is a 37-million-year-old meteorite impact crater, with its impact origin confirmed by the presence of suevite found in glacial drift surrounding the lake. Suevite is a type of breccia containing dark, vesicular glass formed under high-pressure shock metamorphism

Identified in the 1970s, the suevite at Wanapitei is a crumbly, shock-metamorphosed rock that often contains coesite, a high-pressure mineral diagnostic of impact structures.  The impact occurred during the Late Eocene epoch, roughly 37 million years ago. The crater is estimated to be 7 to 8.6 km in diameter, with the lake sitting on the edge of the much older and larger Sudbury Basin. The suevite appears very similar in composition to that found in the Ries crater in Germany, often containing bits of dark glass and partially melted clasts.

Note that this is not a meteorite but a slice of Earth rock, altered by a meteorite impact. A very, very large meteorite.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card. 

Cubanite is a rare copper-iron sulfide mineral prized by collectors for its distinctive brassy-yellow metallic luster and geometric crystal forms. This exceptional specimen originates from the now-closed Henderson No. 2 Mine in Chibougamau, Québec—a historically significant locality that produced some of the finest cubanite crystals in North America.

At 6.27 grams, this piece represents a substantial and well-formed example of the species. The mine's closure adds to the collectability and scarcity of material from this source. 

This top specimen is in very good condition and would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.  

Name: Cubanite on Matrix
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  28x16x8 mm / 1.1x0.6x0.3 inches
Weight: 6.27 Grams / 0.2 oz
Origin: Mined in Henderson No. 2 mine, Chibougamou, Québec, Canada

This is a great fluorescent Scapolite and Biotite crystal from Ontario. Fluorescent scapolite, often referred to by the synonym wernerite is a well-known, highly reactive fluorescent mineral found in Haliburton County, Ontario, particularly within the Bancroft area. These specimens are prized for their bright reactions under ultraviolet (UV) light.

Haliburton scapolite often fluoresces a bright yellow under longwave (LW) and midwave (MW) UV light. Some specimens, especially those from specific roadcuts, can exhibit a bright red or magenta color under shortwave (SW) UV light.

The specimen is in very good condition. Make this a special specimen in your collection.

Name:  Scapolite and Biotite Crystals
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  75x65x50 mm / 3.0x2.5x2.0 inches
Weight:  296.25 grams / 10.4  ounces
Origin: Haliburton County, near Bancroft, Ontario Canada