Canada - The Collection

Ammolite is an opal-like organic gemstone found primarily along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is made of the fossilized shells of ammonites, which in turn are composed primarily of aragonite, the same mineral contained in nacre, with a microstructure inherited from the shell.  It is one of few biogenic gemstones; others include amber and pearl. In 1981, the year commercial mining of ammolite began, ammolite was given official gemstone status by the World Jewellery Confederation.

Product Type: Ammolite (Ammonite)
Approx Weight (per piece): 27ct
Size: 30x15mm
Shape: Fancy Cabochon
Color: Fantastic Rainbow Color
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Canada

This mineral is a type of feldspar, with thin layers that refract white light, showing dark blue, green, purple and several other shades. Those flashes of colour are what give it its labradorescence, and what makes the stone both pretty and valuable.

Product Type: Labradorite
Approx Weight (per piece):  5.4 - 7 grams / 0.2 ounces (3 Piece Lot 17.8 Gr total)
Size:  31-35 mm x 13-18 mm x 6-7 / 1.2-1.3 x 0.5-0.7 x 0.2-0.2 inches
Shape: Freeform slab
Color: Fine Dark Gray with Rainbow Luster
Clarity: Opaque
Origin:  Labrador, Canada

Product Type: Labradorite

Approx Weight (per piece):  12.6 grams / 0.4 ounces

Size:  50x22x6 mm / 2x0.9x0.2 inches

Shape: Freeform slab

Color: Fine Dark Gray with Rainbow Luster

Clarity: Opaque

Origin:  Labrador, Canada

This mineral is a type of feldspar, with thin layers that refract white light, showing dark blue, green, purple and several other shades. Those flashes of colour are what give it its labradorescence, and what makes the stone both pretty and valuable.

Product Type: Labradorite

Approx Weight (per piece):  25.2 grams / 0.9 ounces

Size:  71x41x16 mm / 2.8x1.6x0.6 inches

Shape: Freeform slab

Color: Fine Dark Gray with Rainbow Luster

Clarity: Opaque

Origin:  Labrador, Canada

This mineral is a type of feldspar, with thin layers that refract white light, showing dark blue, green, purple and several other shades. Those flashes of colour are what give it its labradorescence, and what makes the stone both pretty and valuable.

Product Type: Labradorite

Approx Weight (per piece):  31 grams / 1.1 ounces

Size: 51x40x8 mm / 2x1.6x0.3 inches

Shape: Freeform slab

Color: Fine Dark Gray with Rainbow Luster

Clarity: Opaque

Origin:  Labrador, Canada

This mineral is a type of feldspar, with thin layers that refract white light, showing dark blue, green, purple and several other shades. Those flashes of colour are what give it its labradorescence, and what makes the stone both pretty and valuable.

Product Type: Labradorite

Approx Weight (per piece):  59.7 grams / 2.1 ounces

Size: 106x44x6 mm / 4.2x1.7x0.2 inches

Shape: Freeform slab

Color: Fine Dark Gray with Rainbow Luster

Clarity: Opaque

Origin:  Labrador, Canada

This mineral is a type of feldspar, with thin layers that refract white light, showing dark blue, green, purple and several other shades. Those flashes of colour are what give it its labradorescence, and what makes the stone both pretty and valuable.

Product Type: Labradorite

Approx Weight (per piece):  45.6 grams / 1.6 ounces

Size:  72x40x8 mm / 2.8x1.6x0.3 inches

Shape: Freeform slab

Color: Fine Dark Gray with Rainbow Luster

Clarity: Opaque

Origin:  Labrador, Canada

This mineral is a type of feldspar, with thin layers that refract white light, showing dark blue, green, purple and several other shades. Those flashes of colour are what give it its labradorescence, and what makes the stone both pretty and valuable.

Product Type: Labradorite

Approx Weight (per piece):  17.5 grams / 0.6 ounces

Size:  52x36x8 mm / 2x1.4x0.3 inches

Shape: Freeform slab

Color: Fine Dark Gray with Rainbow Luster

Clarity: Opaque

Origin:  Labrador, Canada

This mineral is a type of feldspar, with thin layers that refract white light, showing dark blue, green, purple and several other shades. Those flashes of colour are what give it its labradorescence, and what makes the stone both pretty and valuable.

Name: Fluor-Richterite on Calcite Matrix

Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized

Dimensions:  41x35x15 mm / 1.6x1.4x0.6 inches

Weight:  15.4 grams / 0.5 ounces

Origin: Mined in Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada

Nestled in a matrix of ivory colored calcite, are several crystals of Fluor-Richterite.  Fluor-Richterite is a rare mineral found only in the Wilberforce area in a skarn formation from the intrusion of magma into limestone with various impurities.  Would be a nice addition to any new or existing collection.

Nestled in a matrix of ivory colored calcite, are several crystals of Fluor-Richterite.  Fluor-Richterite is a rare mineral found only in the Wilberforce area in a skarn formation from the intrusion of magma into limestone with various impurities.  Would be a nice addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Fluor-Richterite on Calcite Matrix
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  31x34x11 mm / 1.2x1.3x0.4 inches
Weight:  10.2 grams / 0.4 ounces
Origin: Mined in Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada

This Quartz crystal originated from Lyndhurst, Ontario, Canada and is 63 mm in length..

One of the most popular minerals, quartz forms hexagonal prisms, terminated by rhombohedra or pyramidal shapes.  Quartz faces are often striated and the crystals twinned and distorted.  The colour is amazingly variable, and quartz may be white, gray, red, purple, pink, yellow, green brown, and black, as well as being colourless.  Quartz is a transparent and translucent mineral and it has a vitreous luster on fresh surfaces.

Quartz is considered a “master healer.” It's said to amplify energy by absorbing, storing, releasing, and regulating it. It's also said to aid concentration and memory. Physically, clear crystals are claimed to help stimulate the immune system and balance out your entire body.

Quartz is also said to be a power gemstone that harmonizes and balances; enhancing energy and thoughts as well as purifying the spiritual, mental and physical. Quartz is associated with the crown chakra.

Ammolite is an opal-like organic gemstone found primarily along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is made of the fossilized shells of ammonites, which in turn are composed primarily of aragonite, the same mineral contained in nacre, with a microstructure inherited from the shell.  It is one of few biogenic gemstones; others include amber and pearl. In 1981, the year commercial mining of ammolite began, ammolite was given official gemstone status by the World Jewellery Confederation.

Product Type: Ammolite (Ammonite)
Approx Weight (per piece): 35.15ct
Size: 45.5x15mm
Shape: Fancy Cabochon
Color: Fantastic Rainbow Color
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Canada

Product Type: Ammolite (Ammonite)
Approx Weight (per piece): 28.40 CT. 
Size: 38x16 mm
Shape: Fancy Cabochon
Color: Fantastic Rainbow Color
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Canada

Ammolite is an opal-like organic gemstone found primarily along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is made of the fossilized shells of ammonites, which in turn are composed primarily of aragonite, the same mineral contained in nacre, with a microstructure inherited from the shell.  It is one of few biogenic gemstones; others include amber and pearl. In 1981, the year commercial mining of ammolite began, ammolite was given official gemstone status by the World Jewellery Confederation.

Ammolite is an opal-like organic gemstone found primarily along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is made of the fossilized shells of ammonites, which in turn are composed primarily of aragonite, the same mineral contained in nacre, with a microstructure inherited from the shell.  It is one of few biogenic gemstones; others include amber and pearl. In 1981, the same year commercial mining of ammolite began, ammolite was given official gemstone status by the World Jewellery Confederation.

Product Type: Ammolite (Ammonite)
Approx Weight (per piece): 48.85ct 
Size: 35.6x20.5mm
Shape: Fancy Cabochon
Color: Fantastic Rainbow Color
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Canada

This specimen, from the famous Poudrette quarry at Mont St-Hilaire in Quebec, is from the Daniel Comtois Quebec Minerals collection and will come with 2 specimen cards. 

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. 

Name: Scepter Quartz
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  36x20x19 mm / 1.4x0.8x0.7 inches
Weight:  14 Grams / 0.5 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Mont St Hilaire, Quebec, Canada

The Fluorapatite crystal sits nearly vertically in the orange pink calcite and is terminated on one side. It has a nice luster and lovely colored hues. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Orange Calcite vein with Red/Green Fluorapatite crystal
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 146x102x63 mm / 5.7x4x2.5 inches
Weight:  1.32 KG / 2 lbs 14 ounces
Origin: The famous Western Quebec Location, Yates Mine, Otter Lake, Canada