Canada - The Collection

This is a large Hornblende crystal cluster from Tory Hill, Ontario.  This is a floater specimen with no contact point and is made up of intergrown black hornblende crystals. There is also minor apatite on some of the surfaces. The specimen is in excellent condition.

Product Name: Hornblende Crystal
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet Sized
Dimensions:   113x95x72 mm / 4.4x3.7x2.8 inches
Weight:  1.07 Kg /  2 Lbs 5 Ounces
Origin: Tory Hill, Ontario, Canada

Lazulite is a beautiful and relatively rare mineral that is known for its striking azure-blue to violet-blue color, which can be quite intense. It often occurs as well-formed prismatic crystals or in granular masses.  The name "lazulite" is derived from the Persian word "lazaward," which means blue.

While not as widely recognized as some other blue minerals, lazulite's vibrant color and rarity make it a mineral of interest.  This beautiful crystal would be a great addition to any new or existing collection.

This is a sharp, beautiful, black Biotite crystal book from the Calcite Vein-Dikes of the Grenville Geological Province Ontario, Canada. This specimen is a great example of both the classic crystal shape and attractive dark coloration. 

Biotite is rarely considered a valuable mineral specimen, but it can accompany other minerals and compliment them. In Bancroft, Ontario, Biotite forms large crystals with green apatite and hornblende. Single large plates or "books" of biotite can grow to considerable size and can make impressive mineral specimens. 

Name:  Biotite Mica  
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions:  110x49x3 mm / 4.3x1.9x0.1 inches  
Weight:  33.3 Grams / 1.2 Ounces  
Origin:  Ontario, Canada  

Product Type: Idocrase | Vesuvianite  
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.3ct  
Size: 8x6mm  
Shape: Oval Cut  
Color: Amazing Green  
Clarity: Clean
Treatment: None 
Origin:  Canada

This is a sharp, beautiful, black Biotite crystal book from the Calcite Vein-Dikes of the Grenville Geological Province Ontario, Canada. This specimen is a great example of both the classic crystal shape and attractive dark coloration. 

Biotite is rarely considered a valuable mineral specimen, but it can accompany other minerals and compliment them. In Bancroft, Ontario, Biotite forms large crystals with green apatite and hornblende. Single large plates or "books" of biotite can grow to considerable size and can make impressive mineral specimens. 

Name:  Biotite Mica  
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions:  117x78x3 mm / 4.6x3.1x0.1 inches  
Weight:  55.6 Grams / 2.0 Ounces  
Origin:  Ontario, Canada  

Tory Hill is a small village in Ontario, Canada that is known for its apatite crystals. Apatite is a mineral that is commonly found in igneous rocks and has a variety of colors including green, blue, yellow, and brown. The apatite crystals from Tory Hill are known for their green color and transparency.  This one is a superb glassy green color, and it has all crystal faces and terminations.  It is a twin growth, in very good condition.

 Apatite is believed to possess healing properties and is associated with creativity, self-expression, and personal growth. It is thought to enhance communication skills, stimulate intellect, and promote clarity of thought.

This is a nice size specimen that will fit nicely into your collection.

Name: Apatite Crystals
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  105x52x38 mm / 4.1x2.0x1.5 inches
Weight:  376 Grams / 13.2 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Tory Hill, Ontario

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
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  24x17x13 mm / 0.9x0.7x0.5 inches
Weight:  6.8 grams / 0.2 oz
Origin: Wasson’s Bluff, Two Islands, Nova Scotia Canada

This is a complete black Sphene (or Titanite) crystal in matrix of green Diopside and white Calcite from Bancroft, Ontario.  The Sphene crystal is 12 mm/0.5 inches across. This is an outstanding crystal and it is in very good condition.

Product Name: Titanite Crystal in Green Diopside matrix with Calcite
Specimen Size:  Cabinet Sized
Dimensions:   75x64x65 mm / 2.9x2.5x2.6 inches
Weight:  454 Grams / 16 Ounces
Origin: Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

This is a specimen of bronze corundum crystals in feldspar matrix from the Burgess Mine, Bancroft, Ontario.

There are numerous corundum crystals embedded in the matrix of feldspar. One is 1" x ½" and sits half exposed in the matrix. On the back is a larger crystal measuring 2 1/4" x 1 1/4" but it only has one surface exposed. This outstanding crystal is in very good condition.

Product Name: Raw Bronze Corundum Crystal in Feldspar matrix
Specimen Size:  Cabinet Sized
Dimensions:  81x67x67   mm / 3.2x2.6x2.6 inches
Weight:  375 Grams / 13.2 Ounces
Origin: Burgess Mine, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada