Canada - The Collection

Name: Augite in Calcite

Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized

Dimensions: 119x59x71 mm / 4.7x2.3x2.8 inches

Weight: 576 Grams /  1 lb 4 ounces

Origin: Yates mine, Otter Lake, Pontiac RCM, Outaouais, Québec

This is a piece of a calcite that includes many little diopside crystals from Western Quebec region.  The Augite crystals are shiny and black with an octagonal habit.

Beautiful specimen of well crystallized black augite crystals covering orange calcite matrix. Though the augite crystals have an irregular surfaces, typical of this occurrence, some of the crystals are terminated and are mostly clean.  Make this a special specimen in your collection. 

Name: Molybdenite Vein in Feldspar

Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized

Dimensions: 118x84x64 mm / 4.6x3.3x2.5 inches

Weight: 694 Grams / 1 lb 8.5 ounces

Origin: Mined in Western Ontario

This is a section of a vein that has Molybdenite in feldspar from Western Ontario. This specimen also features a neat little pocket filled with some nice microcrystal species.  

Molybdenite, molybdenum sulfide, is the major ore mineral of molybdenum. It was rarely found as crystals, but is commonly found as foliated masses in Ontario. This means the mineral forms folia or layers, like the mineral mica. It is metallic gray, has a greasy feel, and is very soft at only 1 on Mohs' hardness scale. Its softness, metallic luster and gray color led scientists to mistakenly believe it was a lead mineral. Geologically, molybdenite forms in high-temperature environments such as in igneous rocks. Some molybdenite forms when igneous bodies contact rock and metamorphose, or change, the rock. This is called contact metamorphism

 Name: Sea Agate Rough

Dimensions: 72x58x44 mm - 2.8x2.3x1.7 inches

Weight: 204 grams - 7.2 oz

Origin: Nova Scotia, Canada

This is a beautiful piece of colored sea agate from the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia. It features Lavender, white and red colors and even a couple of druse pockets making it a quality lapidary material.

This is a quality lapidary material with a nicely contrasted piece of dark blue sodalite var. hackmanite and white microcline from the famous Mont-Saint-Hilaire in Quebec. It is highly florescent orange under Longwave UltraViolet (LUV) Light. 

Sodalite is usually found in the massive form, rather than crystals. Its name is derived from its sodium content. This stone is frequently found with lapis lazuli, but contains little or no golden pyrite specks in it as lapis does. It may, however, contain patches or streaks of white calcite. Although some people think that sodalite resembles lapis in some ways, it is entirely different in chemical composition and has more of a navy blue coloring. Would be a quality lapidary material or a beautiful addition to any new or existing rock collection.

Name: Sodalite var. Hackmanite and Microcline
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 127x110x94 mm / 5x4.3x3.7 inches
Weight: 900 grams / 1 lb 15.7 oz
Origin: Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Quebec

Name: Red Amethyst

Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized

Dimensions: 155X127X105 mm / 6.1x5x4.1 inches

Weight: 2.477 kg /  5 lbs 7.4 ounces

Origin: Mined in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

This is an amazing Red Amethyst Crystal Cluster from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. This is a good quality cluster and the Burgundy Red is due to hematite inclusions which is unique to this location. Good pieces from Thunder Bay are recognized the world over with collectors due to their uniqueness and this one is great!  Would be a great addition to any new or existing collection.

Product Type: Sodalite
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.20ct
Size: 8x6mm
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Color: Mottled Navy Blue
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Canada

Name: Red Amethyst

Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized

Dimensions: 112X65X63 mm / 4.4x2.6x2.5 inches

Weight: 585 Grams /  1 lb 4.6 ounces

Origin: Mined in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

This is an amazing Red Amethyst Crystal Cluster from Thunder Bay, Ontario,Canada. This is a high quality cluster and the Burgundy Red is due to hematite inclusions which is unique to this location. Good pieces from Thunder Bay are recognized the world over with collectors due to their uniqueness and this one is great!  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

This is a fantastic Fluorapatite crystal.  The 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 pink Calcite vein with Red/Green Fluorapatite crystal
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 72x69x60 mm / 2.8x2.7x2.4 inches
Weight: 304 Grams / 11 ounces
Origin: Yates Mine, the famous Western Quebec Location Otter Lake area, Canada

Product Type: Sodalite
Product ID: SONB1837
Approx Weight (per piece): 15 - 29 carats
Size: Various Sizes (20x15 to 31x20 mm)
Shape: Oval Facet Cabochon
Color: Navy Blue with White Patterns
Clarity: Opaque - Good Polish with Fine Glow
Origin: Canada

You will receive 1 Sodalite stone selected at random from the size of your choosing.  Each stone is beautiful and unique, variations in size, shape and color should be expected.  As the specimen shown in the photos represent a small selection of what we have in stock, the size, shape and color of the specimen we send will vary but will be within the size range purchased.  Great size stone for jewelry making.