Canada - The Collection

This is a fine Stilbite, Heulandite and Chabazite specimen from the ZEC near Maniwaki, Québec, Canada. You can see sprays and radial clusters of stilbite with minor heulandite on diopside-K feldspar matrix.

Stilbite, Heulandite, and Chabazite are beautiful zeolite minerals found in the basalt and sedimentary rock formations near Maniwaki, Québec. These crystals often form in delicate, radiating clusters or blocky, tabular structures, showcasing a range of colors from soft pinks and oranges to translucent whites. Stilbite is known for its pearly luster and graceful fan-like formations, while Heulandite displays intricate, layered crystal habits. Chabazite, with its distinctive rhombohedral shape, adds variety to the mineral assemblage. Collectors and geologists appreciate these minerals not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for their fascinating crystal chemistry and association with the region’s volcanic history.

Name: Stilbite, Heulandite, and Chabazite Crystals 
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  38x34x26 mm / 1.5x1.3x1.0 inches
Weight:  27 gr / 0.9  oz
Details: Mined in Zec Bras-Coupé-Désert, Lac-Pythonga, La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau RCM, Outaouais, Québec, Canada

This mineral combination is from a classic locality, the Newfoundland Zinc Mine, which has been closed for many years. This mine was a high grade zinc mine with very little  contaminants in the ore which made it easier to mill and produced good concentrate.  This site is known for beautiful mineral specimens, particularly sphalerite crystals often associated dolomite.

The sphalerite from this region typically appears as dark brown to black, resinous crystals, sometimes with red or orange undertones due to iron content. These crystals often serve as a striking backdrop for the light-colored dolomite, which forms as rhombohedral or curved aggregates on top. The contrasting colors and textures make specimens from Daniel’s Harbor highly collectible.

Very nice showy material in excellent condition and a collectors dream specimen. 

Name: Dolomite on Sphalerite Crystals  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions: 35x33x18 mm / 1.4x1.3x0.7 inches  
Weight: 25 Grams / 0.8 Ounces  
Origin: Newfoundland Zinc Mine, Daniel's Harbor, NL, Canada

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

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:  105x72x5 mm / 4.2x2.8x0.2 inches
Weight:  48.8 Grams / 1.7 Ounces
Origin:  Ontario, Canada

This is a 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. 

Stand not included.

Name:  Biotite Mica  
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions:  124x61x3 mm / 4.9x2.4x0.1 inches  
Weight:  50 Grams / 1.7 Ounces  
Origin:  Ontario, Canada  

This is a rare specimen of the brown Cyrtolite variety of Zircon crystals mined at MacDonald Mine, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. This is a large mass of Cyrtolite. The mine deposit is remarkable for the presence of a variety of rare-element minerals, some of them recorded for the first time. Its content of such minerals makes this deposit one of the most remarkable pegmatites, mineralogically, yet discovered in Canada.  The specimen is in great condition.

Name: Cyrtolite (Zircon) Crystals
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  65x47x29   mm / 2.6x1.8x1.1 inches
Weight:  125 Grams / 4.4 Ounces
Origin: Mined in MacDonald Mine, Monteagle Township, Hastings Highlands Municipality, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada

This is a specimen of Natrolite crystals from world famous site Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec.  This cluster of tan coloured Natrolite crystals is in very good condition.  Make this a special specimen in your collection. 

Name: Natrolite cluster
Specimen Size:  Miniature -Sized
Dimensions: 46x39x27 mm / 1.8x1.5x1.1 inches
Weight: 22.72 Grams / 0.8 ounces
Origin: Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada

This specimen features beautiful brown Phlogopite crystals on matrix, from the Earl's Farm, Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada. 

Phlogopite is a fascinating mineral belonging to the mica group, recognized for its distinctive layered structure and glossy appearance. Its color typically ranges from light brown to dark brown, and it can sometimes display a golden hue. Phlogopite is notable for its excellent cleavage, allowing it to be split into thin, flexible sheets, much like other mica varieties.

Phlogopite is typically found in metamorphic rocks, especially in areas where there has been significant heat and pressure, such as around granite intrusions. It is commonly located in places like Madagascar, Russia, and parts of North America, often forming alongside other minerals, such as biotite and garnet.

Phlogopite is believed to promote inner strength and self-confidence. It is often associated with grounding energy, helping individuals remain centered and calm amid chaos.

Name:  Phlogopite on Matrix
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  51x42x23  mm / 2.0x1.6x0.9 inches  
Weight:  42.6 Grams / 1.5 Ounces  
Origin:  Earl's Farm, Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada  

This is an incredibly beautiful and flashy piece of Canadian Labradorite.  Labradorite is an unusual mineral. It can display a beautiful iridescent play of colors, caused by internal fractures in the mineral that reflect light back and forth, dispersing it into different colors. This effect, known as labradorescence, gives Labradorite its appeal and fame.

Product Type: Labradorite
Specimen Size: Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 52x31x20 mm / 2.0x1.2x0.8 inches
Weight: 39.6 grams / 1.4 ounces
Origin: Quebec, Canada

This is a lovely raw garnet are from Ontario, Canada.  Garnet is a stunning gemstone known for its rich color, primarily deriving its vibrant hues from the presence of iron and manganese. The name "garnet" is believed to come from the Latin word "granatum," meaning pomegranate, due to its resemblance to the fruit's seeds. Historically, garnets have been used since the Bronze Age, prized not only for their beauty but also for their protective qualities. 

Garnets are believed to enhance self-confidence and inspire love and passion. They are thought to ground energy and bring balance, promoting a sense of stability and security.

Name: Garnet Crystal
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 50x50x46 mm / 2.0x2.0x1.8 inches
Weight:   221 grams / 7.8 Ounces
Origin: Ontario, Canada
 

This amazing specimen of Vesuvianite was collected in the now closed Jeffery Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. The specimen is made up of a combination of green and mauve vesuvianite crystals. It is a large specimen in good condition. A great addition to any collection!

Vesuvianite was first discovered on Mount Vesuvius in Italy in the 18th century, hence its name. It typically occurs as a green, brown, yellow, or blue-green crystal, and is often found in metamorphic and igneous rocks. The alternate name, Idocrase, is from the Greek eidos “form”, and krasis “mixture”, because Vesuvianite often appears to combine the crystal forms of other minerals. It is used as a gemstone.

Name: Vesuvianite Crystal 
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 56x31x22 mm / 2.2x1.2x0.9 inches 
Weight: 41 grams / 1.4 ounces 
Origin: Mined in Jeffery Mine,  Asbestos, Quebec, Canada