Canada - The Collection

Here's a beautiful 6 sided Fluorapatite crystal from the Otter Lake Diggings, Yates Mine in Quebec, Canada. The apatite from Otter Lake is world famous for classic crystal shape and sharp crystals.  It has a nice luster and lovely colored hues. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Red/Green Fluorapatite crystal
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 88x73x55 mm / 3.5x2.9x2.2 inches
Weight: 584 Grams / 1 Lb 4 oz
Origin: Yates Mine, the famous Western Quebec Location Otter Lake area, Canada

This 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 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:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions: 30x20x18 mm /  1.2x0.8x0.7 inches
Weight: 16.8 grams / 0.6 ounces
Origin: Mined in Jeffery Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, 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. 

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.

It is a glassy green color; has all crystal faces and one termination. It is in good condition with some minor chipping.  This is a nice size specimen that will fit nicely into your collection.

Name: Apatite Crystals
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 114x49x49 mm / 4.5x1.9x1.9 inches
Weight:  471 Grams / 16.6 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Tory Hill, Ontario

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:  141x72x2 mm / 5.5x2.8x0.08 inches  
Weight:  46.8 Grams / 1.6 Ounces  
Origin:  Ontario, Canada  

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 beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name:  Sodalite
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  45x41x42 mm / 1.8x1.6x1.6 inches  
Weight:  70.9 Grams / 2.5 Ounces  
Origin:  Mined in Mont Saint Hilaire, Quebec, Canada

This is a large Hornblende crystal from Tory Hill, Ontario.  The specimen has all crystal faces and terminations. It is a lustrous black color and in very good condition. 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:   106x79x76 mm / 4.2x3.1x3.0 inches
Weight:  873 Kg /  1 Lbs 15 Ounces
Origin: Tory Hill, Ontario, Canada

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