Crystals & Minerals

 This specimen is in good condition. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Emerald in Mica schist and Quartz Crystal 
Specimen Size:   Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  38x32x23 mm / 1.5x1.3x0.9 inches
Weight:  28.61 Grams / 1.0 ounces
Origin: Brazil

This premium specimen from Preissac Mine displays multiple perfect rosettes of metallic molybdenite and some greenish-gray flaky mica (likely muscovite or biotite) surrounding parts of the specimen crystals on feldspar matrix.  The rosettes measure approximately 15-23 mm in length.

Molybdenite is commonly found as foliated masses meaning 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. This specimen shows the typical hexagonal layered structure of the crystal.

Some believe molybdenite is linked to intuition, transformation, and problem-solving, helping with mental clarity and adaptability. It is sometimes associated with the third eye chakra, thought to enhance insight and creative thinking.

Name: Molybdenite & Mica Crystals on feldspar matrix
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 53x48x32 mm / 2.1x1.9x1.3 inches
Weight: 61.41 Grams / 2.1 ounces
Origin: Mined in Preissac Mine (Indian Mine), Preissac, Abitibi RCM, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Québec, Canada

This is a beautiful and ultra rare Cosalite crystal from British Columbia, Canada.  Cosalite from the Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine in Wells, BC's historic Cariboo Mining Division, is one of Canada’s most significant localities for this mineral.  Cosalite is a rare lead‑bismuth sulfosalt prized for its silvery‑grey metallic lathes, often associated with native gold, pyrite, and quartz.  This specimen comes from the collection of Alexander U. Falster and includes also a previous owner label.

This bright silvery cosalite crystals displays some pyrite and possibly minor gold specs in a contrasting white quartz matrix.  Many Cariboo Cosalite specimens are historical finds, reportedly collected in the 1940s and passed down through collectors. The mine’s long mining history and the rarity of Cosalite make these pieces highly sought after by mineral collectors, especially those interested in gold‑bearing sulfosalts and historic Canadian localities.  Would be a great addition to any collection.

Name: Cosalite
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions: 25x25x19 mm / 1.0x10.x0.7 inches (Including Box)
Weight:  6.2 grams / 0.2 Ounces (Including Box)
Origin:  Cariboo Gold Quartz Mine, Wells, British Columbia, Canada

This is a beautiful crystal featuring jet black Latrappite.  There is a well defined cube of Latrappite at one end, as well as other less formed crystals throughout the specimen, seated on a carbonatite matrix.  These lustrous black crystals of Latrappite are a rare calcium niobium oxide mineral that occurs in carbonatite and alkaline igneous complexes rich in niobium and other rare elements.

Latrappite was first described from the Oka carbonatite complex in Québec, Canada and was named after the nearby La Trappe locality. The mineral typically appears as small dark brown to black crystals or grains embedded in carbonatite rock.  Oka is its type locality, making specimens from there of particular interest to Canadian mineral collectors.  Would be a great addition to any collection.

Name: Latrappite
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  12x9x5 mm
Weight: 0.65 grams / 3.25 ct
Origin: Lauzon Farm, Oka complex, Laurentides, Québec, Canada

This amazing specimen of Grossular Garnet was collected in 2005 in the now closed Jeffery Mine in Asbestos, Québec, Canada. This is an extremely elegant and rare pink colored garnet from this locale. 

The Jeffrey Mine is well-regarded among mineral collectors for its grossular garnet specimens, particularly the rich orange (“hessonite”) crystals it produced during its active years. The mine’s grossular garnets are often described as some of the most distinctive and desirable in the world because of their strong, honey-orange to peach color, good transparency, sharp crystal form, and glassy luster — qualities that make them stand out compared to grossular from many other localities.

Today the mine is closed and flooded, so material comes from historic finds and old stock, adding to both rarity and appeal.

This beautiful specimen is in very good condition and will come protected in a Perky Box . A great addition to any collection!

Name: Grossular Garnet Crystal 
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  17x13x9 mm / 0.7x0.6x0.3 inches 
Weight: 3.11 grams / 15.55 ct / 0.1 ounces 
Origin: Mined in Jeffery Mine,  Asbestos, Québec, Canada

Chalcanthite from Arizona is a striking copper sulfate mineral known for its vivid blue to blue-green color. One of the best-known localities is Planet Mine in the Buckskin Mountains, La Paz County, Arizona. Other Arizona localities include Bisbee, Morenci and the Patagonia mining district.

Themineral commonly forms elongated, fibrous or flame-like crystal clusters, sometimes with a glassy to pearly lustre. It develops in copper deposits, often through reactions involving mine water, and may occur with other copper minerals.

Important care note: Chalcanthite is water-soluble and can deteriorate with exposure to moisture. It is also toxic if swallowed, so avoid handling it unnecessarily, keep it dry, and wash your hands after contact.

Name:  Chalcanthite Crystal
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:  26x26x22 mm / 1.0x1.0x0.9 inches (including box)
Weight:  3.6 grams / 0.1  Ounces (including box)
Origin: Mined in Planet Mine, La Paz Co., Arizona

This is a very fine cleavage of Rhodochrosite crystal from the world renowned location that is Mont Saint Hilaire, Quebec, Canada. It is an attractive facet-grade miniature size specimen that we collected in 2002. The crystal consists entirely of rhodochrosite, with no attached matrix. Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral best known for its pink to red colours.

Mont Saint-Hilaire is known for its exceptional diversity of rare and unusual minerals. A well-formed, facet-grade rhodochrosite crystal from this locality offers particular interest to collectors because of the combination of its mineral quality and Canadian provenance.

This beautiful crystal would be a great addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Rhodochrosite Crystal
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  39x27x23 mm / 1.5x1.1x0.9 Inches
Weight:  46 Grams / 1.6 Ounces / 230 Carats
Origin: Mined in Poudrette Quarry, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Coronel Murta is a recognized locality for multicolored tourmaline.  Tri-color tourmaline from this region is valued for its striking color zoning, with individual crystals displaying three distinct colors along their length. The area lies within Brazil’s famous pegmatite region, which has produced tourmaline in a remarkable range of colours. Depending on the crystal, the colours may include pink, red, green, yellow or orange, with some crystals showing translucent, gem-like sections. 

Name: Tri-Color Tourmaline
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions: 34x34x35 mm / 1.3x1.3x1.4 Inches (including Box)
Weight:  9.6 Grams / 0.3 Ounces  (including Box)
Origin:   Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

This specimen of Vesuvianite was collected in the now closed Jeffery Mine, Asbestos (now Val-des-Sources), Québec, Canada. This thumbnail specimen features a cluster of lustrous, intergrown Vesuvianite crystals displaying attractive shades of pink and purple. Fine striations are visible on many of the crystal faces, and the specimen has good colour and visual interest. 

The Jeffrey Mine in Asbestos, Quebec, is a classic Canadian locality known for producing Vesuvianite in a remarkable range of colours, including pink, purple, green and multicoloured crystals. Now closed, the mine remains an important source of collectible mineral specimens. This is an attractive example of the colourful Vesuvianite from this well-known locality.  A great addition to any collection!

Name: Vesuvianite Crystal 
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions: 15x15x13 mm / 0.6x0.6x0.5 inches 
Weight: 3.2 grams /  0.1 ounces
Origin: Mined in Jeffery Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

Rubellite is the pink to red variety of tourmaline, prized for its rich colour and attractive vitreous lustre. Material from Baixão Mine in Brazil comes from one of the country's important gem-producing regions, known for its pegmatite deposits and colourful tourmalines. Rubellite crystals can range from bright pink to deep raspberry or reddish pink, sometimes with colour variations throughout the crystal.

Name: Rubilite
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions: 34x34x35 mm / 1.3x1.3x1.4 Inches (including Box)
Weight:  11 Grams / 0.4 Ounces  (including Box)
Origin:   Baixão Mine, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil