Crystals & Minerals

This rarely offered specimen shows a group of minerals and crystals from the Aris Querries in Namibia . The grouping includes multiples of well defined Makatite white hairs, brown to green fibers of tupperssautsiatite, black neptunite, bastneasite and pink villiaumite in a vug of a phonolite host rock matrix.  It also appears that small apophyllite crystals are present in this amazing specimen.

Name: Makatite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 68x36x14 mm / 2.7x1.4x0.5 inches
Weight: 21.19 Grams / 0.7 oz
Origin: Aris Quarries, Aris, Windhoek Rural, Khomas Region, Namibia 

Grossular garnets are a variety of garnet known for their diverse range of colors, transparency, and wide occurrence across different geological settings. 

Garnets are believed to have properties associated with vitality, courage, and creativity. They are thought to bring balance and stability.

Name: Grossular Garnet Crystal
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions: 19x17x16 mm / 0.7x0.7x0.6 inches 
Weight:  8.59 grams / 0.3 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Akhtaragda River, Yakutia, Russia

This is a beautiful raw Rutilated Quartz Crystal from Novo Horizonte, Bahia in Brazil.  Rutilated quartz (also known as Venus Hair Stone) is a type of quartz crystal that contains needle-like inclusions of the mineral rutile. These rutile inclusions can be golden, silver, coppery, or reddish-brown in color and create unique patterns within the crystal.

Rutilated Quartz is thought to amplify energy, enhance clarity and intuition, facilitate spiritual connection, provide protection, and promote healing and manifestation.

Name: Rutilated Quartz  
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  28x10x8 mm / 1.1x0.4x0.3 inches  
Weight:  3.68 Grams / 0.13 Ounces  
Origin:  Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil

This is a botryoidal growth of dark-green Conichalcite on matrix.  This piece originates from the 40' Level of the historic Gold Hill Mine in Tooele County, Utah, a locality long recognized for producing a wide variety of copper and arsenate minerals. Although the district was once highly productive, specimens from the classic workings have become increasingly difficult to obtain since the mine’s closure in 1945.

Name: Conichalcite
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  46x34x24 mm / 1.8x1.3x0.9 inches
Weight:  34 Grams / 1.2 ounces
Origin: Mined in Gold Hill Mine, Clifton Mining District, Tooele County, Utah, USA

This is a 20.0tcw lot of beautiful natural purple-yellow bi-color Ametrine from Bolivia.  There are 6 unheated and untreated pieces that range in size from approximately 8x6 - 12x11 mm.  This is the exact lot that you will receive.  

Ametrine is a gemstone that is a combination of amethyst and citrine, which are both varieties of quartz. It displays a beautiful blend of purple and yellow colors due to the presence of iron impurities. The name "ametrine" is derived from the combination of "amethyst" and "citrine."  Ametrine is relatively rare compared to other gemstones and is mainly found in Bolivia, although it can also be found in smaller quantities in Brazil, Uruguay, and India.

Ametrine combines the calming and spiritual properties of amethyst with the energizing and uplifting qualities of citrine. This combination is thought to promote balance, harmony, and mental clarity. Ametrine is also associated with creativity, confidence, and overall well-being.

Grossular garnets are a variety of garnet known for their diverse range of colors, transparency, and wide occurrence across different geological settings. The grossular garnet specimens from Lake Jaco, Chihuahua, Mexico are renowned for their classic crystal shape and attractive yellow-green coloration.

Garnets are believed to have properties associated with vitality, courage, and creativity. They are thought to bring balance and stability.

Name: Grossular Garnet Crystal
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions: 29x25x23 mm / 1.1x1.0x0.9 inches 
Weight:  26.3 grams / 0.9 Ounces
Origin: Lake Jaco, Chihuahua, Mexico

An olivine volcanic bomb is a type of volcanic rock that contains olivine crystals and has been ejected during a volcanic eruption. Olivine is a mineral that is commonly found in the Earth's mantle and is one of the first minerals to crystallize as magma cools.

Volcanic bombs are large clots of lava that are ejected from a volcano during an explosive eruption. They can vary in size, and their shapes are often streamlined due to their molten nature as they are thrown through the air. When these volcanic bombs contain olivine crystals, they are referred to as olivine volcanic bombs. 

Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

Name: Olivine Volcanic Bomb
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions: 44x40x13 mm / 1.7x1.6x0.5 Inches  
Weight:  31.7 Grams / 1.1 Ounces  
Details: Volcanic activity Mortlake, Victoria, Australia  

This is a 32.8tcw lot of beautiful rough emeralds.  There are 16 pieces that range in size from approximately 7-10 x 5-9 mm.  This is the exact lot that you will receive.  

Ancient Romans associated the emerald with Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.   They firmly believed that this stone's purity was so strong that no evil presence could exist around it.

Emerald is connected to the heart chakra.  It is said to bring about great love and promote happiness and faithfulness in a relationship.

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.

These chabazite crystals are 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.  These particular specimens are a lovely orangey color and are in very good condition.  Make these a special specimen pair in your collection. 

Name: Chabazite (2 Clusters)
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  23x13x17 mm & 19x16x14 mm
Weight:  7.3 grams / 0.3 oz
Origin: Wasson’s Bluff, Two Islands, Nova Scotia Canada

These are attractive and colourful specimens of calcite crystals from Mexico.  Calcite is one of the most common and varied minerals on Earth, prized for its wide range of colours and crystal formations.  Some of the most popular varieties include orange, blue, green, honey, red, black and pink mangano calcite.  In this lot, you have 4 of these colours.

Many people associate coloured calcites with cleansing, emotional balance, and energy amplification. Different colours are believed to carry different energetic qualities:

• Orange - creativity, confidence, and motivation.
• Blue - calm communication and emotional soothing.
• Green - growth, renewal, and heart-centered healing.
  
• Honey calcite - focus, personal power, and learning.

Name: Rough Calcite Crystals - Multiple Colours
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail and Miniature-Sized 
Dimensions:  30x22x20 - 35x24x20 mm / 1.2x0.9x0.8 - 1.8x0.9x0.8 inches 
Weight: 90.8 Grams / 3.2 Ounces 
Origin: Mined in Mexico