Crystals & Minerals

Fulgurite, also known as “fossilized lightning”, are natural glass tubes or formations that are created by the heat of lightning strikes.  When a lightning bolt hits the ground it generates temperatures of up to 30,000 Kelvin (over 53,000°F), hotter than the surface of the sun. This intense heat melts the silica rich sand and fuses it almost instantly, forming hollow branching structures that solidify as they cool.  In the Sahara Desert where thunderstorms occasionally roll in across the desert, these cooled formations can be found beneath the sand. 

The fulgurites from the Sahara Desert are special because of their environment. The desert’s quartz rich sand is the perfect material for these glassy formations. Over time the wind blown sand often buries and preserves these delicate formations protecting them from erosion. Fulgurites are scientifically important because they trap the energy of the lightning and often preserve the composition of the atmosphere at the time of their creation. They are valuable to researchers studying geophysical processes and past climate conditions. And with their irregular shapes and glassy texture they are a sought after collectible for mineral enthusiasts and natural history museums. Of note, since Fulgurite is created by an impact of lightning hitting the ground, it cannot be called impactite as it is not created by a meteoritic event. 

Fulgurite is often considered a symbol of transformation, energy, and connection to the divine, primarily due to its association with lightning.  Some believe fulgurite carries the power of lightning itself—acting as a conduit between the physical and spiritual realms. It's said to help with spiritual awakening or to encourage personal growth by clearing blockages, especially when it comes to energy flow or communication with higher states of consciousness. Because of its fiery origins, it can be seen as a tool to help ignite creativity or insight, as lightning strikes are associated with sudden inspiration or illumination.

Lapis Lazuli or Lapis for short, is a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious gemstone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. This piece of Lapis Lazuli has been tumbled smooth and would be suitable as a worry stone.

Product Type: Lapis Lazuli Tumbled
Specimen Size: Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  52x41 mm / 2.0x1.6 inches
Weight: 10 Grams / 0.3 ounces
Origin: Afghanistan

Aegirine, also known as acmite, is a rare and stunning black mineral. It is found in many locations around the world, and this outstanding specimen comes from the Poudrette Quarry at Mount Saint Hilaire, where it is often found in association with Microcline.

Aegirine is usually black, greenish-black, or brownish-black in color and has a glassy or vitreous luster. It has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, which means it is relatively hard and durable. Aegirine is also known for its straight, needle-like crystals that can grow up to several centimeters in length.  

Microcline, a member of the feldspar mineral family, is known for its beautiful color variations and distinctive twinning patterns. When paired with Aegirine, the result is a striking and eye-catching contrast of colors.

Aegirine is believed to have properties associated with protection, energy balancing, and spiritual growth. Microcline, being a feldspar, is often linked to creativity and intuition. The combination of these minerals is thought to enhance their individual metaphysical properties.

This Aegirine on Microcline crystal is the perfect combination for those looking for a unique and beautiful addition to their mineral collection!

Name:  Aegirine on Microcline
Specimen Size: Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  55x47x37 mm / 2.2x1.8x1.5 inches  
Weight:  80.4 Grams / 2.8 Ounces   
Origin: Mined in Poudrette Quarry, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Iceland Spar, also known as optical calcite, is a clear, transparent variety of calcite famous for its unique optical property called double refraction. When you place the crystal over text or an image, it appears doubled — a visual effect that occurs because light splits into two rays as it passes through the crystal. This fascinating trait made Iceland spar historically important in early optical instruments and scientific studies, including navigation and the development of polarizing microscopes.

It’s typically colorless or very lightly tinted and forms naturally in sharp, rhombohedral shapes. High-quality Iceland spar is most famously found in Iceland, though it also occurs in places like Mexico, the U.S., and China.

Iceland Spar (optical calcite) is often associated with clarity, insight, and truth. Because of its double refraction property, some see it as a symbol of seeing beyond surface appearances — helping to highlight different perspectives or reveal hidden aspects of a situation. It's thought to support clear thinking and honest communication, making it a favorite for meditation or decision-making spaces.

Name: Iceland Spar Optical Calcite
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 36x12x13 mm / 1.4x0.4x0.5 inches 
Weight: 16 Grams / 0.5 Ounces
Origin: Guangxi Province, China

Iceland Spar, also known as optical calcite, is a clear, transparent variety of calcite famous for its unique optical property called double refraction. When you place the crystal over text or an image, it appears doubled — a visual effect that occurs because light splits into two rays as it passes through the crystal. This fascinating trait made Iceland spar historically important in early optical instruments and scientific studies, including navigation and the development of polarizing microscopes.

It’s typically colorless or very lightly tinted and forms naturally in sharp, rhombohedral shapes. High-quality Iceland spar is most famously found in Iceland, though it also occurs in places like Mexico, the U.S., and China.

Iceland Spar (optical calcite) is often associated with clarity, insight, and truth. Because of its double refraction property, some see it as a symbol of seeing beyond surface appearances — helping to highlight different perspectives or reveal hidden aspects of a situation. It's thought to support clear thinking and honest communication, making it a favorite for meditation or decision-making spaces.

Name: Iceland Spar Optical Calcite
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 36x25x21 mm / 1.4x1.0x10.8 inches 
Weight: 59 Grams / 2.1 Ounces
Origin: Guangxi Province, China

This is a collect of beautiful, thumbnail sized mineral specimens.  These rare, premium specimens will be protected in individual display boxes that measure  28x28x21 mm (1x1x7/8 inches).

The locations of the mines for each specimen are as follows:

• Charoite - Murun, Siberia, Russia
• Olivenite - Majuba Hill, Nevada, USA
• Cowlesite - Burnt Cabin Creek, Spray, Oregan, USA
• Berthierite - Herja, Romania

This is a collect of beautiful, thumbnail sized mineral specimens.  These rare, premium specimens will be protected in individual display boxes that measure  28x28x21 mm (1x1x7/8 inches).

The locations of the mines for each specimen are as follows:

• Analcime - Burnt Cabin Creek, Spray, Oregon
• Rosasite - Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Mexico
• Minyulite - Tom's Quarry, Kapunda, South Australia
• Kasolite - Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, DR Congo

Mimetite crystals from the Mount Bonnie Mine in the Northern Territory of Australia are known for their lustrous, often iridescent, tan to yellow, and sometimes colorless or white, tabular, hexagonal crystals.  It is frequently found on a gossan matrix. These specimens are considered rare and highly sought after by collectors, especially those with unusual luster or iridescent qualities. The Mount Bonnie Mine is a well-known locality for producing fine mimetite specimens, often associated with other minerals like Duftite and Coronadite

This extremely rare specimen will come protected in its specimen display box with a Canagem Specimen Mineral Card.

Name:  Mimetite Crystal
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  18X12 mm  / 0.7x0.5 inches
Weight: 3.69 Grams / .13 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Victoria-Daly Region, Northern Territory, Australia

Samarskite is a radioactive rare earth mineral. Samarskite crystallizes in the orthorhombic – dipyramidal class as black to yellowish brown stubby prisms although it is typically found as anhedral masses. Specimens with a high uranium content are typically metamict and appear coated with a yellow brown earthy rind.

Samarskite-(Y) is rich in rare earth elements (REEs), niobium (Nb), and tantalum (Ta)—all of which are valuable in advanced electronics, alloys, and green energy technologies. The mineral can also contain trace amounts of uranium and thorium, which may cause it to be slightly radioactive.

Due to its uranium content, samarskite-(Y) is considered radioactive. It's recommended to wash hands after handling and avoid inhaling dust when breaking or handling the mineral. 

This specimen is in very good condition and displays very well.  Make this a special specimen in your collection. 

Name: Samarskite (Y)
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:  18x18x10 mm / 0.7x0.7x0.4 inches  
Weight:  3.4 Grams / 0.12 Ounces   
Origin: Luster # 2 1/2 Pegmatite, South Platte Mining District, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA 

Health Warning:    Contains uranium – always wash hands after handling. Avoid inhaling dust when handling or breaking. Never lick or ingest. Avoid prolonged exposure in proximity of the body. Store away from inhabited areas.

This is a 16.9ct lot of beautiful rough emeralds.  This is the exact lot that you will receive.  The sizes of the emeralds range from 7.5 to 9.0 mm.

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.

Carletonite is a rare and visually delicate mineral best known for its soft blue color, though it may also appear in pink, white, or colorless forms. It crystallizes in the tetragonal system and has a Mohs hardness of 4 to 4.5, which makes it too soft for most jewelry applications but highly prized by collectors. It displays a vitreous luster and is usually transparent to translucent.

Carletonite was first discovered in the Mont-Saint-Hilaire alkaline complex in Quebec, Canada, which remains the only location where well-formed, high-quality specimens have been found. The mineral was named in honor of Carleton University in Ottawa. Although Mont-Saint-Hilaire is the only confirmed and significant source, there have been occasional reports of possible carletonite occurrences in Russia and the United States. These findings are extremely limited and typically lack the clarity and crystal quality seen in the Canadian material.

Name:  Carletonite
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions: 58x34x39 mm / 2.3x1.3x1.5 inches  
Weight:  88.8 Grams / 3.1 Ounces  
Origin:  Mined in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Hubnerite is a rare manganese tungstate mineral and the manganese-dominant member of the wolframite series. It typically forms dark reddish-brown to nearly black blade-like crystals with a submetallic to silky luster. This dense mineral is an important tungsten ore and is commonly found in high-temperature hydrothermal veins, often with quartz and fluorite. Specimens from Peru and Colorado are especially well known for their sharp, aesthetic crystal formations.

This specimen is in very good condition and displays very well.  Make this a special specimen in your collection. 

Name: Hubnerite
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  35x24x22 mm / 1.4x0.9x0.9 inches  
Weight:  18.2 Grams / .06 Ounces   
Origin: Ruby Mine, San Juan Co., Colorado