Crystals & Minerals

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.

This is a nice size specimen that will fit nicely into your collection.

Name: Apatite Crystals
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  66x28x22 mm / 2.6x1.1x0.9 inches
Weight:  81.9 Grams / 2.9 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Tory Hill, Ontario

This is a fabulous Inesite on Hubeite crystal cluster from Ezhou, China.   Inesite's name originates from the Greekines, "fibers" alluding to its color and habit.  Hubeite was found and named after the province of Hubei, China and is common to iron ores in mines of that region. It occurs mainly as aggregates of fan like crystals. It is dark to pale brown, has orange-brown streak and is vitreous.

This rare specimen is in very good condition and is a spectacular combination of minerals

Name: Inesite on Hubeite Crystal Mineral
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:   Specimen: 27x27 mm / 1.1x1.1 inches
                         Box:  33x33 mm / 1.3x1.3 Inches
Weight:  12.9 gr / 0.4  Ounces (including box)
Origin: Ezhou, Hubei Province, China

This is a very fine green Apophyllite with Stilbite from Parsboro, Cape d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is one of the rare green specimens which was collected in the 2002, and is a quality specimen.

Lepidolite is a lilac-gray or rose-colored member of the mica group of minerals.  Because lepidolite is a lithium-bearing mica, it is often wrongly assumed that lithium is what causes the pink hues that are so characteristic of this mineral. Instead, it is trace amounts of manganese that cause the pink, purple, and red colors.  The most notable and certainly the most studied of these deposits is the Brown Derby #1 Pegmatite, located in the Ohio City/Quartz Creek District, approximately 18 miles northeast of Gunnison in the high mountains of Central Colorado.

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

Name: Lepidolite on Quartz Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Large Cabinet Sized
Dimensions:   111x85x57 mm / 4.4x3.3x2.2 inches
Weight: 661Grams / 1 lb 7 oz
Origin: Mined in Brown Derby Mine, Quartz Creek Pegmatite Mining District, Gunnison County, Colorado, USA

This is a Manganite specimen from the classical or first location of discovery in Ilfeld, Nordhausen, Harz Mts, Thuringia, Germany. This collector's specimen is unique and of great quality.  This specimen of Manganite is distinctive enough to show its true identity and is a beautiful and interesting specimen for display.

Manganite is an attractive and interesting mineral that is a pleasure to own over the years.  This World class specimen will come with a Canagem Collection and a NetMine Minerals specimen cards.

Name: Manganite
Specimen Size:   Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  120x100x68 mm / 4.7x3.9x2.7 inches
Weight: 1.2 Kg / 2 lbs 10 ounces
Origin: Mined in Ilfeld, Nordhausen, Harz Mts, Thuringia, Germany

Name:  Chalcophanite on Scholzite Crystal

Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized

Dimensions:  49x33 mm  / 1.9x1.3 inches

Weight:  33.3 Grams / 1.2 Ounces (incl. display box)

Origin: Mined in Reaphook Hill, Martins Well station, South Flinders Ranges, Flinders Ranges, South Australia, Australia

Here is a rare combination of a mass of Scholzite needles covered by black Chalcophanite crystals on matrix from Australia.  Scholzite is a rare zinc phosphate mineral that forms nice bright white tabular crystals and is associated with other rare phosphates. Specimens can be especially nice when combined with other rare minerals such as Chalcophanite which is a rare zinc, iron, manganese hydroxide.

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

Pyrite is a fascinating mineral also known as "fool's gold" because of its metallic luster and brassy yellow color, which can resemble gold. It often forms in cubic crystals or as nodules in sedimentary rocks.  It gets its name from the Greek word "pyr," meaning fire, as it can produce sparks when struck against metal or another hard material.

An interesting thing about pyrite is its association with ancient civilizations. It has been discovered in artifacts from ancient Egypt and was used for ornamental purposes in jewelry.

Pyrite is believed attract financial success and offer protective qualities against negative energies. It is thought to boost confidence, inner strength, creativity, and focus.

These beautiful pyrite cubes are are Thumbnail sized specimens that were mined in Navajun, Spain.  They are top specimens and are in very good condition. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

The weight and dimensions of the cubes are as follows:

This top specimen is covered with huge pyrite interlocked cubes with quartz crystals and galena. This specimen is in very good condition. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Pyrite, Quartz and Galena Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  131x123x79 mm / 5.2x4.8x3.1 inches
Weight: 1,456 Grams / 3 lbs 3 oz
Origin: Mined in Peru

This colorful carved gemstone sculpture, utilizing the naturally occurring maroon ruby and pale green zoisite combination, depicts a mighty lion.  The artist from Thailand has sculpted the lion in a set position providing some nice detail and optimizing the color for the shape of the sculpture.

Ruby is the second hardest stone after diamond so few artists have managed to successfully work this mineral since it requires a very advanced technique for carving and polishing.  This carving reflects the artist's hard work to show the beauty of both the stone and the subject.  A must have in your collection.

Name:  Ruby Zoisite
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions:  98x60x44 mm / 3.9x2.4x1.7 inches 
Weight: 302.6 grams / 10.8 ounces / 1530.5ct
Origin:  Mined in Tanzania
Treatment: None, all natural

Name: Apophyllite and Prehnite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 74x52x40 mm / 2.9x2.0x1.6 inches
Weight: 138 Grams / 4.9 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Mumbai (Bombay), India

Prehnite can form prismatic, tabular, or pyramidal crystals, but usually occurs in botryoidal, reniform, stalactitic, granular, or compact habits.  It is usually green in color, but may be white, colorless, yellow, or gray.  It has a colorless streak.  Prehnite is transparent to translucent, with a vitreous to pearly luster.  Prehnite forms in cavities in basaltic lavas.

Apophyllite is more often than not the star attraction and very popular among collectors for its fantastic crystals with their gem-like vitreous to pearly luster. Apophyllite almost always forms good crystals of two major types. The favorite crystal habit is the rectangular prism capped by a steep four-sided pyramid. A doubly terminated crystal is exceptionally special. The faces of the pyramids are rotated 45 degrees with respect to the prism faces and so plunge down into the prism edges. This produces a diamond-shaped pyramidal face instead of a typical triangular pyramid face. The shape is an extraordinary example of tetragonal crystal form. Although normally colorless or white, colored examples of apophyllite are always treasured. Some crystals of apophyllite are cut as gems but are mostly just for the collectors. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Apophyllite is said to promote introspection into one's own behavior and the correction of imbalances or flaws that are perceived. This is a stone of truth, bringing recognition of one's true self and allowing that to be shown to the world. Apophyllite is said to have a calming effect, and to effectively reduce stress, releasing mental blockages and negative thought patterns. Apophyllite is also said to release suppressed emotion, to overcome anxiety, worries and fears. It calms apprehensions and allows uncertainty to be tolerated.

Prehnite is said to be a stone of unconditional love and the crystal to heal the healer. Placing it in the garden is believed to help make a home into a healing sanctuary and teach one how to be in harmony with nature. A good Fung Shui stone, prehnite is said to be helpful for decluttering, helping one let go of possessions no longer needed.

This hand selected polished Fluorite Slab is beautiful and colorful!  It is polished on both sides with raw edges. 

Fluorite comes in many colors. Deep purple (it's most famous), sky blue, sea green, sunny yellow, and crystal clear. There are rarer colors of pink, reddish orange (rose) and even black. Fluorite is very attractive and in demand. It is easy to see why fluorite earns the reputation as "The Most Colorful Mineral in the World".

Because Fluorite comes in such a wide range of colours, it is often said that it contains something of all other gemstones in it.  According to folklore, it is the home of rainbows.

Fluorite is said to increase concentration and foster mental balance.  Nicknamed the "genius stone" fluorite is believed to be excellent for study and work areas.  It helps the mind stay focused on the task at hand.

Name: Fluorite
Specimen Size:   Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 200x107x13 mm / 7.9x4.2x0.5 inches
Weight: 146.9 Grams / 5.2 oz
Origin: Durango, Mexico

This is an amazing, large cluster of Okenite, Laumontite and Gyrolite on Green Prehnite Geode Crystal from Dindoshi Quarry, Mumbai, India. This is a high quality geode with outstanding, perfect okenite spheres, tons of Prehnite and awesome Laumontite crystals.  Since this is a geode type specimen all of the okenite hairs are perfectly intact with no damage to any crystal.  Would be a beautiful addition to any collection.

Name: Okenite, Laumontite and Gyrolite on Green Prehnite Geode Crystal
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 151x111x61 mm / 5.9x4.4x2.4 inches
Weight: 1.13 kg / 2 lbs 7 oz
Origin: Mined in Dindoshi Quarry, Mumbai, India