Crystals & Minerals

This mineral combination is from a classic locality, the Newfoundland Zinc Mine, which has been closed for many years. This mine was a high grade zinc mine with very little  contaminants in the ore which made it easier to mill and produced good concentrate.  This site is known for beautiful mineral specimens, particularly sphalerite crystals often associated dolomite.

The sphalerite from this region typically appears as dark brown to black, resinous crystals, sometimes with red or orange undertones due to iron content. These crystals often serve as a striking backdrop for the light-colored dolomite, which forms as rhombohedral or curved aggregates on top. The contrasting colors and textures make specimens from Daniel’s Harbor highly collectible.

Very nice showy material in excellent condition and a collectors dream specimen. 

Name: Dolomite on Sphalerite Crystals  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions: 41x27x19 mm / 1.6x1.1x0.7 inches  
Weight: 25 Grams / 0.8 Ounces  
Origin: Newfoundland Zinc Mine, Daniel's Harbor, NL, Canada

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:  125x71x3 mm / 4.9x2.8x0.1 inches  
Weight:  39 Grams / 1.4 Ounces  
Origin:  Ontario, Canada  

This is a nice Stilbite specimen from Oregon, USA. There are two vugs contain pearly white stilbite crystals that are in excellent condition.  The largest vug measures 32x32 mm, with the largest crystal measuring 12 mm.

Stilbite is a zeolite mineral appreciated for its delicate crystal formations and pastel hues, ranging from colorless to white, yellow, pink, and peach.  It forms distinctive tabular crystals with a bowtie or butterfly shape and exhibits a vitreous to pearly luster. Commonly found in cavities in volcanic rocks, stilbite is often associated with other zeolite minerals. It is valued for its aesthetic appeal and is believed by some to have calming energy, supporting spiritual growth and emotional healing.

Name: Stilbite Crystals in Matrix
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  81x78x55 mm / 3.2x3.1x2.2  inches
Weight:  280 gr / 9.9 oz
Details: Mined in Oregon, USA

This amazing specimen of Vesuvianite was collected in the 1960's by A. Stevenson in Harcourt, Ontario, Canada. The specimen is a beautiful rich gemmy green vesuvianite crystal, and is fully terminated. This rare and premium specimen is in excellent condition. A fantastic 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 has also been used as a gemstone.

Ex. A. Stevenson Collection and John Betts Fine Minerals NYC

Name: Vesuvianite Crystal 
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 19.2x8.1x7.4 mm
Weight: 13 grams (incl box)
Origin: Mined in Harcourt area, Harcourt Township, Dysart et al, Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada

This is a cluster of Adamite crystals on Limonite matrix mined in Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.  Adamite typically occur as small, brightly colored, prismatic or blocky crystals, or as crusts or aggregates. It is commonly found in association with other minerals such as limonite, calcite, and smithsonite.  Adamite colors include green, yellow, white, and reddish-brown. The green color of adamite is caused by the presence of traces of copper in its crystal structure.  One of the unique features of adamite is its strong fluorescence under ultraviolet (UV) light. It can exhibit vibrant green or yellow fluorescence.

Adamite was first discovered in 1866 in the Ojuela Mine in Durango, Mexico. It was named after French mineralogist Gilbert-Joseph Adam (1795-1881), who studied the mineralogy of the mine.

Adamite is associated with joy, creativity, and the balancing of energies. Some believe it can enhance one's ability to express themselves and promote a positive outlook.  It is highly valued by collectors for its bright colors and distinctive crystal habits and would be a great addition to any new or existing collection.

Name:  Adamite Crystals on Limonite Matrix  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  34x30x22 mm / 1.3x1.2x0.9 inches  
Weight:  17 Grams / 0.6 Ounces  
Origin:  Mined in Mina Ojuela, Mapimi Durango, Mexico  

Magnetite is an important iron ore, along with hematite. It is usually easily distinguished by being strongly magnetic, with black octahedral crystals.  The specimen is in very good condition.

Product Name: Magnetite  
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions:   70x65x66 mm / 2.7x2.5x2.6 inches  
Weight:  356 grams / 12.6 Ounces  
Origin:  Tuna-Hästberg, Borlänge,Dalarna, Sweden

The province of Quebec, particularly areas like the Mont Saint-Hilaire region, is known for producing fine mineral specimens, including albite. In pegmatites, albite often grows alongside minerals like quartz, mica, tourmaline, and spodumene. It forms in environments with slow cooling, allowing for large and well-defined crystals. 

Albite is thought to help with decision-making, problem-solving, and overcoming fears of the unknown.  Many believe it promotes calmness and adaptability, helping one embrace change with confidence. 

Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Albite Crystal Cluster  
Specimen Size:   Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions: 70x34x29 mm / 2.7x1.3x1.1 inches  
Weight: 49 Grams / 1.7 Ounces  
Origin: Mined in Mont St-Hilaire, Quebec 

Peruvian pyrite is famous worldwide for its well-formed, highly lustrous crystals. The country is one of the top sources for high-quality pyrite specimens, particularly from the Huanzala Mine in the Áncash Region and the Quiruvilca Mine in La Libertad. These locations produce stunning pyritohedral crystals, often found in association with quartz, sphalerite, and galena.

The term “pyritohedral” refers to a specific crystal habit that pyrite (and occasionally other minerals) can form. In this structure, the crystal takes on a polyhedral shape with 12 faces. However, unlike a perfectly symmetrical shape with identical pentagonal faces, natural pyritohedral crystals often exhibit slight irregularities or distortions in their faces.

Pyrite is known as a stone of protection, abundance, and confidence.  It is believed to shield against negative energy and promote mental clarity and willpower. 

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

Name: Pyrite Cluster 
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 43x31x25 mm / 1.7x1.2x1.0 inches 
Weight: 64 Grams / 2.2 oz
Origin: Mined in Quiruvilca Mine, Quiruvilca District, Santiago de Chuco Province, La Libertad, Peru

This is a fine Stilbite, Heulandite and Chabazite specimen from the ZEC near Maniwaki, Quebec, Canada. You can see sprays and radial clusters of stilbite with minor heulandite on diopside-K feldspar matrix.

Stilbite, Heulandite, and Chabazite are beautiful zeolite minerals found in the basalt and sedimentary rock formations near Maniwaki, Quebec. These crystals often form in delicate, radiating clusters or blocky, tabular structures, showcasing a range of colors from soft pinks and oranges to translucent whites. Stilbite is known for its pearly luster and graceful fan-like formations, while Heulandite displays intricate, layered crystal habits. Chabazite, with its distinctive rhombohedral shape, adds variety to the mineral assemblage. Collectors and geologists appreciate these minerals not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for their fascinating crystal chemistry and association with the region’s volcanic history.

Name: Stilbite, Heulandite, and Chabazite Crystals 
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  38x34x26 mm / 1.5x1.3x1.0 inches
Weight:  27 gr / 0.9  oz
Details: Mined in Zec Bras-Coupé-Désert, Lac-Pythonga, La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau RCM, Outaouais, Québec, Canada

This is a specimen of Strontianite and calcite crystals on matrix from Mandata, Pennsylvania.  Strontianite is a rare mineral made mostly of strontium carbonate and is an important source of the metal strontium. It usually forms in hydrothermal veins and limestone deposits, often found alongside minerals like calcite and fluorite. Strontianite can appear in different colors, including white, gray, yellow, green, or brown, and has a glassy or slightly shiny look. It was first discovered in Strontian, Scotland, which is how it got its name, and it can also be found in Germany, Italy, China, and parts of the United States. This mineral is mainly used to extract strontium, which is important for making red fireworks, ceramics, and special types of glass.

The top of the specimen is an exposed vug containing four sharp strontianite crystals sitting on a bed of small transparent calcite crystals. The strontianite fluoresces strongly white under long wave UV.  The specimen is in excellent condition.

Name: Strontianite on Calcite Crystals 
Specimen Size:   Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 82x69x43 mm / 3.2x2.7x1.7 inches
Weight: 215 gr / 7.6 Ounces 
Origin:  Mandata, Pennsylvania, USA

This mineral combination is from a classic locality, the Newfoundland Zinc Mine, which has been closed for many years. This mine was a high grade zinc mine with very little  contaminants in the ore which made it easier to mill and produced good concentrate.  This site is known for beautiful mineral specimens, particularly sphalerite crystals often associated dolomite.

The sphalerite from this region typically appears as dark brown to black, resinous crystals, sometimes with red or orange undertones due to iron content. These crystals often serve as a striking backdrop for the light-colored dolomite, which forms as rhombohedral or curved aggregates on top. The contrasting colors and textures make specimens from Daniel’s Harbor highly collectible.

Very nice showy material in excellent condition and a collectors dream specimen. 

Name: Dolomite on Sphalerite Crystals  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions: 35x33x18 mm / 1.4x1.3x0.7 inches  
Weight: 25 Grams / 0.8 Ounces  
Origin: Newfoundland Zinc Mine, Daniel's Harbor, NL, Canada

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.

This piece has been cut to showcase the beautiful green olivine crystals.  It would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card and a stand will also be included.

Name: Olivine Volcanic Bomb  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions: 72x38x32 mm / 2.8x1.5x1.3 Inches  
Weight:  149 Grams / 5.2 Ounce  
Details: Volcanic activity Mortlake, Victoria, Australia