Crystals & Minerals

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.

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

Zinnwaldite is a rare, lithium-rich mica mineral known for its dark, silvery brown to reddish-brown color. It forms in layered, sheet-like crystals and has a soft, slightly shiny surface typical of the mica group. It was first discovered in the Zinnwald area on the German–Czech border, which is where its name comes from.

Zinnwaldite is believed to promote clarity, balance, and inner strength—making it an excellent companion for decision-making, emotional resilience, and self-trust.

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

Name: Zinnwaldite
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions:   72x44x22 mm / 2.7x1.7x1.5 inches  
Weight:  61.7 Grams / 2.2 Ounces   
Origin: Price Lake, Florence Co., Wisconsin

This is a natural cluster formation of large calcite crystals with hematite inclusions. This piece has some white color to translucent crystals with areas of orange/red coloring from hematite inclusions, with sharp tabular crystal formations. There are some nicks and imperfections on a few crystals but would still shine in the proper setup.  They don't take away from how interesting this piece is.  Would be a nice addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Calcite with Hematite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 75x54x55 mm / 2.8x2.1x2.2 inches 
Weight:  160.5 Grams / 5.7 oz 
Origin: Mined in Lane Quarry, Westfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA

Pseudomorphs are mineral specimens that have the external shape of one mineral but are composed of another.  The pseudomorph goethite after marcasite forms when marcasite is exposed to oxidizing conditions and starts to oxidize and break down. As the marcasite breaks down, goethite replaces it in the crystal structure, preserving the shape of the original marcasite crystal. The resulting specimen appears as a marcasite crystal, but is actually composed of goethite.

The Farafra Oasis, in the White Desert, has been known for a number of years to deliver incredible pseudomorph specimens. The pseudomorphs occur within the Cretaceous Khoman Chalk, from which the White Desert derives its name.

This specimen is remarkable for its relatively sharp marcasite crystal form.  It is in excellent condition.  

Name: Goethite After Marcasite Pseudomorph
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized Specimen
Dimensions:  27x24x21 mm / 1.1x0.9x0.8 inches
Weight: 20.8 grams / 0.7 ounces
Origin: White Desert, Farafra Oasis, Egypt

Pseudomorphs are mineral specimens that have the external shape of one mineral but are composed of another.  The pseudomorph goethite after marcasite forms when marcasite is exposed to oxidizing conditions and starts to oxidize and break down. As the marcasite breaks down, goethite replaces it in the crystal structure, preserving the shape of the original marcasite crystal. The resulting specimen appears as a marcasite crystal, but is actually composed of goethite.

The Farafra Oasis, in the White Desert, has been known for a number of years to deliver incredible pseudomorph specimens. The pseudomorphs occur within the Cretaceous Khoman Chalk, from which the White Desert derives its name.

This specimen is remarkable for its relatively sharp marcasite crystal form.  It is in excellent condition.  

Name: Goethite After Marcasite Pseudomorph
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized Specimen
Dimensions:  40x34x35  mm / 1.6x1.3x1.4 inches
Weight: 44.4 grams / 1.6 ounces
Origin: White Desert, Farafra Oasis, Egypt

Wavellite typically forms as radiating, spherical clusters or botryoidal (grape-like) aggregates, often appearing as green, yellow, brown, or even blue clusters on a host rock. The mineral typically forms in low-grade metamorphic rocks and phosphate-rich environments, often associated with minerals like quartz, variscite, and limonite.

Wavellite is found in several locations worldwide, with Arkansas, USA being one of the most famous sources, producing well-formed green botryoidal specimens. Other notable locations include England, Bolivia, Brazil, Germany, and Australia.

It is believed wavellite is linked to clarity, insight, and emotional balance, helping to provide a broader perspective on situations. It is sometimes associated with the heart chakra, thought to encourage compassion and emotional healing. 

Name: Wavellite on Matrix  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 59x45x31 mm / 2.3x1.8x1.2 inches 
Weight: 71 grams / 2.5 oz
Origin: Mauldin Mountain, Mt. Ida, Arkansas, USA

Pyrite from Bolivia is known for forming beautiful, well-shaped crystals, often appearing as sharp cubes, pyritohedrons (12-sided shapes), or even complex, stepped growth patterns. Bolivian pyrite tends to have a bright, brassy gold color with a good metallic luster, and it’s often found in association with other minerals like quartz or galena. 

Much of the pyrite from Bolivia comes from mining regions such as Potosí and Oruro, areas famous for their rich mineral deposits. While pyrite is common around the world, Bolivian specimens are valued for their attractive crystal habits, clean formations, and the quality of the material.

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

Name: Pyrite Cluster 
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 60x48x43 mm / 2.4x1.9x1.7 inches 
Weight: 153 Grams / 5.4 oz 
Origin: Canutillos Mine, Machacamarca-Colavi District, Cornelio Saavedra Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia

This is a Rockbridgeite specimen from Hagendorf, Bavaria, Germany. This collector's specimen is a perfect example of Rockbridgeite with its clear radial pattern and green banding.  This specimen is in great condition.

This fine specimen will come with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

Name: Rockbridgeite
Specimen Size: Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  45x36x23 mm / 1.8x1.4x0.9 inches
Weight: 48.55 grams / 1.7 ounces
Origin: Mined in Hagendorf, Waidhaus, Neustadt an der Waldnaab District, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

Kupletskite is a rare and complex titanium-bearing silicate mineral most famously found at Mont-Saint-Hilaire in Québec, Canada. It typically appears as tiny brown to reddish-brown crystals, often with a glassy or resinous luster. The crystals are usually slender and prismatic and may occur alongside other rare minerals that Mont-Saint-Hilaire is known for.

Due to its rarity and specific geological conditions needed for formation, kupletskite is primarily of interest to serious collectors and mineralogists, especially those focused on rare earth or alkaline complex minerals. It’s not commonly available in large or showy specimens, so even small, well-formed crystals are considered notable.

This beautiful and rare specimen of Kupletskite from world famous Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec, would be a great addition to any collection.

Name: Kupletskite
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  30x15x15 mm / 1.2x0.6x0.6    inches
Weight: 1.63 grams / .057 oz 
Origin: Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Pyrite from Bolivia is known for forming beautiful, well-shaped crystals, often appearing as sharp cubes, pyritohedrons (12-sided shapes), or even complex, stepped growth patterns. Bolivian pyrite tends to have a bright, brassy gold color with a good metallic luster, and it’s often found in association with other minerals like quartz or galena. 

Much of the pyrite from Bolivia comes from mining regions such as Potosí and Oruro, areas famous for their rich mineral deposits. While pyrite is common around the world, Bolivian specimens are valued for their attractive crystal habits, clean formations, and the quality of the material.

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 Bolivian 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: 42x34x26 mm / 1.6x1.3x1.3 inches 
Weight: 64.4 Grams / 2.3 oz
Origin: Canutillos Mine, Machacamarca-Colavi District, Cornelio Saavedra Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia

At this famous Canadian site, siderite typically forms as small, brown to tan crystals, often rhombohedral in shape, growing over or alongside white to gray albite. Scattered among them, tiny, sharp zircon crystals can appear — often reddish-brown, yellow, or even colorless depending on the exact specimen.

Mont-Saint-Hilaire is renowned for producing rare and unusual mineral combinations, and specimens like this highlight the diversity and richness of the location. While each mineral is interesting on its own, having siderite, albite, and zircon together in one piece makes it a well-balanced and attractive collector’s specimen, especially for those who appreciate the geology of the region

This is a very typical specimen of MSH and is in very good condition. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Siderite in Albite with Zircon
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  37x36x24 mm / 1.5x1.5x0.9 inches
Weight: 32 Grams / 1.0 Ounces 
Origin: Mined in Poudrette Quarry, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada

This is a nice group of small yellow wulfenite crystals on matrix from Total Wreck Mine, Arizona.  Wulfenite from the Total Wreck Mine is known for producing small but attractive crystals, usually in shades of yellow to orange-yellow. The crystals from this mine tend to be thin, tabular, and sometimes slightly translucent, often growing on a contrasting, earthy matrix.

While the Total Wreck Mine isn’t as famous as places like the Red Cloud Mine for wulfenite, it has still yielded pieces that are valued by collectors, especially because Arizona as a whole is renowned for producing some of the world’s finest wulfenite. Specimens from Total Wreck are typically more modest in size and brightness but are appreciated for their historic mining context and authentic desert character.

Wulfenite is often associated with creativity, emotional balance, and perseverance. Some believe it helps connect the heart and the will, encouraging people to follow their passions even through difficult or uncertain times. Wulfenite is also thought to support emotional healing by helping release old attachments and clearing a path for new experiences.

The specimen is in good condition and is a colorful and really beautiful specimen. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Wulfenite and Quartz
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 42x33x13 mm / 1.6x1.3x0.5 inches
Weight: 16.62 Grams / 0.6 ounces 
Origin: Mined in Total Wreck Mine, Cienega Creek, The Narrows, Empire Mining District, Empire Mountains, Pima County, Arizona, USA

Astrophyllite is a striking and rare mineral known for its bronze to golden-bladed crystals that radiate like starbursts, often embedded in a dark matrix of other minerals. The name comes from Greek, meaning “star leaf,” referring to its star-like crystal formations. It  is found in locations such as Russia, Norway, Greenland, and Canada.  This specimen of Astrophyllite crystals originates from the world famous site of Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec. 

Astrophyllite is often seen as a stone of inner illumination and self-discovery. Some believe it helps reveal hidden potential and encourages personal truth, making it a supportive companion during times of change or reflection. It’s sometimes associated with letting go of the past and embracing a more authentic path forward.

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

Name: Astrophyllite cluster
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 38x29 mm / 1.5x1.1 inches  
                        Specimen Box 54x54 mm / 2.1x2.1 inches  
Weight:  36.6 Grams / 1.3 Ounces   
Origin: Mined in Poudrette Quarry, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

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:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 28x28x26 mm / 1.1x1.1x1.0 inches 
Weight:  36.8 grams / 1.3 Ounces
Origin: Lake Jaco, Chihuahua, Mexico