Crystals & Minerals

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  

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.

Childrenite is a rare phosphate mineral that belongs to the apatite group. Its chemical composition is primarily composed of iron, aluminum, phosphorus, and oxygen.  The mineral typically forms in areas that have undergone specific types of metamorphism or alteration, such as in pegmatitic deposits or hydrothermal environments.

Childrenite can vary in color, but it is usually yellowish, brown, or reddish and is associated with minerals like apatite, tourmaline, and quartz.

Name:  Childrenite
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 38x7x3mm / Box 33x33 mm 
Weight:  Specimen:  2 grams / 10.2 Grams including box
Origin: Mined in Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil

This is natural rough tourmaline from Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford County, Maine, USA.  Mount Mica is one of the most well-known sources of high-quality tourmaline in the world, and it has been a significant site for gem mining since the 1800s. This tourmaline crystal cluster will come protected in a Perky Box.

It is believed that Tourmaline can be used to repel negativity.  It is said to enhance one's physical wellbeing by providing an increase in physical vitality, emotional stability, and intellectual acuity. 

Name:  Tourmaline Cluster
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 25x17 mm / 1.0x0.7 inches
                        Specimen Box 33x33 mm / 1.3x1.3 inches  
Weight:  11.8 Grams / 0.4 Ounces (including box)  
Origin: Mined in Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford County, Maine, USA

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.

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: 55x26x21 mm / 2.2x1.0x0.8 Inches  
Weight:  34.3 Grams / 1.2 Ounce  
Details: Volcanic activity Mortlake, Victoria, Australia  

Prehnite is a green to yellowish-green colored mineral that belongs to the phyllosilicate family. It is composed of calcium, aluminum, and silicate, with traces of iron, magnesium, and other elements. Prehnite crystals have a unique pearly luster and can form in a variety of shapes, including tabular, prismatic, and stalactitic formations.

Prehnite is believed to have a calming effect on the mind and emotions, promoting relaxation and inner peace. It is also said to be a stone of unconditional love, compassion, and healing.

These Prehnite clusters originate from Africa.  The dimensions of the clusters are listed below:

A:  31x24x20 mm/1.2x0.9x0.8 in | 20 gr/0.7 oz | 100.5 carats
B:  42x28x24 mm/1.6x1.1x0.9 in | 36 gr/1.3 oz | 182.5 carats
C:  43x32x31 mm/1.7x1.3x1.2 in | 59 gr/2.1 oz | 295.8 carats
D:  60x43x28 mm/2.4x1.7x1.1 in | 84 gr/3.0 oz | 420.6 carats

This is a beautiful black Biotite crystal book from the Calcite Vein-Dikes of the Grenville Geological Province Ontario, Canada. This biotite has classic crystal shape and attractive dark black coloration. This specimen is a great example of both.

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.

Name: Biotite Mica
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  105x72x5 mm / 4.2x2.8x0.2 inches
Weight:  48.8 Grams / 1.7 Ounces
Origin:  Ontario, Canada