Minerals

This is a specimen of Star Mica or Muscovite and Quartz cluster.  These clusters show crystals that grow in sheets or book formations.  It is silvery gold with good transparency when held up to the light.  The name Muscovite comes from the term Muscovy Glass which was a name for the thick sheets of Mica used as a substitute for glass Russia. The name Mica is derived from the Greek word that means to split.

On this nice specimen, the matrix faces are covered with beautiful golden yellow point stars of muscovite mica, a typical shape for this rare mica formation. The stars are the result of twinning; the points show a bit of wear but this does not detract from the beauty of such a piece.

Name: Star Mica - Muscovite with Quartz  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  46x45x33 mm / 1.8x1.8x1.3 inches  
Weight:  37.4 Grams / 1.3 ounces  
Origin: Mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil  

Color change garnet refers to a type of garnet gemstone that exhibits a distinct color change when viewed under different lighting conditions. This phenomenon is known as "alexandrite effect," named after the alexandrite gemstone, which is famous for its dramatic color shift.

Color change garnets typically appear green or bluish-green in daylight or fluorescent lighting and shift to purplish-red or reddish-purple under incandescent lighting or in the presence of candlelight. This phenomenon occurs due to the interaction of different wavelengths of light with the trace elements or impurities present in the garnet's crystal structure.  The most valuable color change garnets display a strong and noticeable shift between the two primary colors.

Color Change Garnet is thought to possess qualities such as adaptability, transformation, and balance. The color shift is often likened to personal growth and the ability to navigate changing circumstances. This gemstone is believed to enhance perception and awareness, potentially offering new perspectives on situations. It's also associated with inner strength and courage, with the color shift symbolizing the ability to overcome challenges. 

Product Type: Raw Color Change Garnet  
Approx Weight (per piece):  2.4ct  
Size:  7.2x5.8mm  
Color: Color Change Olive Green to Pink  
Origin: Africa  
Treatment:  None 

Color change garnet refers to a type of garnet gemstone that exhibits a distinct color change when viewed under different lighting conditions. This phenomenon is known as "alexandrite effect," named after the alexandrite gemstone, which is famous for its dramatic color shift.

Color change garnets typically appear green or bluish-green in daylight or fluorescent lighting and shift to purplish-red or reddish-purple under incandescent lighting or in the presence of candlelight. This phenomenon occurs due to the interaction of different wavelengths of light with the trace elements or impurities present in the garnet's crystal structure.  The most valuable color change garnets display a strong and noticeable shift between the two primary colors.

Color Change Garnet is thought to possess qualities such as adaptability, transformation, and balance. The color shift is often likened to personal growth and the ability to navigate changing circumstances. This gemstone is believed to enhance perception and awareness, potentially offering new perspectives on situations. It's also associated with inner strength and courage, with the color shift symbolizing the ability to overcome challenges. 

Product Type: Raw Color Change Garnet  
Approx Weight (per piece):  2.1ct  
Size:  8.0x5.8mm  
Color: Color Change Olive Green to Pink  
Origin: Africa  
Treatment:  None  

This is a well-formed albite that shows very well with its white cubic shiny crystal and good luster and translucence. There Mica has grown on the side and back of the crystal. Comes mounted in a Perky display box.

Product Name: Natural Mica on Albite Crystal  
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:  25x27x22 mm / 1.0x1.1x0.9 inches Specimen  
                       35x33x33 mm / 1.4x1.3x1.3 inches Box  
Weight:  39.6 Grams / 1.4 Ounce (incl Box)   
Origin: Mined in Palermo No. 1 Mine, N. Groton, New Hampshire

This is a beautiful specimen of Holmquistite from Barraute, Quebec. It features the desired bluish variant on this rarely available material.

Name:  Holmquistite  
Specimen Size:   Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  40x25x11 mm / 1.6x1.0x0.4 inches  
Weight:  14.7 grams / 0.5 oz    
Origin:  Quebec Lithium Mine, Barraute, Quebec  

Name: Star Mica - Muscovite with Quartz  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized   
Dimensions:  46x40x21 mm / 1.8x1.6x0.8 inches  
Weight:  44.7 Grams / 1.6 ounces  
Origin: Mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil  

This is a specimen of Star Mica or Muscovite and Quartz cluster.  On this specimen, there is a large terminated clear quartz point nestled into the gold mica stars.

These clusters show crystals that grow in sheets or book formations.  It is silvery gold with good transparency when held up to the light.  The name Muscovite comes from the term Muscovy Glass which was a name for the thick sheets of Mica used as a substitute for glass Russia. The name Mica is derived from the Greek word that means to split.

On this nice specimen, the matrix faces are covered with beautiful golden yellow point stars of muscovite mica, a typical shape for this rare mica formation. The stars are the result of twinning; the points show a bit of wear but this does not detract from the beauty of such a piece.

Product Name: Aragonite  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  39x25x16 mm / 1.5x1.0x0.6 inches  
Weight:   15.1 grams / 0.5 Ounces  
Origin: Sefrou Ata, Morocco  

This is a beautiful, self-standing Aragonite crystal cluster from Sefrou Ata, Morocco.  The specimen is made up of a radiating mass of inter grown aragonite crystals. They are transparent to translucent with light brown coloration and clear. The specimen is in great condition.

Aragonite is believed to promote grounding, stability, and calming effects. It can enhance one's connection to nature and aid in spiritual growth. The crystal may also clear energy fields, align chakras, and stimulate creativity.

This is a beautiful piece of eudialyte from world famous Mont St-Hilaire, Quebec. Eudialyte is widespread at Mont Saint-Hilaire and can be found as excellent crystals with vibrant color.  It features raspberry red eudialyte with black and white crystals.  Would be a great addition to any collection.

Name: Eudialyte
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  71x55x37 mm / 2.8x2.2x1.5 inches
Weight: 150.8 grams / 5.3 oz
Origin: Mont St-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

This is an interesting matrix comprised of Azurite, Malachite and Quartz zones with traces of clay from Conception del Oro, Mexico.   The specimen displays beautiful azurite and malachite that forms on the surface as small crystals and shows some patches of Quartz crystals. It is in very good condition. 

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

Name: Azurite Malachite and Quartz
Specimen Size:   Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:   35x30x30mm / 1.4x1.2x1.2 inches
Weight: 28.7 Grams / 1.0 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Conception del Oro, Mexico

You will receive 1 lot totaling 5 carats of the beautiful, clear Herkimer diamonds pictured. 

Herkimer Diamonds are beautiful double-terminated quartz crystals which are found mainly in Herkimer County, New York. Incredibly, these phenomenal gemstones are believed to be close to five hundred million years old. The crystals are magnificent works of nature found in the rock, appearing to have been precision cut by man and having a diamond-like geometrical shape; thus, the name Herkimer Diamond.  Many collectors believe the Herkimer Diamond should rival a true diamond and their reasoning for this is that a true diamond found in the rough is exactly that, a rough appearing glass-like stone. The diamond must be painstakingly cut by man to give it smooth faces and a geometrical shape.

In fact, Herkimer Diamonds are not diamonds.  A true diamond is one of the hardest elements known to man, scoring a ten on a one to ten hardness scale.  Herkimer Diamonds are harder than all quartz crystals. They fall at about 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, giving the real diamond a close race.  For comparison, many man-made steels barely score a seven on the hardness scale.

This stone is said to energize, enliven, and promote creativity.  The smaller, exceptionally clear stones are said to be powerful attunement crystals, stimulating psychic abilities, such as clairvoyance, spiritual vision, and telepathy.  It is also said that Herkimer attunes people and links them together when they have to be parted if each person has a stone

Microcline is one of the most common feldspar minerals. It can be colorless, white, cream to pale yellow, salmon pink to red, or bright green to blue-green. Microcline forms short prismatic or tabular crystals that are often of considerable size: single crystals can weigh several tons and reach yards in length. Crystals are often multiply twinned, with two sets of fine lines at right angles to each other. This gives a plaid effect that is unique to microcline among the feldspars.  The terminated Quartz crystals makes this a spectacular piece.

Clear quartz is a versatile crystal known for amplifying energy, promoting spiritual growth, and enhancing clarity of thought. Microcline, a calming stone, supports emotional healing, intuition, and personal growth. When combined, their energies synergize to amplify each other's properties. The cluster formation radiates harmonious energy in multiple directions, promoting emotional healing, spiritual growth, clarity, focus, and energy cleansing and protection.

This is a quality specimen that would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing rock collection.

Name:  Terminated Quartz and Microcline 
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 37x34x22 mm / 1.5x1.3x0.9 inches
Weight: 27.3 grams / 1 oz
Origin:   Search Light District, Nevada, USA

This is a beautiful specimen of golden brown Vesuvianite crystals on a white carbonate matrix from Mexico. A great addition to any collection! It was first discovered on Mount Vesuvius in Italy in the 18th century, hence its name. Vesuvianite 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 is used as a gemstone.

Vesuvianite is thought to amplify energy, promote healing and balance, enhance clarity and intuition, aid in manifestation and transformation, and provide protection and grounding.

Name: Vesuvianite Crystal
Specimen Size:   Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  33x32x17mm / 1.3x1.3x0.7 inches
Weight:   15.1 grams / 0.5 Ounces
Origin: Sierra de Cruces, Coahuila, Mexico