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This is a strand of white Howlite beads with an overall length of 38 cm (15 inches).  The individual gemstone beads are triangular in shape and range in size from 10x9.5 to 16.5x13 mm.  In total, the bead strand contains over 154ct of natural Howlite beads.

Howlite was discovered near Windsor, Nova Scotia in 1868 and named after Henry How, a Canadian chemist, geologist, and mineralogist.  It often forms in nodules which resemble cauliflower heads. The nodules are opaque, white with gray or black veins, often showing web-like pattern. 

Howlite is said to be an extremely calming stone, it can be an excellent antidote to insomnia.  It is also said that Howlite teaches patience and helps to eliminate anger and strengthens positive character traits.  

Product Type: Howlite Beads
Approx Weight (per Strand): 154.1ct
Bead Size: 10x9.5 to 16.5x13 mm
Strand Length:  38 cm / 15 inches
Shape: Triangle
Color: White and Grey 

This is a strand of loose orange Baroque Pearls with an overall length of 41 cm (16 inches).  The individual pearls range in size from 7x5.5 to 8x6 mm.  In total, the pearl strand contains over 91ct of natural citrine beads.

Product Type: Baroque Pearls
Approx Weight (per Strand): 91.4ct
Pearl Size: 7x5.5 to 8x6 mm
Strand Length: 41 cm / 16 inches
Shape: Baroque
Color: Orange

This is a strand of emerald green Tsavorite beads with an overall length of 36 cm (14 inches).  The individual gemstone beads are faceted rondelle in shape and range in size from 2 to 4.5 mm.  In total, the bead strand contains over 19ct of natural Tsavorite beads.

Product Type: Tsavorite Beads
Approx Weight (per Strand): 19.3ct
Bead Size: 2 to 4.5 mm
Strand Length:  36 cm / 14 inches
Shape: Round faceted
Color: Emerald Green

This is a strand of bright green Peridot beads with an overall length of 38 cm (15 inches).  The individual gemstone beads are pear shaped and range in size from 4.5x4 to 8x4 mm.  In total, the bead strand contains over 32ct of natural Peridot beads.

Product Type: Peridot Beads
Approx Weight (per Strand): 32.1ct
Bead Size: 4.5x4 to 8x4 mm
Strand Length: 38 cm / 15 inches
Shape: Pear Shape
Color: Bright Green

This is a strand of yellow Rutile Quartz beads with an overall length of 38 cm (15 inches).  The individual gemstone beads are rectangular in shape and range in size from 5.5x4 to 8x4 mm.  In total, the bead strand contains over 60ct of natural Rutile Quartz beads.

Product Type: Rutile Quartz Beads
Approx Weight (per Strand): 60.1ct
Bead Size: 5.5x4 to 8x4 mm
Strand Length: 38 cm / 15 inches
Shape: Rectangular 
Color: Pale Yellow

This is a strand of bright golden yellow Lemon Quartz beads with an overall length of 38 cm (15 inches).  The individual gemstone beads are coin shaped and range in size from 5 to 6 mm.  In total, the bead strand contains over 40ct of natural Lemon Quartz beads.

Product Type: Lemon Quartz Beads
Approx Weight (per Strand): 40.1ct
Bead Size: 5 - 6 mm
Strand Length: 38 cm / 15 inches
Shape: Coin Shape
Color: Light Golden Yellow

The NWA 267 meteorite fragment offered here is in as found condition.  It weighs 10.8 grams, with dimensions of 31x22x16 mm.  The meteorite will come with two specimen description cards including a signed "The Mark Bostick Collection" card.

This meteorite was once a pile of weathered unclassified meteorite fragments brought to the 2000 Denver show by a Moroccan fossil dealer. These fragments, 73.9 kg. worth, where purchased by Canadian meteorite dealer Dean Bessey, who was told the following on the meteorites: "A nomad found an area with a lot of unusual strange stones near the Morocco/Algeria border. He brought one to a fossil dealer and asked: "I hear that you will pay money for stones like this". After shaking his head in disbelief at a positive response, the nomad gathered up all his camels, wives and children and brought them into the desert to search over his personal strewn field." Or at least that is how the story goes.

Many thousands of stones, 73.9 kilograms, were recovered, most of these fragments under 20 grams. Then 356 grams and a thin section of the meteorite was donated to the Vernadaky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry, part of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, where it was classified by M. Ivanova. This meteorite, an ordinary stone chondrite, H4 class has a Shock Rating of 2 and a Weathering Grade of 2-3 and the classification information was published in Meteoritical Bulletin 85.

While the stone did not get a heavy weathering grade, very few specimens show any crust. This meteorite is believed to have come from the Hebe class asteroids. I've included an informational photo of a NWA 267 Meteorite thin section which are used in earth geology, and in meteorites to identify the minerals in them. The photo shows a large imperfect elongated chondrule. Chondrules are unique features to meteorites. The chondrule shown is composed of mostly pyroxene and the bright colored minerals scattered throughout the thin section is mostly olivine.

One of the fun facts is that the NWA 267 was also the first meteorite ever minted onto a real legal tender coin. The National Bank of Liberia made 999 of these $10.00 Silver coins in 2004. The meteorite used in the coin, was supplied by Mark Bostick himself and his name and signature came on the certificate with the coin. The provided images of the coin shows a nomad on a camel on the obverse. A meteorite is falling through the star filled sky in the background. Reverse of coin has a seal of the Liberia Government and notes its value. We include 2 specimen cards but unfortunately the thin section and coin used in the ad are NOT included!

This unique combination features Cerussite’s striking luster and crystalline form, Barite’s delicate layers, and the dense stability of Galena. Cerussite derives its color primarily from lead, giving it an exquisite range from colorless to white and gray. Barite can appear in various hues, and is well-known for its great range of colors. Historically, Cerussite has been admired since ancient times, often used in decorative arts and as a lead ore. This spectacular cluster is commonly found in regions like Morocco, Mexico, and the USA.

Cerussite is believed to promote clarity and insight, enhancing one’s perception of the world. Barite is said to ground energies, fostering emotional stability and balance.

Name: Cerussite, Barite Crystal on Galena Cluster
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 61x27x29 mm / 2.4x1.1x1.1 inches
Weight: 46 Grams / 1.6 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Mibladen Mining District, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Morocco

This unique combination features Cerussite’s striking luster and crystalline form, Barite’s delicate layers, and the dense stability of Galena. Cerussite derives its color primarily from lead, giving it an exquisite range from colorless to white and gray. Barite can appear in various hues, and is well-known for its great range of colors. Historically, Cerussite has been admired since ancient times, often used in decorative arts and as a lead ore. This spectacular cluster is commonly found in regions like Morocco, Mexico, and the USA.

Cerussite is believed to promote clarity and insight, enhancing one’s perception of the world. Barite is said to ground energies, fostering emotional stability and balance.

Name: Cerussite, Barite Crystal on Galena Cluster
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 54x39x22 mm / 2.1x1.5x0.9 inches
Weight: 78 Grams / 2.8 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Mibladen Mining District, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Morocco

This unique combination features Cerussite’s striking luster and crystalline form, Barite’s delicate layers, and the dense stability of Galena. Cerussite derives its color primarily from lead, giving it an exquisite range from colorless to white and gray. Barite can appear in various hues, and is well-known for its great range of colors. Historically, Cerussite has been admired since ancient times, often used in decorative arts and as a lead ore. This spectacular cluster is commonly found in regions like Morocco, Mexico, and the USA.

Cerussite is believed to promote clarity and insight, enhancing one’s perception of the world. Barite is said to ground energies, fostering emotional stability and balance.

Name: Cerussite, Barite Crystal on Galena Cluster
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 55x38x19 mm / 2.2x1.5x0.7 inches
Weight: 85 Grams / 3 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Mibladen Mining District, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Morocco

This unique combination features Cerussite’s striking luster and crystalline form, Barite’s delicate layers, and the dense stability of Galena. Cerussite derives its color primarily from lead, giving it an exquisite range from colorless to white and gray. Barite can appear in various hues, and is well-known for its great range of colors. Historically, Cerussite has been admired since ancient times, often used in decorative arts and as a lead ore. This spectacular cluster is commonly found in regions like Morocco, Mexico, and the USA.

Cerussite is believed to promote clarity and insight, enhancing one’s perception of the world. Barite is said to ground energies, fostering emotional stability and balance.

Name: Cerussite, Barite Crystal on Galena Cluster
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 52x30x15 mm / 2x1.2x0.6 inches
Weight: 35 Grams / 1.2 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Mibladen Mining District, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Morocco

The large terminated gem quality Fluorapatite crystal (25 mm/1 in.) sits at the top flanked by its smaller sibling crystals floating on the earthy beige calcite sprinkled with small clear crystals. It has a fantastic luster and lovely colored hues. 

As the Russian mine has restricted its operation, a crystal like this is even more desirable.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Fluorapatite crystal on Calcite
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions: 62x41x34 mm / 2.4x1.6x1.3 inches
Weight: 76 Grams / 2.7 Ounces
Origin: Slyudyanka, Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia