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Product Type: Labradorite
Approx Weight (per piece): 2.6ct
Size: 10x8mm 
Shape: Octagon Cut
Color: Gray with Rainbow Luster
Clarity: Transparent
Origin:  Africa

Labradorite is an unusual mineral. It can display a beautiful iridescent play of colors, caused by internal fractures in the mineral that reflect light back and forth, dispersing it into different colors. This effect, known as labradorescence, gives Labradorite its appeal and fame.

Product Type: Labradorite
Approx Weight (per piece): 4.6ct
Size: 11mm 
Shape: Round Cut - Faceted on both sides
Color: Gray with Rainbow Luster
Clarity: Transparent
Origin:  Africa

Labradorite is an unusual mineral. It can display a beautiful iridescent play of colors, caused by internal fractures in the mineral that reflect light back and forth, dispersing it into different colors. This effect, known as labradorescence, gives Labradorite its appeal and fame.

Product Type: Topaz
Approx Weight (per lot): 5.0tcw
Size: 5.8-6.0x3.8-4.0mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Dark Emerald Green
Clarity: I (Included)
Origin: Africa

Product Type: Sphene - 6 Piece Lot
Approx Weight (per Lot): 2.15tcw 
Size: 3.7-3.0-7.0x4.7mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Greenish Yellow
Clarity: Included
Origin: Madagascar

Product Type: Zircon - 10 Piece Lot
Approx Weight (per lot): 2.47tcw
Size: 3.2mm
Shape: Round Cut
Color: White
Clarity: Clean
Origin: Cambodia

Zircon comes in a variety of colors, including blue, yellow, green, brown, and red, and is renowned for its exceptional brilliance.  It is found in many locations worldwide, including Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Australia. Some of the oldest zircon crystals have been dated to be over 4 billion years old, making them among the oldest minerals on Earth.

Zircon has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it durable enough for use in various types of jewelry. However, care should be taken to avoid sharp blows and extreme temperatures.

Zircon is associated with promoting spiritual growth, mental clarity, and prosperity. It is also thought to enhance self-confidence and provide protection.

It's important to note the distinction between natural zircon and cubic zirconia. Natural zircon is a genuine gemstone, while cubic zirconia is a synthetic material often used as a diamond simulant.

Product Type: Sunset Sapphire
Approx Weight (per lot): 0.85tcw
Size: 3.6-4.0x2.8-2.9mm
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Reddish Orange
Clarity: I (Included)
Origin: Thailand

This is a great looking Northwest Africa 2521 H/L3.7 classified meteorite end cut.  It weighs 2.472 grams and measures 14x13x7 mm. This meteorite was found in the Sahara Desert in 2004 and has a total recovered weight recorded as a very low 47.8 grams.  It has a Shock stage of 3/4 and a Weathering grade of 2.  A very good cut, ground and polished end cut. 

This is the only approved meteorite classified as H/L3.7

The specimen comes with a Meteoritica and a   Canagem Collection specimen card. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

This is a great looking Northwest Africa 2516 basaltic eucrite classified meteorite part slice weighing 5.52 grams. Its dimensions are 22x15x9 mm. 

This basaltic achondrite eucrite classified meteorite was found in the Sahara Desert in 2004 and is 1 of 641 approved meteorites classified as such. The total weight of the recovered pieces is recorded as a low 296 grams.

This piece displays extremely well, it is a nice size with a beautiful crusted exterior, and shows multiple characteristics of the type of material, it exhibits excellent clasts within the matrix. The matrix is a fine grain containing shocked eucritic inclusions. Beautiful grey matrix with nice clear inclusions.   The three groups collectively known as HED meteorites (howardites, eucrites and diogenites) may come from asteroid 4 Vesta.

The specimen comes with a Meteoritica and a Canagem specimen card. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

This is a great looking Northwest Africa 2838 L4 classified meteorite part slice.  It weighs 2.8 grams and measures 21x12x4 mm. This meteorite was found in the Sahara Desert in 2004 and has a total recovered weight recorded as a very low 253 grams.  It has a Shock stage of 2 and a Weathering grade of 2.  A very good cut, ground and polished slice. A great piece with metal flakes in a mottled grey matrix.

The specimen comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

This is a collect of beautiful, thumbnail sized mineral specimens.  These rare, premium specimens will be protected in individual display boxes that measure  28x28x21 mm (1x1x7/8 inches).

The locations of the mines for each specimen are as follows:

• Analcime - Burnt Cabin Creek, Spray, Oregon
• Rosasite - Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Mexico
• Minyulite - Tom's Quarry, Kapunda, South Australia
• Kasolite - Musonoi Mine, Kolwezi, DR Congo

Product Type: Natural Quartz Cats Eye
Approx Weight (per piece):  0.8ct
Size:  6mm
Shape: Round Cabochon 
Color: Orange
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Brazil 
Treatment:  Untreated

Quartz Cats Eye is a type of gemstone that exhibits an optical phenomenon called chatoyancy, which  creates a luminous band resembling a cat's eye. It is caused by fibrous inclusions within the quartz that reflect light in a concentrated manner. The gemstone comes in various colors, with golden yellow to brown being the most common.

This is a rare professionally finished Northwest Africa 3117 HED achondrite Howardite classified meteorite end cut weighing 2.84 grams. Its dimensions are  25x17x6 mm. 

This achondrite howardite classified meteorite was found in the Sahara Desert in 2003 and is 1 of 463 approved meteorites classified as such. The total weight of the recovered pieces is recorded as a low 234 grams.

Hupé stated "This Howardite displays a shock-darkened matrix with beautiful orthopyroxene clasts. Although the laboratory cannot conclusively pair this with other Howardites found in Northwest Africa, it is my belief that there are other pairings. Howardites are usually friable but not this one, which takes an excellent polish making it very showy when processed properly."

This expertly prepared specimen comes with an identification card from The Hupé Collection and a Canagem specimen card. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.