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This is a nice 4.72 gram Seymchan Iron meteorite part slice measuring 22x16x6 mm. The meteorite was found in 1967 in a brook-bed flowing into the river of Hekandue, a left tributary of the river of Jasachnaja of the Magadan district, USSR. It is classified as an Iron Pallasite main group and is 1 of only 48 approved meteorites classified as such, with a recovered weight of about 323 Kg.

This piece was nicely prepared, it is very stable and will remain like this for years to come with minimal care. This piece displays extremely well and is a desirable size showing great features. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

Product Type: Topaz - 9 Piece Lot
Approx Weight (per Lot):  3.5ct
Size:  3.4x1.7mm - 7x5mm
Shape: Mixed
Color:  Various shades of blue and white
Clarity: Clean to the Eye
Origin:  Africa (with the exception of the large blue octagon which is from Brazil)

This is the exact lot that you will receive.

Product Type: Zircon
Approx Weight (per piece): 3.0ct 
Size: 9x7mm 
Shape: Antique Cut
Color: Rich Yellow Orange
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: Ruby - 5 Piece Lot
Approx Weight (per lot): 9.8tcw
Size: 7.8x6 - 9.2x7.2mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Various shades of Red 
Clarity:  Included
Origin:  Madagascar

Product Type: Amethyst
Approx Weight (per piece): 2.4ct 
Size: 8.8mm 
Shape: Round Cut
Color: Purple
Clarity: SI (Slightly Included) 
Origin: Brazil

Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz, which is a mineral composed of silicon and oxygen. It is one of the most popular gemstones due to its beautiful color.  Amethyst ranges in color from light purple to deep violet. The color is caused by impurities of iron within the quartz crystal.  Amethyst can be found in various locations around the world, including Brazil, Uruguay, Russia, Zambia, and the United States.

Amethyst is believed to enhance spiritual awareness, ward off negative energies, promote balance and relaxation, and improve intuitive and psychic abilities. Amethyst is also thought to enhance mental clarity and focus.

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.

This is a 44.65tcw lot of beautiful rough emeralds.  There are approximately 61 pieces that range in size from approximately 3x4-5x7 mm.  This is the exact lot that you will receive.  

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.

Discover a remarkable Brachiopod fossil from the Fammenian stage of the Devonian period, sourced from the Kowala Formation in Poland’s Kielce-Lagow Syncline.

This natural specimen, measuring 16 mm and weighing approximately 2.21 grams, features exquisite pyritization within its host rock, offering valuable insight into ancient marine life and exceptional preservation for collectors and researchers alike.

Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, pyritized fossils are also a favorite among those familiar with Paleontology (the study of the development of life on Earth) and are found in the rocks of all continents.

Name: Brachiopod Fossil
Age: Fammenian (Devonian)
Location: Kowala Formation, Poland
Geological unit: Kielce-Lagow Syncline
Size: 2.21 gr / 0.08 oz

Discover a remarkable Goniatite fossil from the Fammenian stage of the Devonian period, sourced from the Kowala Formation in Poland’s Kielce-Lagow Syncline.

This natural specimen, measuring 19 mm and weighing approximately 7.91 grams, features exquisite pyritization within its host rock, offering valuable insight into ancient marine life and exceptional preservation for collectors and researchers alike.

Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, pyritized fossils are also a favorite among those familiar with Paleontology (the study of the development of life on Earth) and are found in the rocks of all continents.

Name: Goniatite Fossil
Age: Fammenian (Devonian)
Location: Kowala Formation, Poland
Geological unit: Kielce-Lagow Syncline
Size: 7.91 gr / 0.3 oz

This aegirine, also known as acmite, is a rare and stunning dark green and black mineral. It is found in many locations around the world; this outstanding specimen comes from the pegmatites at Dehnel's pit, Stettin pluton, Wausau Intrusive Complex in Marathon Co., Wisconsin, USA, a locality specimen where it is often found in association with microcline.

Aegirine is usually black, greenish-black, or brownish-black in color and has a glassy or vitreous luster. It has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, which means it is relatively hard and durable. Aegirine is also known for its straight, needle-like crystals that can grow up to several centimeters in length.  

Microcline, a member of the feldspar mineral family, is known for its beautiful color variations and distinctive twinning patterns. When paired with aegirine, the result is a striking and eye-catching contrast of colors.

Aegirine is believed to have properties associated with protection, energy balancing, and spiritual growth. Microcline, being a feldspar, is often linked to creativity and intuition. The combination of these minerals is thought to enhance their individual metaphysical properties.

This aegirine on microcline crystal is the perfect combination for those looking for a unique and beautiful addition to their mineral collection!

Name:  Aegirine on Microcline
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions: 90x56x70 mm / 3.5x2.2x2.7 inches  
Weight:  328 Grams / 11.5 Ounces   
Origin: Mined in Dehnel's pit, Stettin pluton, Wausau Intrusive Complex in Marathon Co., Wisconsin, USA

This is a nice 4.15 gram Seymchan Iron meteorite part slice measuring 26x16x6 mm. The meteorite was found in 1967 in a brook-bed flowing into the river of Hekandue, a left tributary of the river of Jasachnaja of the Magadan district, USSR. It is classified as an Iron Pallasite main group and is 1 of only 48 approved meteorites classified as such, with a recovered weight of about 323 Kg.

This piece was nicely prepared, it is very stable and will remain like this for years to come with minimal care. This piece displays extremely well and is a desirable size showing great features. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

Product Type: Citrine
Approx Weight (per piece): 7.5ct 
Size: 14.6x10.3mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Yellow
Clarity:  Clean
Origin:  Brazil

A fine cluster of crystal of Narsarsukite from the famous Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada. Narsarsukite is a rare sodium, titanium, iron silicate. Its color varies from pale to dark yellow, greenish yellow, dark green, grayish brown to dark brown, colorless, pale pink, lemon-yellow to orange-yellow, often with a glassy or dull or greasy luster. The crystals are usually well formed, sharp, tabular or lath-shaped crystals forming attractive radiating sprays, parallel stacked groups and aggregates, and may occur alongside other rare minerals that Mont-Saint-Hilaire is known for.

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

Name: Narsarsukite 
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 67x53x29 mm / 2.6x2.1x1.1 inches 
Weight: 92.92 grams / 3.3 oz 
Origin: Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

Product Type: Sapphire 
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.0ct 
Size: 7.5x4.7mm
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Pink 
Clarity: Included
Origin:  Africa

Product Type: Tourmaline
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.66ct 
Size: 6.7x4.6mm 
Shape: Pear Shape Cut
Color: Pink
Clarity:  Eye Clean
Origin:  Africa

Product Type: Amethyst
Approx Weight (per piece): 2.5ct 
Size: 9mm
Shape: Round Cut
Color: Purple
Clarity: SI (Slightly Included) 
Origin: Brazil

Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz, which is a mineral composed of silicon and oxygen. It is one of the most popular gemstones due to its beautiful color.  Amethyst ranges in color from light purple to deep violet. The color is caused by impurities of iron within the quartz crystal.  Amethyst can be found in various locations around the world, including Brazil, Uruguay, Russia, Zambia, and the United States.

Amethyst is believed to enhance spiritual awareness, ward off negative energies, promote balance and relaxation, and improve intuitive and psychic abilities. Amethyst is also thought to enhance mental clarity and focus.