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This is a superb looking fragment of a Sahara Desert NWA 515 classified meteorite weighing 1.16 grams. Its dimensions are 16x9x5 mm. 

This meteorite was found in the desert in 2000.  It has a low total mass of 20 kg and is classified as an L6. It has a shock level 3 and a weathering grade W2. 

This piece displays extremely well and would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a The Mark Bostick Collection and a Canagem Collection specimen card.

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 specimen of Natrolite crystals from world famous site Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec.  This cluster of white Natrolite crystals is in very good condition.  Make this a special specimen in your collection. 

Name: Natrolite cluster
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 64x31x27 mm / 2.5x1.2x1.1 inches
Weight: 56 Grams / 1.9 ounces
Origin: Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada

This is an excellent museum grade, cast replica of the very rare and highly prized Dipluera Dekayi trilobite. Expertly cast by Hamilton Group, Windom Shales, Rochester, New York and ready for your display cabinet. The Trilobite itself measures 115x64 mm, the entire host rock is 177x132 mm. 

Trilobites are the most diverse group of extinct animals preserved in the fossil record. Nine orders of trilobite are recognized, into which 15,000+ species are placed. Trilobites are remarkable, hard-shelled, segmented creatures that existed over 300 million years ago in the Earth's ancient seas. They went extinct before dinosaurs even came into existence, and are one of the key signature creatures of the Paleozoic Era, the first era to exhibit a proliferation of the complex life-forms that established the foundation of life as it is today. Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, trilobites 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.

This ancient shallow-water sea dweller would make a wonderful educational gift or a great home or office display item.  It can also be used for science projects and other types craft displays.  Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card. 

This is a nice looking end cut of a Sahara Desert NWA unclassified meteorite. It weighs 64.5 grams and measures 51x42x21 mm. This never classified Northwest Africa stone was found in the Sahara desert around 2004.

It's a good quality NWA meteorite end cut. Some weathering shows the meteorite's time spent aging in the desert. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a perfect rosette of metallic molybdenite, almost completely exposed in a glassy quartz matrix crystal from Moly Hill, Abitibi-Temiscamingue, Québec, Canada. The molybdenite rosette measures 12.5 mm across. 

Molybdenite is commonly found as foliated masses meaning the mineral forms folia or layers, like the mineral mica. It is metallic gray, has a greasy feel, and is very soft at only 1 on Mohs' hardness scale. Its softness, metallic luster and gray color led scientists to mistakenly believe it was a lead mineral.  This specimen shows the typical hexagonal layered structure of the crystal.

Some believe molybdenite is linked to intuition, transformation, and problem-solving, helping with mental clarity and adaptability. It is sometimes associated with the third eye chakra, thought to enhance insight and creative thinking.

Name: Molybdenite Crystals
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 37x27x27 mm / 1.5x1.1x1.1 inches
Weight: 37.5 Grams / 1.3 ounces
Origin: Mined in Moly Hill, La Motte, Abitibi-Temiscamingue, Québec, Canada

This is a nice 6.48 gram specimen of the Seymchan Iron meteorite, the fragment measures 22x15x13 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 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.

This is an incredible specimen of the Zag meteorite that fell in Western Sahara in August 1998. This rare and highly collectable H3-6 chondrite (S3 W0/1) is characterized by its beautiful fusion crust and is 1 of only 82 approved meteorites classified as such. The total weight is registered at 175 Kilograms and this nice piece is 4.34 grams with dimensions of 20x13x12 mm.

From the Michael Farmer Collection : "This is a very nice piece of the stone meteorite called Zag. This meteorite arrived as a huge fireball and made explosions heard for hundreds of miles. Many pieces of this meteorite crashed to Earth in southern Morocco, August 4th or 5th 1998. Fossil hunters out in the desert saw the fall and later found it. This meteorite is classified as a chondrite, (H3-6) regolith breccia. This piece weighs 4.34 grams and is a very nice fragment with fusion crust.

Zag made headlines around the world as the second meteorite to contain liquid water. Purple salt crystals have been found by scientists in Zag and liquid water is in bubbles in some of these crystals! Zag has been on almost every newspaper and even on CNN."

This piece displays very well showing some fusion crust. Would make an amazing addition to any collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection and a Michael Farmer Meteorites Specimen card.

This is a great looking 2.278 kg (5 lbs) Meteor Crater Oxide (Canyon Diablo) individual specimen directly from Arizona, U.S.A.. Its dimensions are 9.9x9.4x8.5 cm (3.9x3.7x3.3 inches). 

This 2.278-kg Meteorite Oxide originates from the renowned Meteor Crater in Northern Arizona. Its natural oxidation process offers a unique, rugged texture and appearance, providing an authentic sample of extraterrestrial iron altered by Earth’s atmosphere over time. Ideal for collectors and researchers, this specimen exemplifies the scientific and geological significance of meteorite weathering.  This piece was obtained in 2005 from a retiring Meteor Crater employee.  It is highly magnetic and very heavy for its size.

Right now if you want to acquire something like this, the nice folks at the Crater will ask for $1.50 to $2.00 USD per gram.  Here you get it for substantially less in the best shape possible. Would make a beautiful addition to any collection or start one today.

This is a beautiful example of Chalcopyrite from Canada.  Chalcopyrite is a brassy yellow copper iron sulfide mineral and the primary ore of copper worldwide. It has a metallic luster and often develops an iridescent tarnish in shades of purple, blue, and green. Chalcopyrite often forms alongside minerals like quartz, pyrite, and sphalerite.

Some believe chalcopyrite is a stone of abundance and transformation, helping to clear energy blockages and inspire creativity. Its vibrant tarnish colors are thought to symbolize change and new opportunities.

This top specimen is in very good condition and would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.  Comes with multiple labels.

Name: Chalcopyrite
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 70x50x27 mm / 2.7x2.0x1.1 inches
Weight: 162 Grams / 5.7 oz
Origin: Mined in Manitou-Barvue Mines, Val d'Or, Québec, Canada

Indochinite is a variety of the mineral tektite, which is a natural glass formed by the intense heat and pressure of a meteorite impact.  These tektites are usually found as small, aerodynamically shaped objects, often teardrop or irregular in shape, resulting from the molten material solidifying as it cooled rapidly after being ejected from the impact site.

Indochinites are believed to have formed around 780,000 to 800,000 years ago, following a significant meteorite impact event that likely created the Southeast Asian tektite strewn field.  The strewn field is quite large, and the tektites can be found scattered over a vast area which includes Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.   

This piece displays very well, showing multiple characteristics of its origin.  The specimen has a weigh of 40.2 grams and dimensions of 38x35x23.  Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a great looking fresh individual Gao-Guenie H5 classified meteorite. It weighs 2.55 grams and measures 14x11x8 mm.  Picked up right after the fall, It is 100% fresh fusion crusted which is the most desirable specimen state.  

This H5 classified meteorite was observed falling at about 17:00 March 5, 1960 near the village of Gao in Africa. There is no total known weight recorded for this meteorite.

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

Product Type: Tourmaline
Approx Weight (per lot): 5.0tcw 
Size: 4.7x3.7 - 5x4mm 
Shape: Antique Cut
Color: Multiple colors
Clarity:  SI (Slightly Included)
Origin:  Mozambique

Product Type: Amethyst
Approx Weight (per piece): 2.7ct 
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.

This is a beautiful polished free form of Malachite from the Democratic Republic of Congo.  Malachite is perhaps the one of the most popular minerals for collectors due to its intense green color and sometimes beautiful, banded masses.

Africa contains several outstanding Malachite deposits. The mines at Katanga (Shaba), especially at Kolwezi, in the Congo (Zaire) produce Malachite in all sorts of odd shapes and forms, and are the source of the best banded, concentric, stalactitic and sparkling specimens.

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

Name: Malachite
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 22x18x7 cm / 8.7x7.1x2.7 inches 
Weight:  3.04 KG / 6 lbs 9 oz
Origin: Mined in Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)

This is a rare Iron ungrouped classified Taza Northwest Africa 859 specimen, in an as found state.  It weighs 0.97 grams and measures 12x6x6 mm.  

The NWA 859 was found in 2001 in Taza, Morocco.  A total weight of 75.3 kg of mostly small pieces was classified by UCLA as an Iron, ungrouped; it is one of 157 meteorites classified as such. 

This specimen displays extremely well and would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes in a gem jar with a Canagem Collection specimen card.