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NWA 267 Meteorite | 6.03 Grams | H4 Chondrite | First Used in Legal Tender Coin | Sahara
$33.00 CAD
Unit price perNWA 267 Meteorite | 6.03 Grams | H4 Chondrite | First Used in Legal Tender Coin | Sahara
$33.00 CAD
Unit price perThe NWA 267 meteorite fragment offered here is in as found condition. It weighs 6.03 grams, with dimensions of 24x19x14mm. 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!
Northwest Africa NWA Meteorite | 66.3 Grams | Individual Fragment | Sahara
$72.00 CAD
Unit price perNorthwest Africa NWA Meteorite | 66.3 Grams | Individual Fragment | Sahara
$72.00 CAD
Unit price perThis is a nice looking individual fragment of a Sahara Desert NWA unclassified meteorite. It weighs 66.3 grams and measures 55x39x30 mm. This never classified Northwest Africa stone was found in the Sahara desert around 2000.
It's a good quality NWA meteorite individual fragment. 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.
$140.00 CAD
Unit price perThis amazing specimen of Grossular Garnet was collected in the now closed Jeffery Mine in Asbestos, Québec, Canada. This is an extremely elegant and classic cinnamon colored garnet from this locale.
The Jeffrey Mine is well-regarded among mineral collectors for its grossular garnet specimens, particularly the rich orange (“hessonite”) crystals it produced during its active years. The mine’s grossular garnets are often described as some of the most distinctive and desirable in the world because of their strong, honey-orange to peach color, good transparency, sharp crystal form, and glassy luster — qualities that make them stand out compared to grossular from many other localities.
Today the mine is closed and flooded, so material comes from historic finds and old stock, adding to both rarity and appeal.
This beautiful specimen is in very good condition and will come protected in a Perky Box . A great addition to any collection!
Name: Grossular Garnet Crystal var Hessonite
Specimen Size: Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 20x17x7 mm / 0.8x0.7x0.3 inches
Weight: 5.5 grams / 0.2 ounces
Origin: Mined in Jeffery Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada
Spessartine Garnet Crystals on Matrix | Orange | 240 Grams | Kern County, CA
$165.00 CAD
Unit price perSpessartine Garnet Crystals on Matrix | Orange | 240 Grams | Kern County, CA
$165.00 CAD
Unit price perOrange spessartine garnets from California are highly regarded for their intense "mandarin" orange color and are often found in matrix, particularly in the pegmatites of Southern California, including areas near Kern County. While the most famous, high-quality, gemmy spessartine crystals in matrix, accompanied by schorl and quartz, are famously associated with the Little Three Mine in nearby Ramona (San Diego County), similar pegmatite occurrences in the region, including Kern County, produce desirable collector specimens.
Spessartine garnet is considered a "high vibration" stone and is often associated with creativity. The specimens from this region are known for being 100% natural and untreated.
Name: Spessartine Garnet
Specimen Size: Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 70x60x43 mm / 2.8x24x1.7 inches
Weight: 240 Grams / 8.5 oz
Origin: Kern County, California
Dhofar 323 Meteorite | 36.38 Gr | Full Slice | H5 Chondrite | Sahara | Low TKW
$204.00 CAD
Unit price perDhofar 323 Meteorite | 36.38 Gr | Full Slice | H5 Chondrite | Sahara | Low TKW
$204.00 CAD
Unit price perThis is a superb looking Dhofar 323 classified meteorite weighing 36.38 grams. Its dimensions are 71x42x5 mm. This H5 classified meteorite was found in Zufar, Oman in 2001. The total weight of the single piece recovered is recorded as a low 688 grams and the meteorite has a shock stage of 1 and weathering grade of 4.
This piece displays extremely well because of its beautiful color and multiple chondrules. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.
Product Type: Smoky Quartz - 5 Piece Lot
Approx Weight (per lot): 2.0tcw
Size: 6x4mm
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Fine Smoky Color
Clarity: VSI (Very Slightly Included)
Origin: Brazil
Product Type: Rhodolite Garnet
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.33ct
Size: 4.7x3.6mm
Shape: Pear Shape Cut
Color: Reddish Purple
Clarity: Clean to the eye
Origin: Tanzania
Treatment: None
Lemon Quartz | 4 Piece Gemstone Lot | Oval Cut | Mixed Size | 7.4ct | Brazil
$28.45 CAD
Unit price perLemon Quartz | 4 Piece Gemstone Lot | Oval Cut | Mixed Size | 7.4ct | Brazil
$28.45 CAD
Unit price perProduct Type: Lemon Quartz - 4 Piece Lot
Approx Weight (per Lot): 8.8ct
Size: 7.8x9mm - 10x8mm
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Pale Lemon Yellow
Clarity: VSI (Very Slightly Included)
Origin: Brazil
Labradorite | 5 Piece Lot | Oval Cabochon | Natural Gray Rainbow | 6.3tcw
Labradorite | 5 Piece Lot | Oval Cabochon | Natural Gray Rainbow | 6.3tcw
Product Type: Labradorite - 5 Piece Lot
Approx Weight (per lot): 6.3ct
Size: 7.7x5.8 - 8x6.3mm
Shape: Oval cabochon
Color: Gray with Rainbow Luster
Clarity: Transparent
Origin: Africa

