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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:

• Charoite - Murun, Siberia, Russia
• Olivenite - Majuba Hill, Nevada, USA
• Cowlesite - Burnt Cabin Creek, Spray, Oregan, USA
• Berthierite - Herja, Romania

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.

Mimetite crystals from the Mount Bonnie Mine in the Northern Territory of Australia are known for their lustrous, often iridescent, tan to yellow, and sometimes colorless or white, tabular, hexagonal crystals.  It is frequently found on a gossan matrix. These specimens are considered rare and highly sought after by collectors, especially those with unusual luster or iridescent qualities. The Mount Bonnie Mine is a well-known locality for producing fine mimetite specimens, often associated with other minerals like Duftite and Coronadite

This extremely rare specimen will come protected in its specimen display box with a Canagem Specimen Mineral Card.

Name:  Mimetite Crystal
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  18X12 mm  / 0.7x0.5 inches
Weight: 3.69 Grams / .13 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Mount Bonnie Mine, Grove Hill, Victoria-Daly Region, Northern Territory, Australia

Product Type: Smoky Quartz
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.74ct
Size: 6mm
Shape: Round Diamond Cut 
Color: Smoky Color
Clarity: Clean
Origin: Africa

Product Type: Natural Quartz Cats Eye
Approx Weight (per piece):  1.5ct
Size:  9x6.7mm
Shape: Oval 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.

Product Type: Citrine
Approx Weight (per piece): 3.1ct 
Size: 12x7mm 
Shape:  Baguette
Color: Lemon Yellow
Clarity:  Clean
Origin:  Africa

Product Type: Aventurine
Approx Weight (per piece): 3.6ct 
Size: 9.7mm 
Shape: Round Cabochon
Color:  Gray
Clarity:   Translucent
Origin:   Africa

Product Type: Zircon
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.05ct 
Size: 6.4x4.7mm 
Shape: Pear Shape Cut
Color: Golden 
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: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.09ct
Size: 10.6x4mm
Shape: Marquise Cut
Color: Canary Yellow 
Clarity: Included
Origin:  Africa

Product Type: Olive Quartz
Approx Weight (per piece): 8.7ct 
Size: 16x12mm
Shape: Oval cut
Color: Gold
Clarity:   Clean
Origin:   Africa