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Product Type: Amethyst
Product ID: AMPP6651
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.35ct
Size: 6x4mm
Shape: Pear Shape Cut
Color: Bright Purple
Clarity: Clean
Origin: Africa

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 an incredible slice of the Big Rock Donga meteorite (MB 71) found in Nullarbor, South Australia in 1970.   Just a single stone of this H6 meteorite was found - by an old trapper who used the stone to plug up a rabbit burrow to keep the rabbits from escaping!  It remained on a sheep farm for many years before finally being recognised as meteoric in 1989.

The matrix is grey/green and mottled, with dark coloured chondrules, lots and lots of fine grained metal flake and dark fusion crust on some specimens. This is a very appealing, difficult to obtain meteorite which is not markedly weathered. . This rare and highly collectable H6 Chondrite is 1 of only 197 approved meteorites from South Australia. The total Mass is registered at 19 Kilograms and this is a nice piece at 3.98 grams with dimensions of 32x23x2 mm.

This piece displays very well with its polished face and would be an amazing addition to any new or existing collection with a high quality piece which is impossible to acquire. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card and one from origin.

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: 102x74x62 mm / 4x3x2.4 inches
Weight: 354.8 Grams / 12.5 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Shaba Copper Belt, Zaire

Product Type: White Zircon
Product ID: ZCWH2670
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.55ct
Size: 7x3.5mm
Shape: Marquise Cut
Color: White
Clarity: Clean
Origin: Africa

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.

This a superb "shocked" individual fragment Sahara Desert NWA 4528 meteorite weighing 727 grams. Its dimensions are 130x83x57 mm. This North West Africa H5 Classified meteorite was found in the desert in September 2006, along with the other 59 pieces for a total mass of 240 Kg .

The shock stage is at level 2 and the weathering grade of 2/3 means it is in very good condition.  Although a common classification of material it shows very well.

This piece displays extremely well, it has size and presence showing a nice crust and patina from years of rest in the desert.  It would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.  Comes with two specimen cards from the Canagem Collection and The Hupé Collection.