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This is a great looking complete slice of the Thuathe H4-5 classified meteorite.  It weighs 2.658 grams and measures 24x16x2 mm. 

A meteorite travelling east to west exploded over Lesotho producing an elliptical strewn field extending 7.4 by 1.9 km (bearing: ~276°) on the westernmost lobe of the Thuathe (or Berea) Plateau, ~12 km east of the capital city of Maseru.

The explosion was accompanied by an extraordinarily loud, 15 s long noise which was heard over a large (100 km radius) area of Lesotho; the fall was eye-witnessed by several people who reported sightings of dust trails of “sparkling objects” over Lesotho and the southern part of the Free State Province of South Africa. Many villagers of Ha Ralimo, Boqate Ha Majara, and Boqate Ha Sofonia reported falls of stones close to themselves and onto their homes. The estimated total mass of recovered material is ~30 kg, including 418 stones in the 2 g to 2.4 kg mass range for a total of 24.673 kg which were collected and catalogued by A. Ashworth and David P. Ambrose

Most freshly cut slices from several stones show a homogeneous beige to light-grey lithology speckled with abundant and heterogeneously distributed (20% to, in exceptional cases, >50 vol%) metal particles; some are cross­cut by dark shock veinlets and show brecciated structure with light grey matrix surrounding lighter colored, well-rounded inclusions; chondrules distinctly recognizable.

Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes in a protective case, and includes a Mark Bostick Collection and a Canagem® Collection specimen card.

Product Type: Zircon
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.5ct 
Size: 7x5mm 
Shape: Antique 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): 0.73ct
Size: 6.5x4.5mm 
Shape: Octagon Cut 
Color: Golden Yellow
Clarity:  Eye Clean
Origin:   Africa

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.6ct 
Size: 5.7x4.7mm 
Shape: Pear Shape Cut 
Color:  Pink 
Clarity:  SI (Slightly Included)
Origin:  Africa

Product Type: Citrine (Madeira)
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.87ct 
Size: 7x5mm
Shape: Octagon Cut
Color: Golden Yellow 
Clarity:  Clean
Origin:  Brazil

Product Type: Sapphire 
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.0ct 
Size: 6x5.5xmm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Pink 
Clarity:  Included
Origin:   Africa

Product Type: Ruby
Approx Weight (per piece): 7.8ct
Size: 12x10mm
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Red
Clarity: SI (Slightly Included)
Origin: Madagascar

Product Type: Ruby - 10 Piece Lot
Approx Weight (per lot): 4.81tcw
Size: 5x3 - 6x4mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Various shades of Red 
Clarity:  Included
Origin:  Madagascar

Product Type: Rhodolite Garnet - 7 Piece Lot
Approx Weight (per lot): 2.64tcw
Size: 6.8-7 x 3.1-3.5mm 
Shape: Marquise Cut
Color: Reddish Purple
Clarity:  Clean to the eye
Origin: Tanzania
Treatment: None

Product Type: Imperial Topaz
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.08ct
Size: 7x5mm
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Fine Imperial Orange
Clarity: Clean
Origin: Brazil