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

This is a superb part slice of the Northwest Africa 3152 meteorite, weighing 2.7 grams and measuring 25x19x3 mm.  This is a very rare type 7 Eucrite meteorites classified as a HED achondrite Eucrite.

This beautiful 2,7 gram crusted part slice of NWA 3152 is a very rare highly metamorphosed (type 7) basaltic Eucrite achondrite found in Northwest Africa 2005. The internal appearance of this meteorite was somewhat of a surprise when we first cut it because of the very striking and unusual breccia. There are only a few examples of type 7 Eucrites in existence making this meteorite found as single stone an admirable find. A Total known Weight (TKW) of 1,496 grams is officially recorded for this scarce meteorite.

This is a very interesting class of achondrite.  This meteorite takes a great polish and displays very handsomely.  Both sides are polished so there are no signs of saw marks ruining the appearance of an otherwise highly collectable specimen.  The last step in preparing each piece was to dry it using pure ethyl alcohol and a heat lamp, creating a very stable piece that resists oxidation and that will stand the test-of-time.

This hard to acquire piece displays very well with its diamond lap finish, it is a high quality specimen that would make an amazing addition to any new or existing collection. Comes in a large gem box with a Canagem and a Hupé Collection specimen card.

This is a superb part slice of the rare Northwest Africa 2126 meteorite, weighing 3.2 grams and measuring 20x18x4 mm.  This is a meteorite classified as an HED achondrite Eucrite.

The NWA 2126 is a rare Polymict Eucrite Achondrite found in 2004.  When this meteorite was cut it looked very much like a Howardite.  NAU, a NomCom approved facility, classified it as a Polymict Eucrite.  This is a very interesting and rare class of achondrite. This meteorite takes a great polish and displays very handsomely.  A total known weight of 2,227 grams is officially recorded for this very fascinating find.  Both sides are polished so there are no signs of saw marks ruining the appearance of an otherwise highly collectable specimen.  The last step in preparing each piece was to dry it using pure ethyl alcohol and a heat lamp, creating a very stable piece that resists oxidation.

This hard to acquire piece displays very well with its diamond lap finish, it is a high quality specimen that would make an amazing addition to any new or existing collection. Comes in a large gem box with a Canagem and a Hupé specimen card.

This is an outstanding Monturaqui Impactite specimen weighing 6.87 grams.  It measures 30x23x11 mm.  Although not a meteorite, impactites are directly linked to them and their impacts.

Some of the recovered pieces of this impactite show tiny bits of the original iron meteorite. There is very little of the original meteorite left at this impact site, but sometimes when these Impactites are sliced you can find small fragments of metal in them. This specimen was collected by Michael Cottingham during an excursion to the Impactite Site.  

The Monturaqui Crater is located in a very remote part of North Chile's Atacama Desert. This crater measures about 370 meters in diameter. Less than 4 kilos of Iron Shale fragments and about 50kg of Impactites have been found so far. This crater was made over 100,000 years ago. The only evidence remaining of the original meteorite is seen in the shale and impactite.

Impactite is a slag-like glassy object found on the surface of the earth, formed from rock melted by the impact of a meteorite. The term encompasses shock-metamorphosed target rocks, melts or suevites and mixtures of the two, as well as sedimentary rocks with significant impact-derived components and shocked mineral grains, tektites, anomalous geochemical signatures, etc.

This piece displays extremely well.  It is amazingly light considering its mass.  It has a unique hollow sound when you tap it.  This Chilean find is very well shaped and preserved.  These impactites are becoming more difficult to acquire so this is a good time to get a fine specimen.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. 

This specimen originates from the Michael Cottingham Meteorite Collection and is guaranteed to be authentic. The specimen will come with a Michael Cottingham and a Canagem specimen card.