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This is lot of small individual NWA unclassified meteorites from the Sahara Desert.  The total weight of the lot is 18.8 grams.  The meteorites range in size from 20 to 24 mm.  This never classified North West Africa stone was found in the Sahara desert around 2000.

These small individual specimens are great as teaching tools in the home or in the classroom, or as gifts.   They can also be used for science projects and other types craft displays. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

Product Type: Labradorite
Approx Weight (per piece): 3.5ct
Size: 9.8mm
Shape: Round Cut - Faceted on both sides
Color: Gray with Rainbow Luster
Clarity: Transparent
Origin:  Africa

Labradorite is an unusual mineral. It can display a beautiful iridescent play of colors, caused by internal fractures in the mineral that reflect light back and forth, dispersing it into different colors. This effect, known as labradorescence, gives Labradorite its appeal and fame.

This is a superb looking Shişr or Shi 010 meteorite weighing 8.56 grams. Its dimensions are  31x20x7 mm. This L5 classified meteorite was part of the 16 stones found in the Shişr Desert of Oman by Russian meteorite hunters in 2001 with a total mass of 17.6 Kg. The shock stage of 3 and weathering grade of 3 is recorded for these pieces.  This meteorite is likely paired with Shişr 008, an L5 that weighed 244 grams.

This piece shows a nice polished face on both sides of the slice and is a desirable size perfect to show in class or at a science show.  This specimen would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.  Will come with a Canagem specimen card.

Here is a pair of smoky quartz crystals from Cervandone, Val D’Ossola, Remonte, Italy. Their combined weight is 79 grams.  The largest measures 58x24mm, the smaller one is 47x29mm. They are both a very transparent light smokey color and are in very good condition.

Name: Smoky Quartz Crystal Point (Pair)
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 58x24 mm & 47x29 mm /  2.3x0.9 inches & 1.8x1.1 inches
Weight: 79 grams / 2.8 ounces
Origin: Cervandone, Val D’Ossola, Remonte, Italy

Pseudomorphs are mineral specimens that have the external shape of one mineral but are composed of another.  The pseudomorph goethite after marcasite forms when marcasite is exposed to oxidizing conditions and starts to oxidize and break down. As the marcasite breaks down, goethite replaces it in the crystal structure, preserving the shape of the original marcasite crystal. The resulting specimen appears as a marcasite crystal, but is actually composed of goethite.

The Farafra Oasis, in the White Desert, has been known for a number of years to deliver incredible pseudomorph specimens. The pseudomorphs occur within the Cretaceous Khoman Chalk, from which the White Desert derives its name.

These specimens are remarkable for their relatively sharp marcasite crystal forms in aesthetic crystal clusters. They are in excellent condition.  This collector's specimen is unique, of great quality and ready for display.

Name: Goethite After Marcasite Pseudomorph
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  62x36x32  mm / 2.4x1.4x1.2 inches
Weight: 72 grams / 2.5 ounces
Origin: Found in White Desert, Farafra Oasis, Egypt

This is a natural cluster formation of large calcite crystals with hematite inclusions. This piece has some white color to translucent crystals with areas of orange/red coloring from hematite inclusions, with sharp tabular crystal formations. There are some nicks and imperfections on a few crystals but would still shine in the proper setup.  Those don't take away from how interesting this piece is.  Would be a nice addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Calcite with Hematite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 45x47x49 mm / 1.8x1.8x1.9 inches
Weight:  66.8 Grams / 2.3 oz
Origin: Mined in Lane Quarry Westfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA

This is a great specimen of fluorescent zircon crystals from Kipawa, Quebec, Canada. The specimen is made up of about four sharp well formed inter grown zircon crystals. They fluoresce a pollen yellow under UV light and are in excellent condition. 

Name: Zircon Crystal
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions: 20x16x20 mm  / 0.8x0.6x0.8 inches
Weight: 12.49 grams / 0.4 oz
Origin: Kipawa Alkaline Complex, Les Lacs-du-Témiscamingue, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Québec, Canada

This is a fabulous Ghubara meteorite end cut from the Michael Cottingham Collection, weighing 36.12 grams and measuring 56x30x14 mm.  It was found in Oman, Southern Arabia in 1954 and is classified as an L5 Stony Black Chondrite.

This piece displays extremely well with a high gloss finish and would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Michael Cottingham Collection and a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a superb looking part end cut of a Dhofar 321 classified meteorite weighing 25.6 grams. Its dimensions are 32x30x18 mm. This H4 classified meteorite was found in Zufar, Oman in 2001. The total weight of the single piece recovered is recorded as a low 594 grams and the meteorite has a shock stage of 2 and weathering grade of 3.

Classified H4 chondrite meteorite are characterized by abundant chondrules, and have been metamorphosed under conditions sufficient to homogenize olivine compositions and recrystallize fine-grained matrix.

This piece displays extremely well because of its beautifully and professionally polished to show the multiple chondrules. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a superb looking Spade meteorite part slice weighing 0.8 gram. This H6 chondrite classified meteorite was found in 2000 and has a total weight of 8.86 Kg.

This single mass of 8.86 kg was found in a grass field by Mr. J. Talbert while farming. The classification and mineralogy performed by R. Jones, UNM and A. Rubin, UCLA, determined it to be an annealed impact melt rock. It has a shock stage of S2 and a moderate weathering grade of W2.

Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.  Will come with a Canagem Collection specimen card.