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This is a superb individual Tsarev meteorite weighing 142.2 grams. Its dimensions are 71x44x29 mm. Twenty-eight specimens of this L5 classified meteorite were found in fields.  The largest mass weighs 284 kg, the smallest 761 gr with a total weight of 1.23 Tons. The greatest distance between the find sites was 6.0 km.

In 1968, amidst a global surge in conflicts, a remarkable discovery was made in a small village in Volgograd Oblast. This region, known as the primary site of the Battle of Stalingrad—one of the largest and bloodiest battles in history—yielded an extraordinary find in the quiet fields near the rural village of Tsarev.

The Tsarev meteorite, named after the Russian word for czar, is a stone meteorite responsible for one of the largest meteorite showers in Russian history. This meteorite shower occurred on December 6, 1922, but the stones were not discovered until 1968 and only recognized in 1979. The Tsarev meteorite's mineral composition matches that of ordinary chondrites, including olivine, orthopyroxene, clinopyroxene, maskelynite, calcium phosphates, nickel-iron, troilite, chromite, ilmenite, and rutile.

Academic analysis of the Tsarev meteorite reveals significant features: large grains of nickel-iron, light grey areas with well-preserved chondritic texture, and dark areas containing a matrix with olivine grains and remnants of chondrules. 

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

This is a nice Stilbite specimen from Oregon, USA. There are two vugs contain pearly white stilbite crystals that are in excellent condition.  The largest vug measures 32x32 mm, with the largest crystal measuring 12 mm.

Stilbite is a zeolite mineral appreciated for its delicate crystal formations and pastel hues, ranging from colorless to white, yellow, pink, and peach.  It forms distinctive tabular crystals with a bowtie or butterfly shape and exhibits a vitreous to pearly luster. Commonly found in cavities in volcanic rocks, stilbite is often associated with other zeolite minerals. It is valued for its aesthetic appeal and is believed by some to have calming energy, supporting spiritual growth and emotional healing.

Name: Stilbite Crystals in Matrix
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  81x78x55 mm / 3.2x3.1x2.2  inches
Weight:  280 gr / 9.9 oz
Details: Mined in Oregon, USA

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.55ct
Size: 5.5x4mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Golden
Clarity:  Clean
Origin:  Africa

Product Type: Smoky Quartz
Approx Weight (per Lot): 3.0 tcw 
Size: 6mm and 8x7.8mm 
Shape: Heart Shape Cut 
Color: Fine Smoky Color
Clarity:   VSI (Very Slightly Included)
Origin:   Brazil

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.47ct
Size: 7.5x6mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Canary Yellow 
Clarity: Clean
Origin:  Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.58ct
Size: 5.5x4.3mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Bright Yellow 
Clarity: Clean
Origin:  Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

Note: Pavilion is off center

This amazing specimen of Vesuvianite was collected in the 1960's by A. Stevenson in Harcourt, Ontario, Canada. The specimen is a beautiful rich gemmy green vesuvianite crystal, and is fully terminated. This rare and premium specimen is in excellent condition. A fantastic addition to any collection!

Vesuvianite was first discovered on Mount Vesuvius in Italy in the 18th century, hence its name. It typically occurs as a green, brown, yellow, or blue-green crystal, and is often found in metamorphic and igneous rocks. The alternate name, Idocrase, is from the Greek eidos “form”, and krasis “mixture”, because Vesuvianite often appears to combine the crystal forms of other minerals. It has also been used as a gemstone.

Ex. A. Stevenson Collection and John Betts Fine Minerals NYC

Name: Vesuvianite Crystal 
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 19x8x7 mm / 0.7x0.3x0.3
Weight: 13 grams / 0.5 Ounces (including box)
Origin: Mined in Harcourt area, Harcourt Township, Dysart et al, Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada

Product Type: Smoky Quartz
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.4ct 
Size: 6x4mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Fine Smoky Color
Clarity:   VSI (Very Slightly Included)
Origin:   Brazil

Magnetite is an important iron ore, along with hematite. It is usually easily distinguished by being strongly magnetic, with black octahedral crystals.  The specimen is in very good condition.

Product Name: Magnetite  
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions:   70x65x66 mm / 2.7x2.5x2.6 inches  
Weight:  356 grams / 12.6 Ounces  
Origin:  Tuna-Hästberg, Borlänge,Dalarna, Sweden

Product Type: Ruby
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.06ct
Size: ~ 2.4x1.7mm (up to .2 variation)
Shape: Tapered Baguette Cut
Color: Hot Pink
Clarity: Clean
Origin:  Myanmar (Burma)