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The most distinctive feature of labradorite is its labradorescence, a play of colors that includes hues such as blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. This effect is caused by the interference of light within the layers of the stone, often likened to the shimmering of the Northern Lights.  In Inuit folklore, labradorite is believed to have fallen from the frozen fire of the Aurora Borealis, explaining its incredible play of color.

Labradorite is found in various locations around the world, including Canada, Finland, Madagascar, Norway, and Russia.

Labradorite is believed to enhance intuition, provide protection from negative energies, and promote a sense of balance and self-discovery.

Lapis lazuli is a vivid blue metamorphic rock and a gemstone that has been prized for its intense color and historical significance for thousands of years.  It's composed of lazurite (for the blue color), calcite, sodalite, and pyrite. It is the presence of pyrite that causes the gold-colored flecks or veins in the stone.  Lapis lazuli has a moderate hardness, typically ranging from 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale.  High-quality lapis lazuli has been historically sourced from mines in Afghanistan; however, other deposits are found in countries such as Russia, Chile, Italy, and the United States.

Lapis lazuli has been used for various purposes throughout history. It has been highly prized for ornamental and decorative purposes, including as a gemstone in jewelry and art. The ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli in the creation of jewelry, amulets, and cosmetics. The pigment ultramarine, derived from lapis lazuli, was highly valued by Renaissance painters.

Lapis lazuli is believed to promote self-awareness and mental clarity.

This is a cute Lapis Lazuli carved elephant pendant with gold plated accents.  The elephant trunk is upward-pointed which is said to bring energy, luck, prosperity and kindness. 

Lapis lazuli is a vivid blue metamorphic rock and a gemstone that has been prized for its intense color and historical significance for thousands of years.  It's composed of lazurite (for the blue color), calcite, sodalite, and pyrite. It is the presence of pyrite that causes the gold-colored flecks or veins in the stone.  Lapis lazuli has a moderate hardness, typically ranging from 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale.  High-quality lapis lazuli has been historically sourced from mines in Afghanistan; however, other deposits are found in countries such as Russia, Chile, Italy, and the United States.

Lapis lazuli has been used for various purposes throughout history. It has been highly prized for ornamental and decorative purposes, including as a gemstone in jewelry and art. The ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli in the creation of jewelry, amulets, and cosmetics. The pigment ultramarine, derived from lapis lazuli, was highly valued by Renaissance painters.

Lapis lazuli is believed to promote self-awareness and mental clarity.

Product Type: Lapis Lazuli Pendant
Weight : 35.8ct
Size: 31x26mm
Origin: Afghanistan

Product Type: Sky Blue Topaz  
Approx Weight (per piece): 3.0ct  
Size: 10x8mm  
Shape: Oval Cut  
Color: Fine Sky Blue  
Clarity:  Clean
Origin:  Africa

Product Type: Smoky Quartz
Approx Weight (per piece): 5.4ct
Size: 12x9.7mm
Shape: Octagon Cut
Color: Dark Smoky Color
Clarity:  Clean
Origin: Africa

Product Type: Tanzanite - 3 Piece Lot
Approx Weight (per lot): 1.7tcw
Size: 6.4-6.7 x 4.3-4.5mm
Shape: Oval Cut
Color:  Purple and pale green
Clarity: SI
Origin: Tanzania

Tanzanite is renowned for its intense blue and violet colors, but can also be golden, green, lilac and peacock (blue and green). The sole source of tanzanite is the Merelani Hills in northern Tanzania. Discovered in the 1960s, tanzanite is considered rarer than diamonds due to its single-source origin. The mines in Tanzania are exhaustible, adding to the gemstone's allure.

With a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, tanzanite is relatively soft compared to some other gemstones. As a result, it requires gentle care to prevent scratches or damage.

Tanzanite is believed to aide with spiritual awareness, insight, and communication. Some attribute it with calming energies and the ability to enhance psychic abilities.

The NWA 267 meteorite fragment offered here is in as found condition.  It weighs 16.6 grams, with dimensions of 28x27x22mm.  The meteorite will come with two specimen description cards including a signed "The Mark Bostick Collection" card.

This meteorite was once a pile of weathered unclassified meteorite fragments brought to the 2000 Denver show by a Moroccan fossil dealer. These fragments, 73.9 kg. worth, where purchased by Canadian meteorite dealer Dean Bessey, who was told the following on the meteorites: "A nomad found an area with a lot of unusual strange stones near the Morocco/Algeria border. He brought one to a fossil dealer and asked: "I hear that you will pay money for stones like this". After shaking his head in disbelief at a positive response, the nomad gathered up all his camels, wives and children and brought them into the desert to search over his personal strewn field." Or at least that is how the story goes.

Many thousands of stones, 73.9 kilograms, were recovered, most of these fragments under 20 grams. Then 356 grams and a thin section of the meteorite was donated to the Vernadaky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry, part of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, where it was classified by M. Ivanova. This meteorite, an ordinary stone chondrite, H4 class has a Shock Rating of 2 and a Weathering Grade of 2-3 and the classification information was published in Meteoritical Bulletin 85.

While the stone did not get a heavy weathering grade, very few specimens show any crust. This meteorite is believed to have come from the Hebe class asteroids. I've included an informational photo of a NWA 267 Meteorite thin section which are used in earth geology, and in meteorites to identify the minerals in them. The photo shows a large imperfect elongated chondrule. Chondrules are unique features to meteorites. The chondrule shown is composed of mostly pyroxene and the bright colored minerals scattered throughout the thin section is mostly olivine.

One of the fun facts is that the NWA 267 was also the first meteorite ever minted onto a real legal tender coin. The National Bank of Liberia made 999 of these $10.00 Silver coins in 2004. The meteorite used in the coin, was supplied by Mark Bostick himself and his name and signature came on the certificate with the coin. The provided images of the coin shows a nomad on a camel on the obverse. A meteorite is falling through the star filled sky in the background. Reverse of coin has a seal of the Liberia Government and notes its value. We include 2 specimen cards but unfortunately the thin section and coin used in the ad are NOT included!

This is a large Hornblende crystal from Tory Hill, Ontario.  The specimen has all crystal faces and terminations. It is a lustrous black color and in very good condition. There is also minor apatite on some of the surfaces. The specimen is in excellent condition.

Product Name: Hornblende Crystal
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet Sized
Dimensions:   106x79x76 mm / 4.2x3.1x3.0 inches
Weight:  873 Kg /  1 Lbs 15 Ounces
Origin: Tory Hill, Ontario, Canada

This is natural pink Elbaite Tourmaline from Mineral Gerais, Brazil.  It is a thumbnail specimen that measures 21.8x3mm and has a weight of 1.9ct.  The tourmaline has not been treated in any way. It is 100% natural.

It is believed that Tourmaline can be used to repel negativity.  It is said to enhance one's physical wellbeing by providing an increase in physical vitality, emotional stability, and intellectual acuity. 

Product Name: Tourmaline Crystal
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail Sized
Dimensions:  21.8x3.mm
Weight:  1.9ct
Origin: Mined in Morro Redondo Mine pegmatite, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Name:  Schorl Tourmaline
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 20x16 mm / 0.8x0.6 inches  
                        Specimen Box 33x33 mm / 1.3x1.3 inches  
Weight:  19.5 Grams / 0.7 Ounces (including box)  
Origin: Mined in Rice Mine, N. Groton, Grafton County, New Hampshire

This locality dates to the late nineteenth century and fine specimens from here are hard to obtain.