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This is a superb looking slice of a Sahara Desert NWA 091 classified meteorite weighing 11.53 grams. Its dimensions are 33x26x4mm. 

It is a nice dark gray color and is full of small holes (the small black specks in the pictures). It is very similar to Kimble County except a bit darker. The single piece was found in the desert in 2000 and has a total mass of only 370 grams and was classified as an L6 by UCLA. It is shock level 4 (very high) and weathering grade W2 (Low). It is highly vesiculated from a shock event.

This piece displays extremely well with its professionally finished cut face and is also a very nice size. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is natural rough tourmaline from Glastonbury, Connecticut.  The thumbnail specimen measures 6x3mm and has a weight of 10.4 grams. This green tourmaline crystal will come protected in a Perky Box.

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. 

Name:  Tourmaline
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 6x3 mm
                        Specimen Box 33x33 mm / 1.3x1.3 inches  
Weight:  10.4 Grams / 0.4 Ounces (including box)  
Origin: Mined in Brack Prospect, Glastonbury, Connecticut

A pseudomorph occurs when one mineral replaces another but retains the original mineral's crystal structure. In the case of turquoise after apatite pseudomorph, turquoise  replaces apatite, but it still retains apatite's crystal shape.

This process leads to a visually fascinating specimen where the exterior shape looks like apatite crystals, but the composition and color are distinctly turquoise, often with the bright blue or green shades typical of turquoise.

Name:  Pseudomorph Turquoise After Apatite
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 13x10 mm / 0.5x0.4 inches  
                        Specimen Box 33x33 mm / 1.3x1.3 inches  
Weight:  11.7 Grams / 0.4 Ounces (including box)  
Origin: Mined in Baviacora Mine, Sonora, Mexico

Córdoba is one of Europe's most famous pyromorphite-producing regions, known for yielding green, yellow-green, olive-green and brownish-green crystals from its historic lead mining districts. Spanish pyromorphite is highly regarded among mineral collectors for its rich color and attractive crystal forms.

Name:  Pyromorphite
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 24x11 mm / 0.9x0.4 inches  
                        Box 33x33 mm / 1.3x1.3 inches  
Weight:  18 Grams / 0.6 Ounces (including box)  
Origin: Mined in Córdoba, Spain

This is a stunning thumbnail sized specimen of Quartz and Hydroxylherderite.  There are many fully terminated quartz point, some of them surrounding the Hydroxylherderite.  Some crystallized pyrite is visible on the bottom of the cluster.

Quartz crystals are among the most abundant and well-known minerals on Earth. Quartz belongs to the hexagonal crystal system. It typically forms six-sided prismatic crystals with a pointed termination. Its crystals can be colorless or exhibit a wide range of colors. The color variations are often due to the presence of impurities or trace elements during the crystal's formation. Quartz is transparent to translucent. 

Hydroxylherderite is a relatively rare mineral that belongs to the phosphate mineral group. It is comes in a variety of colours: Colourless, gray, brown, pale yellow, greenish white, light blue, and purple.  Notable occurrences of Hydroxylherderite include Brazil, Afghanistan, and the United States.

This specimen would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

This is a beautiful sample of the famous iron meteorite Campo del Cielo (Heaven’s Field in Spanish) that was found in Chaco Province, Argentina, in 1576 by Spanish explorers.  This is a solid iron individual meteorite classified as IAB Silicated.  This incredible specimen has many large regmaglypts and scoops (or thumb prints).

This meteorite is classified as an Iron polycrystalline coarse octahedrite (IAB).  It weighs 10 kg (22 Lbs) and measures 20.4x15.3x12.7 cm (8.0x6.0x5.0 inches).

This piece displays extremely well and is a very desirable size.  It is a great example of this iron type meteorite.  Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.  Would make a beautiful addition to any collection.

This is an interesting and unusual Pyromorphite on Cerussite specimen from the Bunker Hill mine, famous for those crystal types. This Cerussite displays some nice small crystals with a section covered by Pyromorphite. A colorful and beautiful specimen. Would be a nice addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Pyromorphite Cerussite
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 35x24x17 mm / 1.4x0.9x0.7 inches  
Weight:  32.5 Grams / 1.1 Ounces (including box)  
Origin: Mined in Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg Idaho

Here we have for you a nice looking end cut of a Sahara Desert NWA unclassified meteorite weighing 109.4 grams. Its dimensions are 49x40x39mm. This never classified North West Africa stone was found in the Sahara desert around 2000.

It's a good quality cut NWA meteorite specimen showing interesting internal structure (L5?) and attractive mottled interior with chondrules and metallic flakes. Some weathering shows the meteorite's time spent aging in the desert. Displays nicely with a ground and rough polished without a mirror finish.

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

This is lot of small tumbled individual NWA unclassified meteorites from the Sahara Desert.  Because they have been tumbled, you can clearly see the metal within the specimens. The total weight of the lot is 40.2 grams.  The meteorites range in size from 22 to 32 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.