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Product Type: Amethyst
Approx Weight (per piece): 2.8ct 
Size: 9mm
Shape: Round Cut
Color: Purple
Clarity: SI (Slightly Included) 
Origin: Brazil

Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz, which is a mineral composed of silicon and oxygen. It is one of the most popular gemstones due to its beautiful color.  Amethyst ranges in color from light purple to deep violet. The color is caused by impurities of iron within the quartz crystal.  Amethyst can be found in various locations around the world, including Brazil, Uruguay, Russia, Zambia, and the United States.

Amethyst is believed to enhance spiritual awareness, ward off negative energies, promote balance and relaxation, and improve intuitive and psychic abilities. Amethyst is also thought to enhance mental clarity and focus.

This is a superb looking slice of the Shişr or Shi 010 meteorite, weighing 3.8 grams. Its dimensions are  30x17x4 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 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.

Fulgurite, also known as “fossilized lightning”, are natural glass tubes or formations that are created by the heat of lightning strikes.  When a lightning bolt hits the ground it generates temperatures of up to 30,000 Kelvin (over 53,000°F), hotter than the surface of the sun. This intense heat melts the silica rich sand and fuses it almost instantly, forming hollow branching structures that solidify as they cool.  In the Sahara Desert where thunderstorms occasionally roll in across the desert, these cooled formations can be found beneath the sand. 

The fulgurites from the Sahara Desert are special because of their environment. The desert’s quartz rich sand is the perfect material for these glassy formations. Over time the wind blown sand often buries and preserves these delicate formations protecting them from erosion. Fulgurites are scientifically important because they trap the energy of the lightning and often preserve the composition of the atmosphere at the time of their creation. They are valuable to researchers studying geophysical processes and past climate conditions. And with their irregular shapes and glassy texture they are a sought after collectible for mineral enthusiasts and natural history museums. Of note, since Fulgurite is created by an impact of lightning hitting the ground, it cannot be called impactite as it is not created by a meteoritic event. 

Fulgurite is often considered a symbol of transformation, energy, and connection to the divine, primarily due to its association with lightning.  Some believe fulgurite carries the power of lightning itself—acting as a conduit between the physical and spiritual realms. It's said to help with spiritual awakening or to encourage personal growth by clearing blockages, especially when it comes to energy flow or communication with higher states of consciousness. Because of its fiery origins, it can be seen as a tool to help ignite creativity or insight, as lightning strikes are associated with sudden inspiration or illumination.

This is a rare and fantastic 15 gram Libyan Desert Glass from Kuffra, Libya, with dimensions of 32x23x21 mm.  Although its exact origin is still debated, the leading theory suggests it was formed by a high-energy event, such as a meteoric impact or airburst, that melted the desert sand directly where it lay, without being ejected into the atmosphere and re-entering. This results in different physical characteristics compared to tektites.

Libyan Desert Glass is found specifically in the Great Sand Sea of the Eastern Sahara, within a more localized area spanning parts of western Egypt and eastern Libya.  Characterized by its yellow to greenish-yellow color, it lacks the aerodynamic shapes of tektites and often appears as irregularly shaped pieces. It is almost pure silica (around 98%) with very few impurities. Throughout history, it has been regarded as a mystical and powerful material, sometimes used in talismans and amulets.

This piece displays extremely well and is a quality translucent specimen. It has an aesthetic shape with a beautiful wind eroded body from the years spent in the Desert. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a fantastic crusted 4.48 grams NWA (Northwest Africa) 869 L3-6 classified meteorite Individual found by Nomads in the Sahara Desert. The dimensions of the specimen are 13x13x11 mm.

NWA 869 classified meteorites can still be interesting and this one is for sure perfectly shaped to catch your attention. It displays a superb crust on most of its surface.  Most samples are individual meteorites but some fragments (mostly >1 kg) also occur. In most cases the fusion crust has been polished or ablated by wind erosion. Many samples are more severely affected and show faces with deep wind erosion features. Fracture faces, formed by ground collision, show a typical gray-green color and sometimes visible brecciation (light and/or dark clasts).

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

This is a 30.28tcw lot of beautiful rough emeralds.  There are approximately 78 pieces that range in size from approximately 3x2-5.5-3.5 mm.  This is the exact lot that you will receive.  

Ancient Romans associated the emerald with Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.   They firmly believed that this stone's purity was so strong that no evil presence could exist around it.

Emerald is connected to the heart chakra.  It is said to bring about great love and promote happiness and faithfulness in a relationship.

Fulgurite, also known as “fossilized lightning”, are natural glass tubes or formations that are created by the heat of lightning strikes.  When a lightning bolt hits the ground it generates temperatures of up to 30,000 Kelvin (over 53,000°F), hotter than the surface of the sun. This intense heat melts the silica rich sand and fuses it almost instantly, forming hollow branching structures that solidify as they cool.  In the Sahara Desert where thunderstorms occasionally roll in across the desert, these cooled formations can be found beneath the sand. 

The fulgurites from the Sahara Desert are special because of their environment. The desert’s quartz rich sand is the perfect material for these glassy formations. Over time the wind blown sand often buries and preserves these delicate formations protecting them from erosion. Fulgurites are scientifically important because they trap the energy of the lightning and often preserve the composition of the atmosphere at the time of their creation. They are valuable to researchers studying geophysical processes and past climate conditions. And with their irregular shapes and glassy texture they are a sought after collectible for mineral enthusiasts and natural history museums. Of note, since Fulgurite is created by an impact of lightning hitting the ground, it cannot be called impactite as it is not created by a meteoritic event. 

Fulgurite is often considered a symbol of transformation, energy, and connection to the divine, primarily due to its association with lightning.  Some believe fulgurite carries the power of lightning itself—acting as a conduit between the physical and spiritual realms. It's said to help with spiritual awakening or to encourage personal growth by clearing blockages, especially when it comes to energy flow or communication with higher states of consciousness. Because of its fiery origins, it can be seen as a tool to help ignite creativity or insight, as lightning strikes are associated with sudden inspiration or illumination.

This is a fantastic part slice of the Brahin Pallasite stony iron classified meteorite, it weighs 4.26 grams and measures 30x23x3 mm.  This rare meteorite was found in Minsk, Gomel Region, Belarus in 1810 and has a total known weight of ~ 823 kg.

This piece displays beautifully and is a desirable size showing great features. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a great looking Northwest Africa 2838 L4 classified meteorite part slice.  It weighs 2.8 grams and measures 21x12x4 mm. This meteorite was found in the Sahara Desert in 2004 and has a total recovered weight recorded as a very low 253 grams.  It has a Shock stage of 2 and a Weathering grade of 2.  A very good cut, ground and polished slice. A great piece with metal flakes in a mottled grey matrix.

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

This is a rare professionally finished Northwest Africa 3117 HED achondrite Howardite classified meteorite end cut weighing 2.84 grams. Its dimensions are  25x17x6 mm. 

This achondrite howardite classified meteorite was found in the Sahara Desert in 2003 and is 1 of 463 approved meteorites classified as such. The total weight of the recovered pieces is recorded as a low 234 grams.

Hupé stated "This Howardite displays a shock-darkened matrix with beautiful orthopyroxene clasts. Although the laboratory cannot conclusively pair this with other Howardites found in Northwest Africa, it is my belief that there are other pairings. Howardites are usually friable but not this one, which takes an excellent polish making it very showy when processed properly."

This expertly prepared specimen comes with an identification card from The Hupé Collection and a Canagem specimen card. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Product Type: Natural Quartz Cats Eye
Approx Weight (per piece):  1.5ct
Size:  9x6.7mm
Shape: Oval Cabochon 
Color: Orange
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Brazil 
Treatment:  Untreated

Quartz Cats Eye is a type of gemstone that exhibits an optical phenomenon called chatoyancy, which  creates a luminous band resembling a cat's eye. It is caused by fibrous inclusions within the quartz that reflect light in a concentrated manner. The gemstone comes in various colors, with golden yellow to brown being the most common.

Product Type: Aventurine
Approx Weight (per piece): 3.6ct 
Size: 9.7mm 
Shape: Round Cabochon
Color:  Gray
Clarity:   Translucent
Origin:   Africa

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.09ct
Size: 10.6x4mm
Shape: Marquise Cut
Color: Canary Yellow 
Clarity: Included
Origin:  Africa

Product Type: Ruby - 9 Piece Lot
Approx Weight (per lot): 8.45tcw
Size: 6.0-6.7x4.8-5.0mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Red to Pink
Clarity:  SI (Slightly Included)
Origin:  Madagascar

Indochinite is a variety of the mineral tektite, which is a natural glass formed by the intense heat and pressure of a meteorite impact.  These tektites are usually found as small, aerodynamically shaped objects, often teardrop or irregular in shape, resulting from the molten material solidifying as it cooled rapidly after being ejected from the impact site.

Indochinites are believed to have formed around 780,000 to 800,000 years ago, following a significant meteorite impact event that likely created the Southeast Asian tektite strewn field.  The strewn field is quite large, and the tektites can be found scattered over a vast area which includes Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.   

This piece displays very well, showing multiple characteristics of its origin.  The specimen has a weight of 4.2 grams and dimensions of 23x14x10.  Comes with a MeteorPassion and a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a nice end cut of the Northwest Africa 978 meteorite. This is another of the great and rare meteorites from the Sahara. It is classified as a Stone, Chondrite Rumurutiite, (R3.8). This meteorite was found in 2001 in many fragments and small individuals, very fresh but sandblasted, for a low TKW of 722 grams. The Shock stage is registered at 3 and the Weathering grade at 2.

It is one of the rarest meteorite types with only 9 Rumuruti 3.8 type meteorites known,  most being found in Antarctica. This unique group of chondrites has basically no FeNi-metal in comparison to other chondrite groups. The R chondrites also have the highest 17O value of any other solar system material. This piece weighs 1.75 grams an measures 29x11x3mm. 

This hard to acquire piece displays very well with its diamond lap finish.  This high quality specimen would make an amazing addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a BA-Meteorites and a Canagem Collection specimen card.