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Name: Sphalerite on Quartz Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 67x40x39mm / 2.6x1.6x1.5 inches
Weight: 112.7 Grams / 4 oz
Origin: Mined in Mina la Bufa, Zacatecas, Mexico

Sphalerite is a mineral that typically occurs in hydrothermal ore veins associated with other minerals such as galena, pyrite, chalcopyrite, and tetrahedrite.  The color of sphalerite can range from yellow, brown, black, green, and red to colorless, depending on impurities present in the crystal.

Here we have for you a nice looking tumbled individual of a Sahara Desert NWA unclassified meteorite weighing 23.6 grams. Its dimensions are 39x28x10mm. This never classified North West Africa stone was found in the Sahara desert around 2000.

This smooth tumbled NWA Meteorite would make a great Worry Stone, there is a perfect indent in it for a thumb.  

It's a good quality individual NWA meteorite specimen. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

You will receive the exact matching ammonite halves pictured here.  They measure 35x28mm.

This is a perfectly fossilized and highly polished natural Ammonite from Morocco, which is perfect for gift giving to a new fossil collector. Ammonites are perhaps the most widely known fossil, possessing the typically ribbed spiral-form shell. These creatures lived in the seas between 240 - 65 million years ago, when they became extinct along with the dinosaurs. They belong to a group of predators known as cephalopods, which includes their living relatives the octopus, squid, cuttlefish and nautilus. It is probably going to be one of the rarest collection item you'll ever own. These are perfect if you make jewelry and similar crafts or as a fossil collection item.  

Product Type: Moissanite 
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.44ct  
Size: 5mm  
Shape: Round Diamond Cut  
Color: White D-E  
Clarity:   VVS  
Origin:   China  
Treatment: None  

Moissanite has become a popular alternative to diamonds for jewelry.  Moissanites have a similar appearance to diamonds and often look nearly identical to the untrained eye. They share the brilliance, sparkle, and fire that diamonds are known for, making them an attractive choice. With moissanite, it is possible to have a beautiful gemstone for a fraction of the price of a diamond.  Moissanites are primarily produced in laboratories, offering a controlled and consistent quality. This aspect appeals to those who prefer gemstones with known origins and minimal environmental impact.

Originally discovered in a meteorite crater, Moissanite is well known worldwide as the world’s most brilliant gemstone, better than diamonds. Moissanite is incredibly rare in its natural form; however, lab created moissanite is identical to the original with hardness second only to diamond.  Moissanites have a hardness of 9.25 on the Mohs scale, while  diamonds are a 10.  This makes moissanite suitable for everyday wear and less prone to scratching or damage.

This sparkling round cut moissanite is a great choice for any jewelry project.

Product Type: Star Diopside

Approx Weight (per piece): 3.6ct

Size:  9mm

Shape: Round Cabochon

Color: Black

Clarity:  Opaque 4 Rays Star

Origin: India

Treatment:  None

Product Type: Sapphire

Approx Weight (per piece): 0.22 CT.

Size: 3.5 mm

Shape: Round Cut

Color: Canary Yellow

Clarity: Very Small Inclusion

Origin: Africa

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:  Miniature-Sized Specimen
Dimensions:  52x22x23  mm / 2.0x0.9x0.9 inches
Weight: 30 grams / 1 ounce
Origin: Found in White Desert, Farafra Oasis, Egypt

Name: Star Mica - Muscovite with Quartz
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  50x36x24 mm / 2.0x1.4x0.9 inches
Weight:  28.2 Grams / 1.0 ounces
Origin: Mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil

This is a specimen of Star Mica or Muscovite and Quartz cluster.  These clusters show crystals that grow in sheets or book formations.  It is silvery gold with good transparency when held up to the light.  The name Muscovite comes from the term Muscovy Glass which was a name for the thick sheets of Mica used as a substitute for glass Russia. The name Mica is derived from the Greek word that means to split.

On this nice specimen, the matrix faces are covered with beautiful golden yellow point stars of muscovite mica, a typical shape for this rare mica formation. The stars are the result of twinning; the points show a bit of wear but this does not detract from the beauty of such a piece.

Product Type: Star Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 3.8ct
Size: 10x8mm
Shape: Pear Shape Cabochon
Color: Royal Blue
Clarity:  Opaque Sharp 6 Rays Star
Origin:  Thailand
Treatment:  Diffusion*

*This gemstone was heated and surface diffused to improve its appearance.  This is a routine and safe treatment that is accepted worldwide.

Product Type: Sky Blue Topaz

Approx Weight (per piece): 1.2ct

Size: 6.7mm

Shape: Heart Shape Cut

Color: Bright Sky Blue

Clarity: Clean

Origin: Africa

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:  Miniature-Sized Specimen
Dimensions:  36x28x24  mm / 1.3x1.2x1.0 inches
Weight:  17.9 grams / 0.6 ounces
Origin: Found in White Desert, Farafra Oasis, Egypt