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Product Type: Sodalite
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.20ct
Size: 8x6mm
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Color: Mottled Navy Blue
Clarity: Opaque
Origin: Canada

Howlite was discovered near Windsor, Nova Scotia in 1868 and named after Henry How, a Canadian chemist, geologist, and mineralogist.  It often forms in nodules which resemble cauliflower heads. The nodules are opaque, white with gray or black veins, often showing web-like pattern. 

Howlite is said to be an extremely calming stone, it can be an excellent antidote to insomnia.  It is also said that Howlite teaches patience and helps to eliminate anger and strengthens positive character traits.  

Name:  Howlite on Matrix
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 30x26 mm / 1.2x1.0 inches
                        Specimen Box 33x33 mm / 1.3x1.3 inches  
Weight:  17.5 Grams / 0.6 Ounces (including box)  
Origin: Mined in Fishells Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

This is a very fine and lustrous Stilbite from Parsboro, Cape d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was collected in 2002 and is a group of well terminated crystals with nice sharp edges.  

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.

Tory Hill is a small village in Ontario, Canada that is known for its apatite crystals. Apatite is a mineral that is commonly found in igneous rocks and has a variety of colors including green, blue, yellow, and brown. The apatite crystals from Tory Hill are known for their green color and transparency. 

 Apatite is believed to possess healing properties and is associated with creativity, self-expression, and personal growth. It is thought to enhance communication skills, stimulate intellect, and promote clarity of thought.

This is a nice size specimen that will fit nicely into your collection.

Name: Apatite Crystals
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  66x28x22 mm / 2.6x1.1x0.9 inches
Weight:  81.9 Grams / 2.9 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Tory Hill, Ontario

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. 

Quartz is considered a “master healer.” It's believed to amplify energy by absorbing, storing, releasing, and regulating it. It's thought to aid concentration and memory.  Quartz is also said to be a power gemstone that harmonizes and balances; enhancing energy and thoughts as well as purifying the spiritual, mental and physical. Quartz is associated with the crown chakra.

Name: Quartz Crystal
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 112x44x34 / 4.4x1.7x1.3 inches
Weight: 129.4 Grams / 4.6 Ounces 
Origin: Mined in Miners Bay, Ontario, Canada

This is a specimen of Cyrtolite crystal, better known as Zircon, in matrix mined at Saranac Mine, Tory Hill, Ontario. There are many sharp well formed reddish brown cyrtolite crystals in a matrix of quartz.

Name: Cyrtolite (Zircon) Crystals on Quartz Matrix
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 49x40x19 mm / 1.9x1.6x0.7 inches
Weight:  38.10 Grams / 1.3 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Saranac Mine, Tory Hill, Ontario 

Here's a beautiful 5 sided Diopside crystal from the Otter Lake area, Quebec, Canada. The diopside crystals are prismatic habit with complex terminations.  It has a nice luster and lovely green color. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Green Diopside Crystal
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  16x13x13 mm / 0.6x0.5x0.5 inches
Weight: 6.18 Grams / 0.2 oz
Origin: Famous Western Quebec Location, Otter Lake area, Canada

This is a fine Stilbite, Heulandite and Chabazite specimen from the ZEC near Maniwaki, Québec, Canada. You can see sprays and radial clusters of stilbite with minor heulandite on diopside-K feldspar matrix.

Stilbite, Heulandite, and Chabazite are beautiful zeolite minerals found in the basalt and sedimentary rock formations near Maniwaki, Québec. These crystals often form in delicate, radiating clusters or blocky, tabular structures, showcasing a range of colors from soft pinks and oranges to translucent whites. Stilbite is known for its pearly luster and graceful fan-like formations, while Heulandite displays intricate, layered crystal habits. Chabazite, with its distinctive rhombohedral shape, adds variety to the mineral assemblage. Collectors and geologists appreciate these minerals not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for their fascinating crystal chemistry and association with the region’s volcanic history.

Name: Stilbite, Heulandite, and Chabazite Crystals 
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  38x34x26 mm / 1.5x1.3x1.0 inches
Weight:  27 gr / 0.9  oz
Details: Mined in Zec Bras-Coupé-Désert, Lac-Pythonga, La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau RCM, Outaouais, Québec, Canada

The province of Québec, particularly areas like the Mont-Saint-Hilaire region, is known for producing fine mineral specimens, including albite. In pegmatites, albite often grows alongside minerals like quartz, mica, tourmaline, and spodumene. It forms in environments with slow cooling, allowing for large and well-defined crystals. 

Albite is thought to help with decision-making, problem-solving, and overcoming fears of the unknown.  Many believe it promotes calmness and adaptability, helping one embrace change with confidence. 

Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Albite Crystal Cluster  
Specimen Size:   Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions: 70x34x29 mm / 2.7x1.3x1.1 inches  
Weight: 49 Grams / 1.7 Ounces  
Origin: Mined in Mont-St-Hilaire, Québec

Chabazite is known for its distinctive crystal structure and its occurrence in a variety of geological environments. Its crystal structure consists of interconnected channels and cavities.  Chabazite is found in various locations around the world, including Italy, Iceland, Scotland, the Faroe Islands, the United States (especially in the Pacific Northwest), Canada, India, and Australia. Different localities may produce chabazite crystals with varying colors and characteristics.

These chabazite crystals are from Wasson’s Bluff, Nova Scotia, Canada.  Wasson's Bluff is recognized as producing great specimens with colors varying from pink to orange to red.  This zone has seen collection of specimens almost exhausted due to the ground erosion.  These particular specimens are a lovely orangey color and are in very good condition.  Make these a special specimen pair in your collection. 

Name: Chabazite (2 Clusters)
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions:  23x13x17 mm & 19x16x14 mm
Weight:  7.3 grams / 0.3 oz
Origin: Wasson’s Bluff, Two Islands, Nova Scotia Canada

Name: Feldspar Cluster
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 106x85x62 mm - 4.2x3.3x2.4 inches
Weight: 450 grams / 1 lb
Origin: Tory Hill, Ontario, Canada

This Feldspar Crystal Cluster from Tory Hill, Ontario is a stunning piece of natural beauty. It weighs 450 grams and features twenty sharp intergrown crystals. The crystals are a tan color and have a unique texture.

The cluster is perfect for display in any home or office. It is sure to be a conversation starter and a great addition to any collection. This crystal cluster is in excellent condition and a must-have for any collector or enthusiast.

One side of the specimen is covered with olive green siderite crystals and small druzy pyrite while the other side is mainly covered with quartz and albite. It is a very unusual specimen and in very good condition.

Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Albite, Pyrite, Siderite and Quartz Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:   Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 67x40x55 mm / 2.6x1.6x2.2 inches
Weight: 119.5 Grams / 4.2 Ounces
Origin: Mined in Mont St-Hilaire, Quebec

Name:  Titanite var. Sphene
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:   Specimen 28x14 mm / 1.1x0.5    inches  
                        Specimen Box 33x33 mm / 1.3x1.3 inches  
Weight:  20.9 Grams / 0.7 Ounces (including box)  
Origin: Mined in Faraday Twp, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada

At this famous Canadian site, siderite typically forms as small, brown to tan crystals, often rhombohedral in shape, growing over or alongside white to gray albite. Scattered among them, tiny, sharp zircon crystals can appear — often reddish-brown, yellow, or even colorless depending on the exact specimen.

Mont-Saint-Hilaire is renowned for producing rare and unusual mineral combinations, and specimens like this highlight the diversity and richness of the location. While each mineral is interesting on its own, having siderite, albite, and zircon together in one piece makes it a well-balanced and attractive collector’s specimen, especially for those who appreciate the geology of the region

This is a very typical specimen of MSH and is in very good condition. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Siderite in Albite with Zircon
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions:  37x36x24 mm / 1.5x1.5x0.9 inches
Weight: 32 Grams / 1.0 Ounces 
Origin: Mined in Poudrette Quarry, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada

This is an excellent specimen of Zircon from the world renowned location that is Mount-Saint Hilaire. This beautiful crystal would be a great addition to any new or existing collection.

Name:  Zircon on Analcime
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:   54x42x41 mm / 2.1x1.6x1.6 inches  
Weight:  76.7 Grams / 2.7 Ounces   
Origin: Mined in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Québec, Canada