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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

Product Type: Idocrase | Vesuvianite  
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.85ct  
Size: 7x5mm  
Shape: Oval Cut  
Color: Amazing Green  
Clarity:  Clean
Treatment:  None
Origin:   Canada

This is a very fine green Apophyllite with Stilbite from Parsboro, Cape d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is one of the rare green specimens which was collected in the 2002, and is a quality specimen.