New Arrivals

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.55ct
Size: 5.5x4mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Golden
Clarity:  Clean
Origin:  Africa

Product Type: Smoky Quartz
Approx Weight (per Lot): 3.0 tcw 
Size: 6mm and 8x7.8mm 
Shape: Heart Shape Cut 
Color: Fine Smoky Color
Clarity:   VSI (Very Slightly Included)
Origin:   Brazil

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.47ct
Size: 7.5x6mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Canary Yellow 
Clarity: Clean
Origin:  Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.58ct
Size: 5.5x4.3mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Bright Yellow 
Clarity: Clean
Origin:  Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

Note: Pavilion is off center

This amazing specimen of Vesuvianite was collected in the 1960's by A. Stevenson in Harcourt, Ontario, Canada. The specimen is a beautiful rich gemmy green vesuvianite crystal, and is fully terminated. This rare and premium specimen is in excellent condition. A fantastic addition to any collection!

Vesuvianite was first discovered on Mount Vesuvius in Italy in the 18th century, hence its name. It typically occurs as a green, brown, yellow, or blue-green crystal, and is often found in metamorphic and igneous rocks. The alternate name, Idocrase, is from the Greek eidos “form”, and krasis “mixture”, because Vesuvianite often appears to combine the crystal forms of other minerals. It has also been used as a gemstone.

Ex. A. Stevenson Collection and John Betts Fine Minerals NYC

Name: Vesuvianite Crystal 
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 19x8x7 mm / 0.7x0.3x0.3
Weight: 13 grams / 0.5 Ounces (including box)
Origin: Mined in Harcourt area, Harcourt Township, Dysart et al, Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada

This is a cluster of Adamite crystals on Limonite matrix mined in Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.  Adamite typically occur as small, brightly colored, prismatic or blocky crystals, or as crusts or aggregates. It is commonly found in association with other minerals such as limonite, calcite, and smithsonite.  Adamite colors include green, yellow, white, and reddish-brown. The green color of adamite is caused by the presence of traces of copper in its crystal structure.  One of the unique features of adamite is its strong fluorescence under ultraviolet (UV) light. It can exhibit vibrant green or yellow fluorescence.

Adamite was first discovered in 1866 in the Ojuela Mine in Durango, Mexico. It was named after French mineralogist Gilbert-Joseph Adam (1795-1881), who studied the mineralogy of the mine.

Adamite is associated with joy, creativity, and the balancing of energies. Some believe it can enhance one's ability to express themselves and promote a positive outlook.  It is highly valued by collectors for its bright colors and distinctive crystal habits and would be a great addition to any new or existing collection.

Name:  Adamite Crystals on Limonite Matrix  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  34x30x22 mm / 1.3x1.2x0.9 inches  
Weight:  17 Grams / 0.6 Ounces  
Origin:  Mined in Mina Ojuela, Mapimi Durango, Mexico  

Product Type: Smoky Quartz
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.4ct 
Size: 6x4mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Fine Smoky Color
Clarity:   VSI (Very Slightly Included)
Origin:   Brazil

Magnetite is an important iron ore, along with hematite. It is usually easily distinguished by being strongly magnetic, with black octahedral crystals.  The specimen is in very good condition.

Product Name: Magnetite  
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions:   70x65x66 mm / 2.7x2.5x2.6 inches  
Weight:  356 grams / 12.6 Ounces  
Origin:  Tuna-Hästberg, Borlänge,Dalarna, Sweden

Product Type: Ruby
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.06ct
Size: ~ 2.4x1.7mm (up to .2 variation)
Shape: Tapered Baguette Cut
Color: Hot Pink
Clarity: Clean
Origin:  Myanmar (Burma)

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

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

This mineral combination is from a classic locality, the Newfoundland Zinc Mine, which has been closed for many years. This mine was a high grade zinc mine with very little  contaminants in the ore which made it easier to mill and produced good concentrate.  This site is known for beautiful mineral specimens, particularly sphalerite crystals often associated dolomite.

The sphalerite from this region typically appears as dark brown to black, resinous crystals, sometimes with red or orange undertones due to iron content. These crystals often serve as a striking backdrop for the light-colored dolomite, which forms as rhombohedral or curved aggregates on top. The contrasting colors and textures make specimens from Daniel’s Harbor highly collectible.

Very nice showy material in excellent condition and a collectors dream specimen. 

Name: Dolomite on Sphalerite Crystals  
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions: 35x33x18 mm / 1.4x1.3x0.7 inches  
Weight: 25 Grams / 0.8 Ounces  
Origin: Newfoundland Zinc Mine, Daniel's Harbor, NL, Canada

This is a fantastic crusted 26.1 grams NWA (Northwest Africa) 869 L3-6 classified meteorite Individual found by Nomads in the Sahara Desert. The dimensions of the specimen are 46x24x16 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.

Product Type: Chrysoberyl Cats Eye
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.5ct 
Size: 4.5mm 
Shape: Round Cabochon
Color:  Yellow
Clarity:  Fine Crystal
Origin: Africa

The distinctive "cat's eye" effect in this Chrysoberyl is caused by the reflection of light off parallel needle-like inclusions within the crystal. When the gem is cut en cabochon, a concentrated, bright band of light appears to move across the surface as the stone is rotated.

Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl comes in various colors, such as green, yellow, and golden-brown.  It is a durable gemstone, scoring 8.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness, making it suitable for various types of jewelry.  Significant sources of Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl include Sri Lanka, Brazil, India, Myanmar, and Madagascar. 

Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl is believed to possess metaphysical properties associated with protection, intuition, and good fortune. Some traditions consider it a talisman for enhancing insight and awareness.

Product Type:  Aquamarine Cats Eye 
Approx Weight (per Piece): 12.5ct  
Size:   16.8x12mm  
Shape:  Oval Cabochon  
Color:    Light Greenish Blue with Gray Overtone  
Clarity:  Translucent
Origin:  Russia
Treatment: None

Product Type: Star Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece):  1.5ct
Size: 5.5x5.0mm
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Color: Fine Pale Blue
Clarity:  Transparent Sharp 6 Rays Star
Origin: Myanmar (Burma)
Treatment: None