New Arrivals

Product Type: Moldavite (also known as Impact Melt Glass or Tektite)  
Approx Weight (per piece): 3.45ct  
Size: 12x10mm  
Shape: Oval Cut  
Color: Rich Green  
Clarity: VSI (Very Slightly Included)
Origin: Chlum Region, Czech Republic

Moldavite is a rare, greenish gemstone formed by the impact of a meteorite. It is a type of tektite, which is a natural glass created from terrestrial material that melted during the intense heat of meteor impacts. Moldavite is believed to have been formed around 15 million years ago when a massive meteorite hit what is now the southern Germany and Czech Republic region, forming the Ries Impact Structure. The impact ejected material into the atmosphere, which later cooled and fell back to Earth as moldavite, primarily in the region of the Czech Republic.  The most well-known deposits are located near the Moldau River, from which it gets its name.  It is found in small quantities, making it relatively rare. 

Moldavite has a distinct green color, ranging from pale olive green to deep forest green. Some specimens even have a slight brownish tint.  It often has a wrinkled or pitted surface, a characteristic of its formation process.

Product Type: Moldavite (Impactite Green Melt Glass)  
Approx Weight (per piece): 3.02ct  
Size: 10x8mm  
Shape: Octagon Cut  
Color: Rich Green  
Clarity: SI (Slightly Included) with corner flaw, internal fracture along inclusion  
Origin: Chlum Region, Czech Republic

Moldavite is a rare, greenish gemstone formed by the impact of a meteorite. It is a type of tektite, which is a natural glass created from terrestrial material that melted during the intense heat of meteor impacts. Moldavite is believed to have been formed around 15 million years ago when a massive meteorite hit what is now the southern Germany and Czech Republic region, forming the Ries Impact Structure. The impact ejected material into the atmosphere, which later cooled and fell back to Earth as moldavite, primarily in the region of the Czech Republic.  The most well-known deposits are located near the Moldau River, from which it gets its name.  It is found in small quantities, making it relatively rare. 

Moldavite has a distinct green color, ranging from pale olive green to deep forest green. Some specimens even have a slight brownish tint.  It often has a wrinkled or pitted surface, a characteristic of its formation process.

The principal member of the Aragonite Group, aragonite is the second most common polymorph of natural calcium carbonate (the most common is calcite). It is significantly less widespread and abundant than calcite and is formed under a much narrower range of physiochemical conditions. It is metastable relative to calcite and often converts to calcite accompanying changes in the environment. It is nearly always a low-temperature, near surface mineral.

Name: Aragonite Sphere
Dimensions: 104 mm - 4.1 inches
Weight: 1.71 kg - 3 lbs 23 oz
Origin:  China

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:  32x31x26  mm / 1.3x1.2x1.0 inches
Weight: 29 grams / 1 ounces
Origin: Found in White Desert, Farafra Oasis, Egypt

Product Type: Tanzanite
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.4ct
Size: 5.8x4.1mm
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Purplish Blue
Clarity: Clean to the eye
Origin: Tanzania, Africa

Tanzanite is renowned for its intense blue and violet colors, but can also be golden, green, lilac and peacock (blue and green). The sole source of tanzanite is the Merelani Hills in northern Tanzania. Discovered in the 1960s, tanzanite is considered rarer than diamonds due to its single-source origin. The mines in Tanzania are exhaustible, adding to the gemstone's allure.

With a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, tanzanite is relatively soft compared to some other gemstones. As a result, it requires gentle care to prevent scratches or damage.

Tanzanite is believed to aide with spiritual awareness, insight, and communication. Some attribute it with calming energies and the ability to enhance psychic abilities.

Product Type: Sunstone
Approx Weight (per piece): 3.5ct
Size: 11.5mm
Shape: Round Cabochon
Color: Orange Red
Clarity: Semi Translucent - Fine Schiller
Origin: India

Sunstone is a type of feldspar, its color is often attributed to the presence of tiny copper platelets or hematite inclusions within the stone.  The most common color of sunstone is a warm and vibrant orange or reddish-brown, often referred to as "Heliolite" due to its association with the sun. However, it can also occur in shades of yellow, pink, peach, and even green.

Sunstone is renowned for its unique optical phenomenon called adularescence. This effect creates a shimmering or glowing appearance on the surface of the stone, caused by the reflection of light from within the inclusions.  It is relatively durable, with a hardness ranging from 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale. While it's suitable for jewelry, care should be taken to avoid rough handling and exposure to extreme conditions.

Sunstone is associated with warmth, positive energy, and leadership qualities. It's thought to bring joy, vitality, and encourage independence and originality.

Wolframite is the principal and primary ore mineral of tungsten, and commonly associated with the tin ore in and around granite country rocks. Wolframite is an iron manganese tungsten oxide mineral.

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

Name:  Wolframite Cluster
Specimen Size:   Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 46x32x38 mm / 1.8x1.3x1.5 inches
Weight: 75.3 Grams / 2.6 Ounces
Origin: Yaogangxian, Hunan Province, China

Some water-clear quartz crystals sprout from a carpet of deep forest-green pistacite also known as epidote. The epidote underneath is clearly visible through the quartz. Nice large specimen. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Pistacite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 85x70x57 mm / 3.3x2.7x2.2  inches
Weight: 326.4 Grams / 11.5 ounces
Origin: Mined in Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain

This is a natural cluster formation of large calcite crystals with hematite inclusions. This piece has some white color to translucent crystals with areas of orange/red coloring from hematite inclusions, with sharp tabular crystal formations. There are some nicks and imperfections on a few crystals but would still shine in the proper setup.  They don't take away from how interesting this piece is.  Would be a nice addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Calcite with Hematite Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 59x38x39 mm / 2.3x1.5x1.5 inches
Weight:  62.2 Grams / 2.2 oz
Origin: Mined in Lane Quarry Westfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA

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

Product Type: Tanzanite
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.35ct
Size: 7.6x5.7mm
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Purplish Blue
Clarity: Clean to the eye
Origin: Tanzania, Africa

Tanzanite is renowned for its intense blue and violet colors, but can also be golden, green, lilac and peacock (blue and green). The sole source of tanzanite is the Merelani Hills in northern Tanzania. Discovered in the 1960s, tanzanite is considered rarer than diamonds due to its single-source origin. The mines in Tanzania are exhaustible, adding to the gemstone's allure.

With a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, tanzanite is relatively soft compared to some other gemstones. As a result, it requires gentle care to prevent scratches or damage.

Tanzanite is believed to aide with spiritual awareness, insight, and communication. Some attribute it with calming energies and the ability to enhance psychic abilities.