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Product Type: Chrysoberyl
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.0ct
Size: 7.3x5.8m 
Shape: Pear Shape Cut
Color: Yellow
Clarity:  Clean to the Eye
Origin: Sri Lanka

This is an individual Northwest Africa or NWA 4293 formerly known as NQ10, an H6 chondrite found in the Sahara desert in 2005.  It is one of 5854 approved meteorites classified as such. The meteorite weighs 5 grams with dimensions of 15x14x11 mm.  

This fascinating meteorite was mainly found as small individuals and the total weight of the 100's of pieces recovered is recorded as a low 25 kg. The meteorite has a shock stage of 4 and weathering grade of 2.  NWA 4293 is interesting in the way it looks as can be seen in the images.  Most pieces are free of caliche, have a smooth gray surface and are small complete individuals.  The unusual appearance is due to shock hardening and being sandblasted in the desert.

This specimen comes with a Canagem specimen card.  Would make a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.8ct 
Size: 6x4.7mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Royal Blue (Outstanding Luster)
Clarity:  Silky (Fine needles)
Origin: Thailand

This is a great looking impactite Tektite collection in a Riker style box containing individual specimens selected for you.  From China you have a Tektite specimen; from Kazakhstan you'll find an Irghizite specimen and from the Sahara Desert a Libyan Desert Glass specimen. The Riker collection box is approximately 85x110x23mm (3.3x4.3x.9 inch). 

You will receive 1 Riker box containing the above impactite specimens.  Note that the photos provided are representative, so you may not receive the exact pictured specimen; however, you will receive one of each of the specimen listed above of the same or higher value and similar characteristics.

The first Tektite is an Indochinite from Maoming City, Guangdong Province, China, although not a meteorite, it is directly linked to them or their impacts, just consider its age of around 780,000 years old. Tektite can still be interesting just because of the persistent mystery that resisted clear explanations of there creation for generations of geologists.

The Libyan Desert Glass from Kuffra, Libya, although its exact origin is still debated, the leading theory suggests it was formed by a high-energy event, such as a meteoric impact or airburst, that melted the desert sand directly where it lay, without being ejected into the atmosphere and re-entering. This results in different physical characteristics compared to tektites​. Libyan Desert Glass is found specifically in the Great Sand Sea of the Eastern Sahara, within a more localized area spanning parts of western Egypt and eastern Libya.

The specimen of Irghizite from the Zhamanshin impact crater, Yrgyz District, Aktobe Region in Kazakhstan is a must in any collection.  This natural glass was formed from a meteorite impact melting the local rock which is confirmed with the Zhamanshin meteor crater 14 km in diameter and dated at 900,000 years ± 100,000.   Of interest, this tektite glass was often used in paleolithic tool making..  

Each specimen shows very well and is a perfect size to proudly display in your collection and they will come with a Canagem Collection specimen card.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

This is a superb Nantan meteorite individual specimen, directly from Guangxi, China. Its dimensions are 39x22x15 mm and it weighs 29.8 grams.

The Nantan meteorites are a must for all collectors, more so that it is now very difficult to find worthy specimen. They are a very interesting IAB-MG iron discovered in 1958 and there is an estimated 9.5 T of this material. This is 1 of 88 approved meteorites classified as Iron, IAB-MG.

Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

Product Type: Zircon
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.8ct 
Size: 8x6mm 
Shape: Pear Shape Cut
Color: Golden 
Clarity:  Clean to the eye
Origin:  Cambodia

Zircon comes in a variety of colors, including blue, yellow, green, brown, and red, and is renowned for its exceptional brilliance.  It is found in many locations worldwide, including Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Australia. Some of the oldest zircon crystals have been dated to be over 4 billion years old, making them among the oldest minerals on Earth.

Zircon has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it durable enough for use in various types of jewelry. However, care should be taken to avoid sharp blows and extreme temperatures.

Zircon is associated with promoting spiritual growth, mental clarity, and prosperity. It is also thought to enhance self-confidence and provide protection.

It's important to note the distinction between natural zircon and cubic zirconia. Natural zircon is a genuine gemstone, while cubic zirconia is a synthetic material often used as a diamond simulant.

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.8ct 
Size: 6.7x5mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Green 
Clarity:  Clean to the Eye
Origin:   Africa

Product Type: Citrine (Madeira)
Approx Weight (per piece): 2.4ct 
Size: 9mm 
Shape: Trilliant Cut
Color:  Golden Yellow 
Clarity:  Clean to the Eye
Origin:  Brazil

This is an outstanding Impact Melt Glass specimen or bomb weighing 5.5 grams.  Its dimensions are 26x22x17 mm.  Although not a meteorite, impactites are directly linked to them and their impacts.

This Henbury glass, or more specifically vesicular impactite, was found in the Northern Territory of Australia. Thirteen craters were found 8 miles southwest of the town of Henbury, the largest of which was 720 x 360 feet.  Henbury impactite was formed by a meteorite impact that occurred around 4,700 years ago. The meteorite is believed to have exploded upon entering the Earth's atmosphere, creating multiple craters which produced the impact glass.

Impactite is a slag-like glassy object found on the surface of the earth, formed from rock melted by the impact of a meteorite. The term encompasses shock-metamorphosed target rocks, melts or suevites and mixtures of the two, as well as sedimentary rocks with significant impact-derived components and shocked mineral grains, tektites, anomalous geochemical signatures, etc.

This piece displays extremely well.  It is amazingly light considering its mass.  It has a unique hollow sound when you tap it.  This Australian find is very well shaped and preserved. These pieces are becoming more difficult to acquire so this is a good time to get a fine specimen.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.  Will come with a Canagem specimen card.

Product Type: Sapphire
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.12ct 
Size: 2.5mm 
Shape: Square Cut
Color: Cornflower Blue
Clarity:  Clean to the Eye
Origin:  Africa

Product Type: Tourmaline
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.9ct 
Size: 7x5mm 
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Color: Pink 
Clarity:  Nice Crystal (Included)
Origin: Africa
Treatment: None

This is a specimen of Star Mica or Muscovite 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.

Name: Star Mica - Muscovite
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized  
Dimensions:  53x40x24 mm / 2.1x1.6x0.9 inches  
Weight:  51.3 Grams / 1.8 ounces  
Origin: Mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil