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This is a rare and fantastic 6.4 gram Libyan Desert Glass from Kuffra, Libya, with dimensions of 24x18x15 mm.  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.  Characterized by its yellow to greenish-yellow color, it lacks the aerodynamic shapes of tektites and often appears as irregularly shaped pieces. It is almost pure silica (around 98%) with very few impurities. Throughout history, it has been regarded as a mystical and powerful material, sometimes used in talismans and amulets.

This piece displays extremely well and is a quality translucent specimen. It has an aesthetic shape with a beautiful wind eroded body from the years spent in the Desert. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a well-preserved goniatite preserved within dark shale from the Famennian-aged Kowala Formation of Poland. The fossil displays the characteristic coiled shell of a Devonian ammonoid, with visible whorls preserved in relief against the surrounding matrix. Specimens such as this represent marine cephalopods that inhabited the ancient seas covering the Holy Cross Mountains approximately 370 million years ago.

The Kowala section situated in the southern part of the Holy Cross Mountains represents continuous sedimentation in almost the same facies across the Devonian-Carboniferous transition. Fossils occur in black, pyritic shales, gray calcareous shales, clayey marls and light gray biohermal limestones. In most cases fossils are preserved as totally flattened imprints, sometimes tectonically deformed. However, in some lenses perfect, pyritized molds of gastropods, goniatites, bivalvias, clymenias were found. This part of the profile represents lower Famennian.

Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, pyritized fossils are also a favorite among those familiar with Paleontology (the study of the development of life on Earth) and are found in the rocks of all continents.

Name: Goniatite Fossil
Age: Fammenian (Devonian)
Location: Kowala Formation, Poland
Geological unit: Kielce-Lagow Syncline
Size: max matrix: 83x34 mm, max fossil:  16 mm / approx. 47.6 gr 

Here we have for you an amazing 0.73 grams premium shaped Irghizite Tektite from the Zhamanshi Crater in Kazakhstan. Its dimensions are 16x8x7 mm.  These specimen were first found in 2003 and date back 900,000 ± 100,000 years.

This stretched and twisted Irghizite is typical of this material. Unlike other Tektites which can be found hundreds of miles from their point of origin, this is found in and around the crater formed by the impacting body.  In this case it is speculated to be of cometary origin due to analysis of the elements contained within the Irghizites and other impactite found in the crater which are called Zhamanshinite.

This piece displays very well and is a very nice size showing multiple characteristics of its origin.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes in a small specimen box and with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is an interesting cross-sectional view of an orthoconic nautiloid, commonly known as Orthoceras. The fossil reveals the internal chambered architecture of the shell, visible as radiating sections surrounding the central siphuncle. Such cross-sections provide insight into the anatomy of these straight-shelled marine cephalopods that inhabited Paleozoic oceans for hundreds of millions of years.

The Kowala section situated in the southern part of the Holy Cross Mountains represents continuous sedimentation in almost the same facies across the Devonian-Carboniferous transition. Fossils occur in black, pyritic shales, gray calcareous shales, clayey marls and light gray biohermal limestones. In most cases fossils are preserved as totally flattened imprints, sometimes tectonically deformed. However, in some lenses perfect, pyritized molds of gastropods, goniatites, bivalvias, clymenias were found. This part of the profile represents lower Famennian.

Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, pyritized fossils are also a favorite among those familiar with Paleontology and are found in the rocks of all continents.

Name: Orthoceras Fossil
Age: Fammenian (Devonian)
Location: Kowala Formation, Poland
Geological unit: Kielce-Lagow Syncline
Size: max matrix: 73x58 mm, max fossil: 9 mm / approx. 61 gr 

This is a superb looking slice of a Sahara Desert NWA unclassified meteorite weighing 6.74 grams. Its dimensions are 23x22x6 mm.  This never classified North West Africa stone was found in the Sahara desert in 2004.

It's a very good quality cut NWA meteorite specimens showing excellent internal structure (L5?) and are very attractive with light grey mottled interior with chondrules and metallic flakes. Low weathering grade. Display nicely.

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

Here we have for you a nice looking end cut of a Sahara Desert NWA unclassified meteorite weighing 26 grams. Its dimensions are 28x23x18 mm. This never classified Northwest Africa stone was found in the Sahara Desert around 2000.

It's a good quality cut NWA meteorite specimen showing interesting internal structure (L5?) and attractive mottled interior with chondrules and metallic flakes. Some weathering shows the meteorite's time spent aging in the desert. 

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

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 2.52 grams with dimensions of 20x11x9 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.

Arsenatian vanadinite is an arsenic-bearing variety of vanadinite, best known from the Erupción Mine in the Los Lamentos Mountains, Chihuahua, Mexico. It was formerly known as endlichite, but is now classified as vanadinite with arsenic substituting for some of the vanadium in its chemical composition.

Unlike the familiar bright red and orange vanadinite, arsenatian vanadinite from Chihuahua typically forms brown to caramel-coloured, elongated hexagonal crystals, sometimes with tapered or pointed terminations. The crystals can have an attractive lustre and occur in clusters or radiating sprays, sometimes associated with wulfenite, calcite, descloizite and limonite.

The exceptional crystal coverage and aesthetic form make this an attractive addition to collections focused on thumbnail minerals, Mexican localities, vanadinite-group minerals, or uncommon mineral varieties.

A note for handling: Vanadinite contains lead, and this variety also contains arsenic. Wash your hands after handling and keep it away from children and pets.

Name:  Arsenatian Vanadinite
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions: 26x26x22 mm / 1.0x1.0x0.9 inches (including box)
Weight: 4.5 grams / 0.1 Ounces (including box)
Origin: Mined in Erupción Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico

Product Type: Star Lemon Quartz (Untreated)
Approx Weight (per piece): 108.5ct (21.7gr)
Size:  34.4x21.5x19.8mm
Shape: Oval Cabochon
Color:  Lemon Yellow
Clarity:  VSI (Very Slightly Included) - 4 Rays
Origin:  Brazil

Name: Chromite Crystals
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions: 25x25x19 mm / 1.0x10.x0.7 inches (Including Box)
Weight:  7.6 grams / 0.2 Ounces (Including Box)
Origin:  Map N. 204, Rocaille, Qc, Canada