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Product Type: Imperial Topaz
Approx Weight (per piece): 0.87ct
Size: 6.6x4.8mm 
Shape: Oval Cut
Color: Fine Imperial Orange
Clarity: Clean to the eye
Origin: Brazil

This is a large 196.3 gram uniquely shaped Rizalite Tektite, with a beautiful pitted body, from Rizal Province, Philippines. Although not a meteorite, tektite is directly linked to them or their impacts, just consider its age of around 710,000 years old.

Rizalites are a variety of Philippinite tektites belonging to the Indochinite strewnfield. Like other splash-form tektites from around the world, they appear in a wide range of shapes. What sets them apart is their striking surface texture—often finer, more delicate, and accompanied by a brighter sheen. Many specimens display a smoother overall appearance, yet this elegance is frequently contrasted by dramatic deep grooves and winding channels etched into their surfaces.

Tektite is very interesting because of the persistent mystery that resisted clear explanations of their creation for generations of geologists. This piece displays very well and is a very nice size showing multiple characteristics of its origin.

This special piece comes with 2 specimen cards including the signed original Mark Bostick Collection. Would make a beautiful addition to any collection.

Malachite is perhaps the one of the most popular minerals for collectors, as its rich patterned coloration in shades of green is unique among gems. It is a beautiful decorative stone. Malachite’s low hardness makes it easy to work, though it still takes a polish very well. These qualities, combined with ready availability, make malachite a popular choice for lapidary artistry. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection.

Name: Malachite 
Specimen Size: Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 170x95x90 mm / 6.7x3.7x3.5 inches
Weight: 1.3 Kg /2 lbs 14 Ounces
Origin: Mined in DaYe, HuBei Province, China

The NWA 267 meteorite fragment offered here is in as found condition.  It weighs 16.6 grams, with dimensions of 28x27x22mm.  The meteorite will come with two specimen description cards including a signed "The Mark Bostick Collection" card.

This meteorite was once a pile of weathered unclassified meteorite fragments brought to the 2000 Denver show by a Moroccan fossil dealer. These fragments, 73.9 kg. worth, where purchased by Canadian meteorite dealer Dean Bessey, who was told the following on the meteorites: "A nomad found an area with a lot of unusual strange stones near the Morocco/Algeria border. He brought one to a fossil dealer and asked: "I hear that you will pay money for stones like this". After shaking his head in disbelief at a positive response, the nomad gathered up all his camels, wives and children and brought them into the desert to search over his personal strewn field." Or at least that is how the story goes.

Many thousands of stones, 73.9 kilograms, were recovered, most of these fragments under 20 grams. Then 356 grams and a thin section of the meteorite was donated to the Vernadaky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry, part of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, where it was classified by M. Ivanova. This meteorite, an ordinary stone chondrite, H4 class has a Shock Rating of 2 and a Weathering Grade of 2-3 and the classification information was published in Meteoritical Bulletin 85.

While the stone did not get a heavy weathering grade, very few specimens show any crust. This meteorite is believed to have come from the Hebe class asteroids. I've included an informational photo of a NWA 267 Meteorite thin section which are used in earth geology, and in meteorites to identify the minerals in them. The photo shows a large imperfect elongated chondrule. Chondrules are unique features to meteorites. The chondrule shown is composed of mostly pyroxene and the bright colored minerals scattered throughout the thin section is mostly olivine.

One of the fun facts is that the NWA 267 was also the first meteorite ever minted onto a real legal tender coin. The National Bank of Liberia made 999 of these $10.00 Silver coins in 2004. The meteorite used in the coin, was supplied by Mark Bostick himself and his name and signature came on the certificate with the coin. The provided images of the coin shows a nomad on a camel on the obverse. A meteorite is falling through the star filled sky in the background. Reverse of coin has a seal of the Liberia Government and notes its value. We include 2 specimen cards but unfortunately the thin section and coin used in the ad are NOT included!

This is a fabulous fresh Ghubara meteorite whole fragment weighing 53.6 grams and measuring 50x32x27mm. This meteorite was found in Oman, Southern Arabia in 1954 and is classified as an L5 Stony Black Chondrite.

This piece displays extremely well and is a very desirable size showing multiple characteristics of its time spent in space until it came crashing to earth.  Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

Product Type: Apatite  
Approx Weight (per piece): 2.74ct  
Size: 12x6.4mm  
Shape: Pear Shape Cut  
Color: Lemon Yellow  
Clarity: Transparent  
Origin: Mexico  
Treatment: None  

Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals that are commonly found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.  Apatite is named after the Greek word "apate," which means deceit, as it can be easily confused with other minerals due to its wide range of colors and forms. It can occur in various colors, including green, blue, yellow, brown, and violet. 

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.

Product Type:  Lemon Quartz 
Product ID:  PRYL63732
Approx Weight (per piece):  6.66ct
Size:  13x11mm
Shape:  Oval Faceted Cut
Color:  Greenish Yellow
Clarity:  Clean
Origin: Brazil

Okenite is a silicate mineral that is usually associated with zeolites. It most commonly is found as small white "cotton ball" formations within basalt geodes. These formations are clusters of straight, radiating, fibrous crystals that are both bendable and fragile.

Calcite is found throughout the world in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. Some geologists consider it to be a "ubiquitous mineral" - one that is found everywhere. Calcite is the principal constituent of limestone and marble.

Quartz crystals are among the most abundant and well-known minerals on Earth. It belongs to the hexagonal crystal system, and typically forms six-sided prismatic crystals with a pointed termination. Its crystals can be colorless or exhibit a wide range of colors. The color variations are often due to the presence of impurities or trace elements during the crystal's formation. Quartz is transparent to translucent. 

Prehnite can form prismatic, tabular, or pyramidal crystals, but usually occurs in botryoidal, reniform, stalactitic, granular, or compact habits.  It is usually green in colour, but may be white, colourless, yellow, or gray.  It has a colourless streak.  Prehnite is transparent to translucent, with a vitreous to pearly luster.  Prehnite forms in cavities in basaltic lavas.

Name: Okenite, Calcite, Quartz and Prehnite Geode
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 120.7x88.9x76.2 mm / 4.75x3.5x3 inches
Weight: 796 Grams / 28.1 ounces
Origin: Mined in Dindoshi, India

Quartz crystals are among the most abundant and well-known minerals on Earth. It belongs to the hexagonal crystal system, and typically forms six-sided prismatic crystals with a pointed termination. Its crystals can be colorless or exhibit a wide range of colors. The color variations are often due to the presence of impurities or trace elements during the crystal's formation. Quartz is transparent to translucent. 

Phantom quartz is a variety of quartz, or "rock crystal", that forms over pre-existing crystals. The included crystal is visible due to some variation in composition making the boundary of the included crystal visible. Such crystals display the outlines of numerous smaller crystals, known as phantoms.  Great crystal to acquire.

Name: Quartz
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 113x66x75 mm / 4.4x2.6x3 inches
Weight: 498 Grams / 17.6 Ounces
Origin: Mined in China

Product Type: Sapphire
Product ID: SPPK9716
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.71ct
Size: 10.1x5.5mm
Shape: Marquise Cut
Color: Hot Pink
Clarity: SI (Slightly Included)
Origin: Africa

This colorful carved gemstone sculpture, utilizing the naturally occurring maroon ruby and pale green zoisite combination, depicts a mighty lion.  The artist from Thailand has sculpted the lion in a set position providing some nice detail and optimizing the color for the shape of the sculpture.

Ruby is the second hardest stone after diamond so few artists have managed to successfully work this mineral since it requires a very advanced technique for carving and polishing.  This carving reflects the artist's hard work to show the beauty of both the stone and the subject.  A must have in your collection.

Name:  Ruby Zoisite
Specimen Size:  Cabinet-Sized  
Dimensions:  98x60x44 mm / 3.9x2.4x1.7 inches 
Weight: 302.6 grams / 10.8 ounces / 1530.5ct
Origin:  Mined in Tanzania
Treatment: None, all natural

Product Type: Imperial Topaz
Approx Weight (per piece): 1.1ct 
Size: 11.5x5mm 
Shape: Marquise Cut
Color: Imperial Orange
Clarity:  Clean
Origin:  Brazil  

This is a nice fossilized, highly polished natural Orthoceras from Morocco which is perfect for gift giving to a new fossil collector.  This specimen weighs 1,580 grams.

Orthoceras ("straight horn") is a genus of extinct cephalopod. This genus is sometimes called Orthoceratites. Note it is sometimes misspelled as Orthocera, Orthocerus or Orthoceros.  Orthoceras are common fossils and have been found on many continents, including the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia. They are dated to the lower Ordovician to Triassic ages (500 to 190 millions years ago).  

They belong to a group of predators known as cephalopods, which includes their living relatives the octopus, squid, cuttlefish and nautilus. These are priced as an entry level fossil. Have a look as we are constantly adding more to our selection.

Product Type: Moldavite (Impactite Green Melt Glass)    
Approx Weight (per piece): 2.78ct    
Size: 11x9mm  
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.

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This is a rare and fantastic 43.8 gram Libyan Desert Glass from Kuffra, Libya, with dimensions of 52x37x31 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 superb looking Dhofar 323 classified meteorite weighing 36.38 grams. Its dimensions are 71x42x5 mm.  This H5 classified meteorite was found in Zufar, Oman in 2001. The total weight of the single piece recovered is recorded as a low 688 grams and the meteorite has a shock stage of 1 and weathering grade of 4.

This piece displays extremely well because of its beautiful color and multiple chondrules. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Canagem Collection specimen card.

Product Type: Apatite  
Approx Weight (per piece): 5.0ct  
Size: 11x8.3mm  
Shape: Octagon Cut  
Color: Lemon Yellow  
Clarity: VSI (Very Slightly Included)
Origin:   Africa
Treatment:  None

Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals that are commonly found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.  Apatite is named after the Greek word "apate," which means deceit, as it can be easily confused with other minerals due to its wide range of colors and forms. It can occur in various colors, including green, blue, yellow, brown, and violet. 

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.

Mordenite was first described in 1864 by Henry How. He named it after the small community of Morden, Nova Scotia, Canada, along the Bay of Fundy, where it was first found.  It is one of the most abundant zeolites and is found in volcanic rock such as rhyolite, andesite, and basalt. It is associated with other zeolites such as stilbite and heulandite. (Stand not included).

Mordenite is thought to foster genuine serenity by dispelling negative thoughts and energies, liberating individuals from anxiety and fear to unlock their full potential.  Stilbite is recognized as a highly creative stone that enhances intuition, carrying a supportive vibration. It grounds spiritual energy and helps transform intuitive thoughts into actions.

Name: Mordenite Spheres and Pinkish Stilbite Crystals
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 133x118x63 mm / 5.5x4.6x2.25 inches
Weight: 500 Grams / 1 lb 1.6 Ounces
Details: Mined in Jalgaon, India

This is a superb looking fragment of the Columbus classified meteorite weighing 3.83 grams. Its dimensions are 16x13x12 mm. This rare H5 classified meteorite was found in Luna County, New Mexico USA in 1997. The total weight of the stones recovered is recorded as a minuscule 165 grams. 

Here's what the finder, Michael Cottingham told us: "This is the Meteorite that started it all for me! My wife and I were out looking for meteorites on a dry lake bed in Southern New Mexico and I found one! This was a new meteorite discovery and it only took me 300 hours of searching to find my First One!  The COLUMBUS Meteorite was found by me in January of 1997. It was Classified by A. Rubin at UCLA as a H5 Chondrite. It was found near Columbus, Luna County, New Mexico and the Total Known Weight is ONLY 184 grams. Very Rare indeed."

This piece is part of America's history and is 1 of 228 approved meteorites from that location. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or existing collection. Comes with a Michael Cottingham Meteorites and a Canagem Collection specimen card.

This is a rare and fantastic 54.4 gram Libyan Desert Glass from Kuffra, Libya, with dimensions of 68x33x22 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.