{"title":"Fossils \u0026 Meteorites","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"meteorite-gibeon-sphere-001","title":"Gibeon Meteorite Sphere","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Gibeon meteorite sphere is a rare find and will soon no longer be made. This rarity makes it an ideal piece for those who collect sphere carvings. It is also perfect for the dreamers, space enthusiasts and armchair philosophers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unusual meteorite specimen is a part of the gibeon meteorite. It is an iron meteorite, found in one of the largest meteorite strewn fields on Earth, which exceeds 40 miles wide and 250 miles long. It is located in Namibia, in the southern part of Africa. The meteorite field itself was discovered in 1836, although South African natives used the metal fragments for tools and weapons prior to this time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibeon meteorites are sometimes sold as complete meteorites, but it is only by cutting them open that the unique etched patterns, known as the Widmanstatten crystal structure, appear. This pattern is the result of the meteorite cooling in outer space over billions of years. Carving meteorites, however, is very unusual, as cutting meteorites and shaping them into spheres or eggs is extremely specialized work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sphere represents completion, the realization of all possibilities. To carve a sphere one must cut away a mass of rock which can be as much as ten times the finished creation. Thus a sphere symbolizes all that we need to release in order to reach our goals and attain perfection. Many use a sphere while meditating as they believe it helps to release worry and may help to take them to a deeper state. A sphere is also the perfect centerpiece for a crystal arrangement or rock altar. In feng shui, the ancient art of creating optimal energy flow in an environment, a sphere is ideal to place in the center of a room for its balancing abilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibeon Meteorite Etched Sphere by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1835448041487,"sku":"Gibeon-Sphere-001+Stand-Display@R\u0026G","price":22995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/files\/image_c20ca89c-331c-4651-8e35-61e1eb9dd0e3.jpg?v=1753375228"},{"product_id":"petrified-wood-sphere-003","title":"Petrified Wood Sphere","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetrified wood is the common name for wood that has turned to stone. Wood begins a petrification process once it is buried in sediments with very little exposure to oxygen. Overtime, the mineral rich water from the soil will replace the organic cells of the wood with inorganic elements like carbon (black), cobalt (green\/blue), chromium (green\/blue), copper, (green\/blue), iron oxides (red\/brown\/yellow), manganese (pink and orange), manganese oxides (black or yellow) and silica (white\/grey\/blueish white) to name a few. This process can happen very quickly, in as little as 1000 years, and it is the combination of these minerals and colours that creates a truly unique fossil specimen each time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis petrified wood specimen is from the Triassic age, and is approximately 220 million years old. A type of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAraucaria petrified pine wood, this particular tree type is commonly referred to as the \"Monkey Puzzle Tree\" and is found in Madagascar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sphere represents completion, the realization of all possibilities. To carve a sphere one must cut away a mass of rock which can be as much as ten times the finished creation. Thus a sphere symbolizes all that we need to release in order to reach our goals and attain perfection. Many use a sphere while meditating as they believe it helps to release worry and may help to take them to a deeper state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sphere is also the perfect centerpiece for a crystal arrangement or rock altar. In feng shui, the ancient art of creating optimal energy flow in an environment, a sphere is ideal to place in the center of a room for its balancing abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis sphere is hand carved and has some irregularities in the polishing due to the various hardness of the different minerals composing this stunning piece of history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo view a short video on our TikTok account of this sphere, click \u003ca title=\"Petrified Wood Sphere on TikTok\" href=\"https:\/\/vm.tiktok.com\/ZMdwNVA4c\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrified Wood Sphere by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30594063630370,"sku":"PetrifiedWood-Sphere-003+Stand","price":699.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/products\/wZ_vg95a.jpg?v=1753376559"},{"product_id":"meteorite-gibeon-sphere-005","title":"Gibeon Meteorite Sphere","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Gibeon meteorite sphere is a rare find and will soon no longer be made. This rarity makes it an ideal piece for those who collect sphere carvings. It is also perfect for the dreamers, space enthusiasts and armchair philosophers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unusual meteorite specimen is a part of the Gibeon meteorite. It is an iron meteorite, found in one of the largest meteorite strewn fields on Earth, which exceeds 40 miles wide and 250 miles long. It is located in Namibia, in the southern part of Africa. The meteorite field itself was discovered in 1836, although South African natives used the metal fragments for tools and weapons prior to this time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibeon meteorites are sometimes sold as complete meteorites, but it is only by cutting them open that the unique etched patterns, known as the Widmanstatten crystal structure, appear. This pattern is the result of the meteorite cooling in outer space over billions of years. Carving meteorites, however, is very unusual, as cutting meteorites and shaping them into spheres or eggs is extremely specialized work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibeon Meteorite Etched Sphere by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30958220050503,"sku":"Gibeon-Sphere-005+Stand-Display@RPS","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/files\/image_ac8ff300-e812-4e3a-95dc-928f8fc4f9a1.jpg?v=1753376606"},{"product_id":"meteorite-chondrite-sphere-1","title":"Chondrite Meteorite Sphere","description":"\u003cp\u003eChondrite meteorites are stony (non-metallic) meteorites that formed when various types of dust grains present in the early solar system accumulated to form primitive asteroids, and include organic matter that formed from dying stars. Chondrites are the most common type of meteorite that falls to Earth, representing between 85.7% and 86.2% of all meteorites. This particular specimen came from the NWA-869 fall in Morocco. It exhibits incredible preservation and amazing detail for its age - chondrites were formed 4.56 billion years ago!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sphere represents completion, the realization of all possibilities. To carve a sphere one must cut away a mass of rock which can be as much as ten times the finished creation. Thus a sphere symbolizes all that we need to release in order to reach our goals and attain perfection. Many use a sphere while meditating as they believe it helps to release worry and may help to take them to a deeper state. A sphere is also the perfect centerpiece for a crystal arrangement or rock altar. In feng shui, the ancient art of creating optimal energy flow in an environment, a sphere is ideal to place in the center of a room for its balancing abilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece can lead to many interesting questions like whether a meteorite destroyed the dinosaurs or brought life to Earth. This chondrite meteorite sphere is perfect for the dreamers, space enthusiasts and armchair philosophers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Plastic stand included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDimensions: 70 mm of diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenuine meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item includes an information card about the meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA certificate of authenticity is included with this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis meteorite requires special care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - due to its high iron content, exposure to water and other chemicals, such as cleaning products or aerosols, may cause the meteorite to rust over time. 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This meteorite was first discovered in 1576, the meteorite fragments have been found over a large area, both inside and outside of craters.  Most Campo pieces come from Argentina, although some very recent finds suggest fragments may be found as far away as Peru. This is one of the few iron meteorites.  It has been studied extensively by many Universities and may also be found in several museum collections.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis meteorite has a unique crystallization known as the Widmanstatten crystal structure.  These lines are shown as a unique etched pattern on the meteorite.  This pattern is the result of the meteorite cooling in outer space over billions of years. Although not as finely detailed as other meteorites, these pieces still display this pattern when cut and etched with acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs this meteorite is composed mostly of iron, care must be taken to prevent the piece from rusting.  Direct exposure to water is not recommended.  Oil the piece regularly with mineral oil or olive oil.  Do not leave the piece laying around on wet surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDimensions: 95 mm x 55 mm x 40 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenuine meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item includes an information card about the meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA certificate of authenticity is included with this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis meteorite requires special care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - due to its high iron content, exposure to water and other chemicals, such as cleaning products or aerosols, may cause the meteorite to rust over time. If you polish the meteorite, use a dry cloth only, or an air duster that does not contain any disinfectant or other chemicals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Campo Del Cielo Blob Meteorite Specimen by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32245429207111,"sku":"CampoDelCielo-044","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/products\/CampoDelCielo041_1.jpg?v=1753377468"},{"product_id":"araucaria-petrified-wood-slice-006","title":"Petrified Wood Slice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetrified wood is the common name for wood that has turned to stone. Wood begins a petrification process once it is buried in sediments with very little exposure to oxygen. Overtime, the mineral rich water from the soil will replace the organic cells of the wood with inorganic elements like carbon (black), cobalt (green\/blue), chromium (green\/blue), copper, (green\/blue), iron oxides (red\/brown\/yellow), manganese (pink and orange), manganese oxides (black or yellow) and silica ( white\/grey\/blueish white) to name a few. This process can happen very quickly, in as little as 1000 years, and it is the combination of these minerals and colours that creates a truly unique fossil specimen each time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amount of oxygen present during fossilization will directly affect the detailing of the specimen, meaning that only specimens that fossilize with zero oxygen present will have a discernible wood grain or texture. This may visually reflect the rings of the tree's growth, or have other familiar patterns present. The end result of petrified wood has the same original basic structure in place, simply replaced by stone. The exterior of the petrified wood may look about the same as normal wood. \u003cspan\u003eOnly when cut and polished can we see the intricate work of nature.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis petrified wood specimen is from the Triassic age, and is approximately 220 million years old. A type of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAraucarian petrified pine wood, this particular tree type is commonly referred to as the \"Monkey Puzzle Tree\" and is found in Madagascar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetrified Wood is used to connect with your past life, to get more grounded, or to stabilize emotions. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSome believe these wood types can help with your composure and contentment with life. 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Overtime, the mineral rich water from the soil will replace the organic cells of the wood with inorganic elements like carbon (black), cobalt (green\/blue), chromium (green\/blue), copper, (green\/blue), iron oxides (red\/brown\/yellow), manganese (pink and orange), manganese oxides (black or yellow) and silica ( white\/grey\/blueish white) to name a few. This process can happen very quickly, in as little as 1000 years, and it is the combination of these minerals and colours that creates a truly unique fossil specimen each time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amount of oxygen present during fossilization will directly affect the detailing of the specimen, meaning that only specimens that fossilize with zero oxygen present will have a discernible wood grain or texture. This may visually reflect the rings of the tree's growth, or have other familiar patterns present. The end result of petrified wood has the same original basic structure in place, simply replaced by stone. The exterior of the petrified wood may look about the same as normal wood. \u003cspan\u003eOnly when cut and polished can we see the intricate work of nature.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis petrified wood specimen is from the Triassic age, and is approximately 220 million years old. A type of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAraucarian petrified pine wood, this particular tree type is commonly referred to as the \"Monkey Puzzle Tree\" and is found in Madagascar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetrified Wood is used to connect with your past life, to get more grounded, or to stabilize emotions. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSome believe these wood types can help with your composure and contentment with life. 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The explosion and impact of the meteorite catapulted molten rock and sand into the stratosphere creating a glass-like substance that formed as the material made its way back to earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome pieces appear to be pitted like meteorites, others look to have been polished and blasted by sand storms and other earthly phenomena over time. Unlike glass, it must be heated over 500 degrees warmer than regular glass to melt. When red hot, if dropped into cold water it will not easily shatter. It is more similar to a stone than glass. Traces of iridium, a mineral found in many meteorites, lead some scientists to believe the glass is a tektite but not all scientists agree on this. They do agree that desert glass has unusual properties that are not easily explained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesert Glass is effective for those who do not feel fully connected to the earth.  Spiritually the stone carries powerful sun energy and abundant life force, acting as a protective amulet for any journey, both physical or metaphysical. It helps one to go beyond boundaries of what is known and across frontiers of consciousness. Whatever your beliefs, may you enjoy your desert glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTektite A : 9 mm x 36 mm x 25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTektite B : 11 mm x 33 mm x 25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTektite C : 14 mm x 32 mm x 21 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTektite D : 16 mm x 32 mm x 23 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTektite E : 16 mm x 24 mm x 18 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChoice of tektite A, B, C, D, E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMaximum weight: 8 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item includes an information card about Libyan Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA certificate of authenticity is included with this item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis tektite requires special care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - exposure to water and other chemicals, such as lotions or perfumes, will damage it over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*You will receive the exact same specimen as the one you select. The first two images are to show the approximate size of the specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tektite is also known as: Libyan Gold Tektite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Libyan Desert Glass Tektite by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"A","offer_id":32808707719239,"sku":"LibyanGold@105-A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B","offer_id":32808707752007,"sku":"LibyanGold@105-B","price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"C","offer_id":32808707784775,"sku":"LibyanGold@105-C","price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"D - SOLD","offer_id":32808707817543,"sku":"LibyanGold@105-D","price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"E","offer_id":32808707850311,"sku":"LibyanGold@105-E","price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/products\/image_0479d186-1800-4b6a-9301-c4407e4610a3.jpg?v=1753379722"},{"product_id":"sikhote-alin-meteorite-1","title":"Sikhote-Alin Meteorite","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSikhote Alin was a very large meteorite fall that occurred on February 12, 1947 at 10.30am in the Primorskiy Region, Sikhotaulin Mountains of eastern Siberia. It was witnessed by many people who reported a fireball brighter than the sun that came out of the north, descending at an angle of about 41 degrees. The noise of the explosion was heard 300km away. It left a cloud of dust and fume 30km in length which was visible for several hours. The largest fragment weighs 1.75 ton and is on display in Moscow. The sikhote alin meteorite is one of the few iron meteorites.  It has been studied extensively by many Universities and may also be found in several museum collections.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis meteorite has a unique crystallization known as the Widmanstatten crystal structure.  These lines are shown as a unique etched pattern on the meteorite.  This pattern is the result of the meteorite cooling in outer space over billions of years. Although not as finely detailed as other meteorites, these pieces still display this pattern when cut and etched with acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs this meteorite is composed mostly of iron, care must be taken to prevent the piece from rusting.  Direct exposure to water is not recommended.  Oil the piece regularly with mineral oil or olive oil.  Do not leave the piece laying around on wet surfaces.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDimensions: 29 mm x 27 mm x 14 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenuine meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item includes an information card about the meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA certificate of authenticity is included with this item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis meteorite requires special care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - due to its high iron content, exposure to water and other chemicals, such as cleaning products or aerosols, may cause the meteorite to rust over time. If you polish the meteorite, use a dry cloth only, or an air duster that does not contain any disinfectant or other chemicals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meteorite Sikhote Alin by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39469270171719,"sku":"SikhoteAlin-002","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/products\/Photo2021-09-02_110927AM.jpg?v=1753382451"},{"product_id":"sikhote-alin-meteorite-6","title":"Sikhote-Alin Meteorite","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSikhote Alin was a very large meteorite fall that occurred on February 12, 1947 at 10.30am in the Primorskiy Region, Sikhotaulin Mountains of eastern Siberia. It was witnessed by many people who reported a fireball brighter than the sun that came out of the north, descending at an angle of about 41 degrees. The noise of the explosion was heard 300km away. It left a cloud of dust and fume 30km in length which was visible for several hours. The largest fragment weighs 1.75 ton and is on display in Moscow. The sikhote alin meteorite is one of the few iron meteorites.  It has been studied extensively by many Universities and may also be found in several museum collections.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis meteorite has a unique crystallization known as the Widmanstatten crystal structure.  These lines are shown as a unique etched pattern on the meteorite.  This pattern is the result of the meteorite cooling in outer space over billions of years. Although not as finely detailed as other meteorites, these pieces still display this pattern when cut and etched with acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs this meteorite is composed mostly of iron, care must be taken to prevent the piece from rusting.  Direct exposure to water is not recommended.  Oil the piece regularly with mineral oil or olive oil.  Do not leave the piece laying around on wet surfaces.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDimensions: 40 mm x 23 mm x 12 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenuine meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item includes an information card about the meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA certificate of authenticity is included with this item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis meteorite requires special care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - due to its high iron content, exposure to water and other chemicals, such as cleaning products or aerosols, may cause the meteorite to rust over time. 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The noise of the explosion was heard 300km away. It left a cloud of dust and fume 30km in length which was visible for several hours. The largest fragment weighs 1.75 ton and is on display in Moscow. The sikhote alin meteorite is one of the few iron meteorites.  It has been studied extensively by many Universities and may also be found in several museum collections.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis meteorite has a unique crystallization known as the Widmanstatten crystal structure.  These lines are shown as a unique etched pattern on the meteorite.  This pattern is the result of the meteorite cooling in outer space over billions of years. Although not as finely detailed as other meteorites, these pieces still display this pattern when cut and etched with acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs this meteorite is composed mostly of iron, care must be taken to prevent the piece from rusting.  Direct exposure to water is not recommended.  Oil the piece regularly with mineral oil or olive oil.  Do not leave the piece laying around on wet surfaces.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDimensions: 24 mm x 15 mm x 12 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenuine meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item includes an information card about the meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA certificate of authenticity is included with this item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis meteorite requires special care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - due to its high iron content, exposure to water and other chemicals, such as cleaning products or aerosols, may cause the meteorite to rust over time. If you polish the meteorite, use a dry cloth only, or an air duster that does not contain any disinfectant or other chemicals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meteorite Sikhote Alin by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39469322272839,"sku":"SikhoteAlin-013","price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/products\/Photo2021-09-02_111153AM.jpg?v=1753382498"},{"product_id":"fossilized-oreodon-skull-specimen-004","title":"Fossilized Oreodon Skull Specimen","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Merycoidodon#\/media\/File:Oreodon.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe creature’s proper name is Merycoidodon Culbertsoni, but they are commonly called oreodons. The oreodon was a small mammal, similar to a goat or sheep. The large front teeth in the skull give it a pig-like appearance. The fossil oreodon pieces are approximately 25 million to 50 million years old. Like other fossils, the oreodon require a lot of work in cleaning and preparing the pieces for display. Sometimes jawbones, skulls, and other bones must be reconstructed as erosion has worn away the piece. Left too long on the surface of the earth erosion eventually destroys the pieces.\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Merycoidodon#\/media\/File:Oreodon.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oreodon Skull Fossil by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39480009785415,"sku":"Oreodon-Skull-04-@RPS","price":1529.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/products\/image_dd0d8ef7-3bd2-4d62-a6a3-34dca073c739.jpg?v=1753382800"},{"product_id":"heliobatis-fossil","title":"Heliobatis Fossil Plate in Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeliobatis, or stingray, as they are more commonly called, is one of the rarer finds in the fossil world.  Finding a heliobatis is a fairly rare occurrence, to find a good intact specimen is even more difficult.  The heliobatis fossil has been found up to 1 meter (3 feet) in length, but the average size is about 36cm (14 inches).  The creature itself fed on bottom dwelling snails, crayfish, and other invertebrates.  The stingray possessed two or three large barbed spines for defense which, like modern forms, it could drive away threatening organisms with its tail. The mail heliobatis can be recognized from the female by the occurrence of claspers (small appendages posterior to the pelvic fins).  Like other fossils, the heliobatis requires a lot of work in cleaning and preparing the pieces for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heliobatis Fossil Plate in Frame by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39480010440775,"sku":"HeliobatisFossil-Plate-01-@RPS","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/products\/image_3a058be5-c340-4e0a-b411-bed525bae2f5.jpg?v=1753382811"},{"product_id":"fossilized-otodus-lamna-shark-tooth-specimen-in-matrix-6","title":"Fossilized Otodus\/Lamna Shark Tooth Specimen in Matrix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fossil shark teeth come from several different types of ancient sharks including tiger, mako, sand, otodus, lamna, and an ancient shark called carcharodon megalodon.  If a shark loses a tooth while biting into something, another tooth from the second row would replace the missing tooth within four minutes.  Thus many teeth were lost over the lifetime of a shark.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most popular ancient shark tooth specimens is the otodus.  The otodus teeth are easy to differentiate from the shark tooth as they have two smaller side points on either side of the tooth. The teeth are often preserved with nice sharp edges. They are between 15 million and 25 million years old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fossilized Otodus\/Lamna Shark Teeth in Matrix by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39481724928071,"sku":"LamnaSharkTooth-InMatrix-01-Displayed@RPS","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/files\/857129C1-B29F-443E-BF51-7E6125464212.jpg?v=1753382877"},{"product_id":"dragonfly-fossil-001","title":"Dragonfly Fossil","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn occasion dragonfly specimens are found.  They are a lot more difficult to come by, and so they are more prized by collectors.  Fossilized insects are extremely rare, as the insect contains no hard shell or bones to fossilize.  This means that the insect must fall into the water and quickly be covered with sediment in order for the insect to be fossilized.  Thus, there are very few dragonfly specimens as a very bizarre set of coincidences is needed in order for an insect to be fossilized. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragonfly specimens are of cymatophlebis, a Jurassic dragonfly 150 million years old.  Prehistoric dragonflies have been documented up to 29.5 inches in length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Fossil Specimen by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39481730269255,"sku":"DragonflyFossil-Plate-01-@RPS","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/products\/image_8dc6eae3-98f3-42e0-8969-9215ee1af53a.jpg?v=1753382905"},{"product_id":"dragonfly-fossil-003","title":"Dragonfly Fossil","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn occasion dragonfly specimens are found.  They are a lot more difficult to come by, and so they are more prized by collectors.  Fossilized insects are extremely rare, as the insect contains no hard shell or bones to fossilize.  This means that the insect must fall into the water and quickly be covered with sediment in order for the insect to be fossilized.  Thus, there are very few dragonfly specimens as a very bizarre set of coincidences is needed in order for an insect to be fossilized. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragonfly specimens are of cymatophlebis, a Jurassic dragonfly 150 million years old.  Prehistoric dragonflies have been documented up to 29.5 inches in length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Fossil Specimen by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39481749241927,"sku":"DragonflyFossil-Plate-03-@RPS","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/products\/image_a1234e85-1c19-49f2-af42-a5369a35b2ee.jpg?v=1753382929"},{"product_id":"chondrite-meteorite-sphere-4","title":"Chondrite Meteorite Sphere","description":"\u003cp\u003eChondrite meteorites are stony (non-metallic) meteorites that formed when various types of dust grains present in the early solar system accumulated to form primitive asteroids, and include organic matter that formed from dying stars. Chondrites are the most common type of meteorite that falls to Earth, representing between 85.7% and 86.2% of all meteorites. This particular specimen came from the NWA-869 fall in Morocco. It exhibits incredible preservation and amazing detail for its age - chondrites were formed 4.56 billion years ago!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sphere represents completion, the realization of all possibilities. To carve a sphere one must cut away a mass of rock which can be as much as ten times the finished creation. Thus a sphere symbolizes all that we need to release in order to reach our goals and attain perfection. Many use a sphere while meditating as they believe it helps to release worry and may help to take them to a deeper state. A sphere is also the perfect centerpiece for a crystal arrangement or rock altar. In feng shui, the ancient art of creating optimal energy flow in an environment, a sphere is ideal to place in the center of a room for its balancing abilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece can lead to many interesting questions like whether a meteorite destroyed the dinosaurs or brought life to Earth. This chondrite meteorite sphere is perfect for the dreamers, space enthusiasts and armchair philosophers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDimensions: 46 mm diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight: 194 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenuine meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item includes an information card about the meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA certificate of authenticity is included with this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA plastic display stand is included with this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis meteorite requires special care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - due to its high iron content, exposure to water and other chemicals, such as cleaning products or aerosols, may cause the meteorite to rust over time. 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It was witnessed by many people who reported a fireball brighter than the sun that came out of the north, descending at an angle of about 41 degrees. The noise of the explosion was heard 300km away. It left a cloud of dust and fume 30km in length which was visible for several hours. The largest fragment weighs 1.75 ton and is on display in Moscow. The sikhote alin meteorite is one of the few iron meteorites.  It has been studied extensively by many Universities and may also be found in several museum collections.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis meteorite has a unique crystallization known as the Widmanstatten crystal structure.  These lines are shown as a unique etched pattern on the meteorite.  This pattern is the result of the meteorite cooling in outer space over billions of years. Although not as finely detailed as other meteorites, these pieces still display this pattern when cut and etched with acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs this meteorite is composed mostly of iron, care must be taken to prevent the piece from rusting.  Direct exposure to water is not recommended.  Oil the piece regularly with mineral oil or olive oil.  Do not leave the piece laying around on wet surfaces.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDimensions: 14 mm x 36 mm x 19 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenuine meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item includes an information card about the meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA certificate of authenticity is included with this item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis meteorite requires special care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - due to its high iron content, exposure to water and other chemicals, such as cleaning products or aerosols, may cause the meteorite to rust over time. 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The explosion and impact of the meteorite catapulted molten rock and sand into the stratosphere creating a glass-like substance that formed as the material made its way back to earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome pieces appear to be pitted like meteorites, others look to have been polished and blasted by sand storms and other earthly phenomena over time. Unlike glass, it must be heated over 500 degrees warmer than regular glass to melt. When red hot, if dropped into cold water it will not easily shatter. It is more similar to a stone than glass. Traces of iridium, a mineral found in many meteorites, lead some scientists to believe the glass is a tektite but not all scientists agree on this. They do agree that desert glass has unusual properties that are not easily explained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesert Glass is effective for those who do not feel fully connected to the earth.  Spiritually the stone carries powerful sun energy and abundant life force, acting as a protective amulet for any journey, both physical or metaphysical. It helps one to go beyond boundaries of what is known and across frontiers of consciousness. 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The name comes from the Greek “tektos” meaning melted. Tektites have long been a mystery, and many theories were brought forward to explain what they are. Tektites were thought to be sand vitrified by lightning, or tears shed by comets, or even pieces of the moon torn off by large meteorites that were then hurled to the Earth. They are sometimes called “glassy meteorites” and this is perhaps the closest to what most scientists now believe they are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1960 a careful study of tektites was undertaken. The lunar origin theory was abandoned after man walked on the moon. Today, most scientists believe that tektites are formed by the impact of large meteors on the Earth’s surface. These impacts would shoot sand, rock, and other debris way up into the atmosphere. When this debris fell from the sky and came back to the surface, it was superheated and changed during re-entry. Pieces could fall to the Earth hundreds of miles from the impact sight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTektites are very beautiful; they are an out of this world creation. 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Classified meteorites are identified by naming where they come from, yet this identification process is counterproductive for the meteorite hunters. For example, imagine you find a nice meteorite in the desert, but in order to sell it, you must tell everyone the exact coordinates where you found it. You will certainly sell that one specimen, however when you return to the area to search for more, you would find a bunch of other people in that area also looking for meteorites. This unwanted competition among meteorite hunters has led to a certain amount of secrecy as to the location of where each meteorite is found. After all, if you found gold, you wouldn't run around telling everyone where precisely it was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why the meteorite community came up with the NWA designation for these \"unclassified\" meteorites. It protects the hunters from having to reveal the locations of their finds, yet still allows collectors to have a NWA meteorite. \"Unclassified\" does not mean \"Unverified\" - in fact, each NWA meteorite goes through a great deal of scrutiny and testing before it is officially classified and sold  as a meteorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDimensions: 62 mm x 60 mm x 50 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight: 196 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenuine meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item includes an information card about the meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA certificate of authenticity is included with this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis meteorite requires special care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - due to its high iron content, exposure to water and other chemicals, such as cleaning products or aerosols, may cause the meteorite to rust over time. 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Overtime, the mineral rich water from the soil will replace the organic cells of the wood with inorganic elements like carbon (black), cobalt (green\/blue), chromium (green\/blue), copper, (green\/blue), iron oxides (red\/brown\/yellow), manganese (pink and orange), manganese oxides (black or yellow) and silica (white\/grey\/blueish white) to name a few. This process can happen very quickly, in as little as 1000 years, and it is the combination of these minerals and colours that creates a truly unique fossil specimen each time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amount of oxygen present during fossilization will directly affect the detailing of the specimen, meaning that only specimens that fossilize with zero oxygen present will have a discernible wood grain or texture. This may visually reflect the rings of the tree's growth, or have other familiar patterns present. The end result of petrified wood has the same original basic structure in place, simply replaced by stone. The exterior of the petrified wood may look about the same as normal wood. Only when cut and polished can we see the intricate work of nature.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis petrified wood specimen is from the Triassic age, and is approximately 220 million years old. A type of Araucaria petrified pine wood, this particular tree type is commonly referred to as the \"Monkey Puzzle Tree\" and is found in Madagascar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetrified Wood is used to connect with your past life, to get more grounded, or to stabilize emotions. Some believe these wood types can help with your composure and contentment with life. Petrified wood is a testament of resilience and strength, and is often associated with business success, making it an ideal fossil for entrepreneurs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece contains authentic stones, and no two are exactly alike. 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The distinctive feature of this wood is that it will have several white\/ beige lines running through the wood, these white lines sometimes resemble peanuts and this is where it gets its name from. These light coloured areas are what used to be boreholes in the original wood. Before the wood was petrified, it was washed into the ocean as driftwood. It was then attacked by small marine shellfish called teredo; another name for these little clams is \"shipworm\". They bore a small tunnel into the wood and eventually the entire piece can be riddled with boreholes. When the wood became waterlogged, it then sank to the bottom of the ocean \u0026amp; settled into the mud. The boreholes then filled with the light coloured radiolarian sediment. Some time later, petrification began, and this is what remains. Most peanut wood is a type of araucaria wood, it is 70 million years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFossil palm wood is often light colored in appearance, and it will have darker spots and dots within the wood. The palm wood closely resembles modern coconut wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other fossils, the various wood types require a lot of work in cleaning, polishing, and preparing the pieces for display. May you enjoy your fossil, as it is a scientific find as well as a link to our distant past. Fossils are to be treasured and enjoyed for future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palm and peanut wood are prized by gemstone cutters, they carefully examine the rough material to select pieces that have the most interesting colors and patterns to create amazing pieces of jewellery. Some believe these wood types can help with your composure and contentment with life. They may also help with well being as they help regulate the body. 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This meteorite was first discovered in 1576, the meteorite fragments have been found over a large area, both inside and outside of craters. Most Campo pieces come from Argentina, although some very recent finds suggest fragments may be found as far away as Peru. This is one of the few iron meteorites. It has been studied extensively by many Universities and may also be found in several museum collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Campo Del Cielo Blob Meteorite Specimen by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44074177265975,"sku":"CampoDelCielo-Large-006-Display@RPS","price":2049.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/products\/image_8621d002-b429-4dfa-bf1b-2d3f60fedecb.jpg?v=1753393063"},{"product_id":"petrified-wood-heart-009","title":"Petrified Wood Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetrified wood is the common name for wood that has turned to stone. 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It is a multi-color organic gemstone that comes in green, red, yellow, orange and more rarely in blue and purple. The best ammolite stone will have very bright colors. The brighter and more lively a stone, the better. Whether the stone is green, red, yellow, blue, orange or purple is of secondary importance to the brightness, strength and quality of the color. Blue and purple are the rarer of the colors but they are often very dark. Bright colors are highly sought after, whether the ammolite is found in single colors or mixed colors. Ammolite may be found in many beautiful patterns and color combinations, each piece is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonite shells are found all over the world, but southern Alberta is the only place in the world where the shells fossilize into the bright colors. Experts aren't sure why the fossilization process of the ammonites in southern Alberta varies from other ammonites found around the world. Only 5% of ammonites in southern Alberta have \"ammolite\" color, and only a small percentage of these are suitable to be made into jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blackfoot Nation of Canada called ammolite iniskim (I-niskim) or buffalo stone. \u003c\/span\u003eAmmolite is also an important stone in Feng Shui, as practitioners believe the ammolite has absorbed cosmic energy for over 70 million years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmolite has officially been announced as the gemstone of Alberta, as of 2022. 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The brighter and more lively a stone, the better. Whether the stone is green, red, yellow, blue, orange or purple is of secondary importance to the brightness, strength and quality of the color. Blue and purple are the rarer of the colors but they are often very dark. Bright colors are highly sought after, whether the ammolite is found in single colors or mixed colors. Ammolite may be found in many beautiful patterns and color combinations, each piece is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonite shells are found all over the world, but southern Alberta is the only place in the world where the shells fossilize into the bright colors. Experts aren't sure why the fossilization process of the ammonites in southern Alberta varies from other ammonites found around the world. Only 5% of ammonites in southern Alberta have \"ammolite\" color, and only a small percentage of these are suitable to be made into jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blackfoot Nation of Canada called ammolite iniskim (I-niskim) or buffalo stone.\u003c\/span\u003eAmmolite is also an important stone in Feng Shui, as practitioners believe the ammolite has absorbed cosmic energy for over 70 million years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmolite has officially been announced as the gemstone of Alberta, as of 2022. Get in quick as these collector's pieces won't last long!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping within Canada only. Ammolite over $500 value requires a permit to be exported out of Canada, which can take 90 days or more to acquire. 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It exhibits incredible preservation and amazing detail for its age - chondrites were formed 4.56 billion years ago!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece can lead to many interesting questions like whether a meteorite destroyed the dinosaurs or brought life to Earth. This chondrite meteorite is perfect for the dreamers, space enthusiasts and armchair philosophers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NWA Chondrite Meteorite Slab by R\u0026G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44399017460023,"sku":"Chondrite-Slab-003+stand","price":549.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/1979\/products\/image_79f7710d-571e-4502-9aa3-18389e7e7668.jpg?v=1753395059"},{"product_id":"ammolite-specimen-006","title":"Ammolite Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmmolite is a rare and unusual substance that is a fossilized form of the mineral aragonite. 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Overtime, the mineral rich water from the soil will replace the organic cells of the wood with inorganic elements like carbon (black), cobalt (green\/blue), chromium (green\/blue), copper, (green\/blue), iron oxides (red\/brown\/yellow), manganese (pink and orange), manganese oxides (black or yellow) and silica ( white\/grey\/blueish white) to name a few. This process can happen very quickly, in as little as 1000 years, and it is the combination of these minerals and colours that creates a truly unique fossil specimen each time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most famous petrified wood is the Araucaria wood, which is a descendant of the Northfolk pine. The wood is between 190 million years old and 225 million years old and is considered the oldest wood in the world. It often fossilizes into beautiful reds, pinks, yellows and other bright colours. 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