{"title":"Featured Mineral Specimens","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"corundum-sapphire-specimen-56-41-22-mm-from-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada","title":"Corundum-Sapphire Specimen, 56 × 41 × 22 mm, from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful corundum-sapphire specimen originates from Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and was hand-dug by local prospector Edmund Saunders. The specimen consists of granular corundum-sapphire displaying rich, natural hues ranging from deep red to vibrant magenta and purple hosted in a dark biotite and feldspar rich matrix. On one side, the specimen is nearly pure corundum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder ultraviolet light, the specimen glows with a vivid fluorescence, highlighting its corundum zones, chromium-rich geochemistry and enhancing its visual allure. This specimen fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, capturing the exceptional beauty of Hopedale corundum. It would make an excellent addition to any fine mineral or gemstone collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen weight: 60.32 grams\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: ~56 × 41 × 22 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about this specimen, or to inquire about other large museum-quality Hopedale corundum-ruby specimens, please reach out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fireweed Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71365491654909,"sku":"Speci004","price":315.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4341\/5293\/files\/il_fullxfull.8030278633_ezt9.jpg?v=1790238801"},{"product_id":"parti-sapphire-specimen-30-x-25-x-15-mm-from-british-columbia-canada","title":"Parti Sapphire Specimen, 30 x 25 x 15 mm, from British Columbia, Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small, beautiful corundum-sapphire specimen was collected from the Revelstoke region of British Columbia. This material comes from a high-alpine occurrence originally discovered by the late Canadian prospector Herb Hyder, a great friend and inspiration to me. Rock Rush now owns the claim and hand-mined and supplied this specimen from this remote location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis raw mineral specimen features striking parti sapphire crystals hosted on a pale, contrasting light-green \u003cspan\u003echrysotile-antigorite\u003c\/span\u003e matrix. The sapphires in this specimen range in colour and\/or display distinct color zoning, including shades of icy blue to white, soft pink to lavender, and patches of dark blue. This rough crystal specimen looks great from all angles and features well-defined crystalline structures with stepped crystal faces and unique natural surface etching. Under ultraviolet light, the corundum in this specimen glows with a soft pink fluorescence, explaining the pink undertones in this blue sapphire, as it has chromium-bearing geochemistry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"\u003eWeight: 17.20 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\"\u003eDimensions: 30 x 25 x 15 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\"\u003eThis specimen ships in a small specimen jar to keep it protected. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fireweed Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71453706977533,"sku":"Speci033","price":480.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4341\/5293\/files\/DSC00058_9dc06e9d-6eef-4ddf-a4da-90921f140c7c.jpg?v=1791066656"},{"product_id":"bi-colour-sapphire-specimen-25-x-20-x-8-mm-from-british-columbia-canada","title":"Bi-Colour Sapphire Specimen, 25 x 20 x 8 mm, from British Columbia, Canada","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis raw corundum specimen was collected from a high-alpine occurrence in the Revelstoke region of British Columbia, discovered by the late prospector Herb Hyder. This claim is now owned by Rock Rush, who provided me with this specimen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen hosts a well-defined, semi-transparent zoned purple-magenta to dark blue sapphire hexagonal corundum crystal, with an excellent stepped or record-keeper etched face. This crystal measures approximately 7 x 5.5 mm and sits on a light green chrysotile-antigorite and brown-beige amphibole matrix. \u003c\/span\u003eUnder ultraviolet light, the corundum glows a vivid bright red-to-magenta pink fluorescence, reflecting its chromium-bearing composition. This unique piece highlights exceptional Canadian gem geochemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"\u003eWeight: 6 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\"\u003eDimensions: 25 x 20 x 8 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\"\u003eThis specimen ships in a small jar box for protection, with a label to keep it categorized in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fireweed Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71767177691389,"sku":"Speci052","price":695.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4341\/5293\/files\/DSC00976.jpg?v=1793419479"}],"url":"https:\/\/fireweedminerals.ca\/collections\/featured-mineral-specimens.oembed","provider":"Fireweed Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}