Lot # 178 - Thomsonite Egg Collection: Polished Zeolite Specimens fr Lake Superior

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 02-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 09-Dec-2025 9:57:00 PM
Current bid:

$51.00

Highest bidder:

H2babe

Auction has ended

Description :

Thomsonite Egg Collection: Polished Zeolite Specimens from Lake Superior

This set of twenty thomsonite eggs showcases the rare zeolite mineral in a polished, egg-shaped form, arranged in a grid tray for display. Each specimen reflects the unique geological beauty and mineral diversity of the Lake Superior region.

Material and Mineral Composition

  • Mineral Type: Thomsonite is a rare member of the zeolite group, composed of hydrated sodium calcium aluminum silicate.

  • Formation: Found in vesicles of volcanic basalt, especially along the North Shore of Lake Superior, where ancient lava flows created ideal conditions for zeolite crystallization.

Collectibility and Significance

  • Rarity: Thomsonite is among the rarest zeolites, prized for its aesthetic qualities and limited geographic occurrence.

  • Symbolism: Egg shapes are often associated with renewal and protection, adding symbolic depth to their geological appeal.

  • Use: Primarily ornamental, these eggs are used in display collections, lapidary arts, and educational contexts.



Dimensions : 1 in W

Auction History

Highest bidder is H2babe

Date Bid User
08-Dec-2025 4:01:57 PM $51.00 H2babe
08-Dec-2025 8:24:13 AM $43.00 pearls77
06-Dec-2025 1:30:40 PM $31.00 Dakiam
06-Dec-2025 12:37:55 PM $30.00 Wisewillow
06-Dec-2025 12:37:55 PM $30.00 GingerSiren
06-Dec-2025 11:35:58 AM $27.00 Wisewillow
05-Dec-2025 9:47:43 PM $21.00 Dakiam
05-Dec-2025 9:19:38 PM $17.00 GingerSiren
05-Dec-2025 8:18:25 AM $14.00 Dakiam
05-Dec-2025 8:18:25 AM $13.00 FaksofLife
03-Dec-2025 2:35:08 PM $11.00 Dakiam
03-Dec-2025 11:30:24 AM $9.00 Paradise13
02-Dec-2025 8:06:57 PM $6.00 Salish Sailor
02-Dec-2025 2:37:56 PM $5.00 BlueKali

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