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A different kind of rarity

unique to the American Southwest

DISTINGUISHED BY RARE PAPAGOITE,

AJOITE AND RARE MINERAL INCLUSIONS

Discovered in 2025 in Southern Arizona, Canyonite stands out as a uniqueness unmatched by any gemstone on earth.
* All Canyonite pieces are verified by a Raman Spectroscopy Analysis Report and include a Certificate of Authenticity.

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“A beautiful and exceptionally rare material of unique geologic origin.”

Scott Schaefer - former director of Weis Earth Science Museum

Canyonite Stone callouts identifying microscopic views.

Mineral Composition & Rarity

Canyonite is not a single mineral, but a naturally occurring mineral assemblage formed within an ultra-rare translucent chalcedony matrix. Each specimen contains a unique combination of copper-bearing minerals that crystallized together under exceptional geological conditions in Southern Arizona.

The result is a gemstone of extraordinary complexity—no two stones are ever alike.

Translucent Chalcedony Matrix

Ultra-Rare

The foundation of Canyonite is a naturally translucent chalcedony matrix, an exceptionally uncommon host rock for complex copper mineral assemblages. This translucency allows light to pass through the stone, creating internal depth and dimensionality rarely seen in copper-bearing compositions.

Papagoite

Extremely Rare

Papagoite is one of the rarest copper silicate minerals, known from few localities worldwide. Within Canyonite, it occurs as vibrant blue crystalline formations suspended in the translucent matrix. Its presence is highly prized by collectors and is seldom encountered in gem-quality material.

Ajoite

Very Rare

Ajoite is a rare hydrated copper silicate commonly associated with quartz and best known for occurring as inclusions within it. In Canyonite, ajoite contributes soft blue-green hues and delicate internal patterning, enhancing the stone’s visual complexity.

Shattuckite

Rare

Shattuckite is a copper silicate mineral known for its deep blue coloration and limited global occurrence. Within Canyonite, it appears as concentrated zones of blue that add contrast and saturation against the lighter chalcedony matrix.

Chrysocolla

Rare

Chrysocolla is a secondary copper mineral recognized for its blue-green tones. In Canyonite, it occurs as layered or mottled inclusions, contributing subtle color variation and geological interest to the stone’s internal structure.

Brochantite

Rare

Brochantite is a copper sulfate mineral that forms under specific oxidation conditions. Its presence within Canyonite is uncommon and appears as subdued green crystalline textures, reflecting the stone’s complex formation environment.

Crystal Cuprite

Uncommon

Crystal cuprite, a copper oxide mineral, appears as red to dark maroon well-formed crystalline inclusions within Canyonite. Such crystals are uncommon, as cuprite more often occurs in massive form rather than developing intact crystal faces. Their contrast against the blue mineral matrix adds depth and internal definition.

Tenorite

Uncommon

Tenorite, a copper oxide mineral, occurs as dark to black inclusions within Canyonite. It is uncommon due to its formation under narrow, high-oxidation conditions and its tendency to alter into other copper minerals over time. When preserved, tenorite provides geologically significant evidence of the stone’s oxidation history.

Rosasite

Rare

Rosasite is a copper–zinc carbonate mineral that contributes muted green tones within Canyonite. Its occurrence further distinguishes each specimen as a naturally occurring, one-of-a-kind mineral composition.

A Naturally Unrepeatable Gemstone

Because Canyonite forms through a rare convergence of mineral-rich fluids, silica saturation, and specific oxidation conditions, each stone is inherently unique. The combination of translucent chalcedony and multiple rare copper minerals makes Canyonite a geological phenomenon rather than a conventional gemstone.

No treatments. No enhancements. No replication.

Canyonite represents a class of gemstone defined not by a single mineral, but by an extraordinary geological event.