
Canyonite Sky LTD
Canyonite Sky 14ct Collector Grade Gemstone
$210.00
Canyonite Sky Cabochons are Raman Spectroscopy Verified and represent one of the rarest lapidary materials ever documented. Each cabochon is cut from a singular mineral matrix in which Papagoite, Ajoite, and Shattuckite naturally coexist—a combination already considered exceptional on its own. What elevates Canyonite Sky into a class entirely its own is the matrix itself.
Unlike typical silica hosts, Canyonite Sky formed within a chalcedony structure caught mid-transition, recrystallizing toward quartz but never completing the process. This arrested transformation resulted in a microcrystalline architecture that is neither true chalcedony nor quartz, but a geological state rarely — if ever — preserved in nature.
Extensive comparisons against global mineralogical references, including Mindat.org, RRUFF, and other academic collections, reveal no documented parallel material exhibiting this exact mineral assemblage within an unfinished chalcedony-to-quartz matrix.
• One-of-a-kind and permanently finite
• Professionally cut to showcase depth, translucency, and internal mineral landscapes
• Ideal for museum-grade jewelry, archival collections, and elite lapidary work
• Single-Deposit Provenance-This material comes from a non-repeatable discovery. Once exhausted, no additional material of this type is expected.
Canyonite Sky Cabochons are not simply gemstones — they are documented geological anomalies rendered wearable.
Canyonite Sky Laboratory Point System
| Attribute | Description | Scoring Range |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Inclusions | Density, definition, and quality of copper-silicate inclusions (Papagoite, Ajoite, Shattuckite, Chrysocolla, etc.) | 0–10 points |
| Color in Inclusions | Hue strength, saturation, and contrast of blue, teal, or sky tones within inclusion zones under full-spectrum light. | 0–10 points |
| Translucency | Degree of light transmission and internal illumination through the chalcedony matrix. | 0–10 points |
Scoring and Grade Assignment
| Grade | Total Points | Quality Classification | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS5 | 27–30 | Museum Grade | Exceptional inclusions, vivid celestial coloration, and luminous translucency. Near-perfect matrix harmony. |
| CS4 | 23–26 | Collector Grade | Strong inclusions, vibrant color saturation, balanced translucency, and excellent structural coherence. |
| CS3 | 18–22 | Gem Grade | Visible inclusions, moderate color intensity, sub-translucent glow; minor irregularities accepted. |
| CS2 | 13–17 | Holistic Grade | Soft inclusions, muted sky coloration, limited translucency; grounding and stable. |
| CS1 | 0–12 | Foundational Grade | Minimal inclusions or color; fully opaque; raw elemental matrix suitable for study or lapidary work. |
Attribute Breakdown
1. Mineral Inclusions (0–10 pts)
| Score | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 9–10 | Abundant, sharply defined, rare mineral inclusions |
| 7–8 | Strong inclusions, well-dispersed with visible copper-silicate structures |
| 5–6 | Moderate inclusions, partial visibility under magnification |
| 3–4 | Sparse inclusions, faint presence of copper minerals |
| 0–2 | Indistinct, minimal inclusions or matrix dominant |
2. Color in Inclusions (0–10 pts)
| Score | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 9–10 | Exceptional vibrancy — vivid electric blues or teals with high contrast |
| 7–8 | Strong color intensity, distinct hue with balanced tone |
| 5–6 | Moderate saturation, balanced but less vivid |
| 3–4 | Faint or patchy coloration, low contrast |
| 0–2 | Minimal or absent color expression |
3. Translucency (0–10 pts)
| Score | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 9–10 | Superior translucency to semi-transparency; radiant internal illumination |
| 7–8 | Moderate translucency; soft internal glow |
| 5–6 | Sub-translucent; partial light penetration visible in zones |
| 3–4 | Mostly opaque; limited translucency near edges |
| 0–2 | Fully opaque; no internal light transmission |
Canyonite mineral inclusions are confirmed through Raman and XRD analyses to verify mineral identity and structural phases wherever inclusion analysis is possible.

