Our Suppliers for these wonderful Glacial Concretions... that we have sold for many years... have retired. However, we were able to make one last purchase from them. We once again have some more very fine concretions to offer our customers.

Clay stone glacial concretions are known by many names around the world. For example, they are called “Imatra Stones” in Finland, “Fairy Stones” in Scotland, Ireland and Quebec, and “Mud-babies” or “Clay Dogs” in Connecticut.

The stones we offer were picked on the shores of the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada, these pebbles have been formed thousands of years ago. They are made of fine sand and clay, solidified by nature. The originality and the forms of these stones are a phenomenon unique to Northern Quebec, especially on the bottom of the big Lakes with a glacier origin. The superior face of the concretion is usually smooth and regular as for the interior face, it is often rough with puffed up spheres. The irregular lines on certain stones are caused by the traces left by miniature worms or organic remains which were fossilized thousands of years ago. As if the earth wanted to keep them in the memory...

The Algonquins called them “Fairy Stones” and often carried them as luck charms when they went on fishing or hunting expedition. The lovers offered the most beautiful “Fairy Stones” to their loved ones. The biggest specimens occupied a place of honor in their homes, or according to the legend, these stones assured a protection against the bad spirits. They also brought good health and prosperity to the occupants of the premises.

These “FAIRY STONES” are at the origin of the name “HARRICANA RIVER”. In fact, when the first ALGONQUINS come up the river towards Abitibi, a stop on these beaches made them realize the presence of these pebbles which for them, strangely looked like “BISCUITS”. This is the reason why they named the river “HARRICANA” which means: “RIVER OF THE BISCUITS” in the ALGONQUIN language.

These specimens are found in the soft deposits of the Quaternary where they were found in the ponds having occupied the depression of the retreat of the glacial front; subsequently they were carried by the water and deposited on the shores of the lakes and rivers.

Some Clay Concretions emerge from the ground but the majority of these stones are collected by digging the clay soil delicately in order to avoid any breaking or distortion and preserve their authenticity. Stones are different colors based upon their discovery location. Once found, the stones are cleaned and dried. A light coat of sealant is then applied to bring a sheen and prevent scratching. This coating also prevents the natural oils in your fingers from discoloring the specimen. These can easily be returned to their uncoated natural state by soaking the specimen in 1 cup of warm water with 2 tablespoons of vinegar for 15 minutes. Brush the stone gently with a toothbrush, rinse well several times and dry. You now have the natural specimen.

Glacial Concretion 1 (3)
Glacial Concretion 1 (2)
Glacial Concretion 1 (3) Glacial Concretion 1 (2)
Item # 1GC11222101

Natural Glacial Concretion "Circle of Love"

$49.00

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"Circle of Love"

This concretion from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada.

This specimen weighs 8.3 oz or 0.52 lb (236g)

and measures 4.6 x 3.5 x 0.33 inches (116 x 90 x 8.4mm)

Glacial Concretion 2 (2)
Glacial Concretion 2 (3)
Glacial Concretion 2 (2) Glacial Concretion 2 (3)
Item # 2GC11222160

Natural Glacial Concretion "I Spy"

$39.00

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“ I Spy”

This concretion from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada reminds us of resting on a cloud

This specimen weighs 1.48oz (42g)

and measures 1.9 x 1.5 x 0.36 inches (50 x 39 x 9.25mm)

Glacial Concretion 3 (3)
Glacial Concretion 3 (2)
Glacial Concretion 3 (3) Glacial Concretion 3 (2)
Item # 3GC11222190

Natural Glacial Concretion "Holding On"

$54.00

“ Holding On”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 3.6 oz or 0.22 lb (102g)

and measures 3.3 x 2.2 x 0.35 inches (83 x 57 x 9mm)

Glacial Concretion 4 (3)
Glacial Concretion 4 (2)
Glacial Concretion 4 (3) Glacial Concretion 4 (2)
Item # 4GC11222160

Natural Glacial Concretion "Exciting"

$32.00

“ Exciting”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 1 oz (30g)

and measures 1.9 x 1.3 x 0.21 inches (50 x 32 x 5.5mm)

Glacial Concretion 5 (2)
Glacial Concretion 5 (3)
Glacial Concretion 5 (2) Glacial Concretion 5 (3)
Item # 5GC11222101

Natural Glacial Concretion "Together"

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“Together”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 4.16oz or 0.26 lb (119g)

and measures 4.2 x 3.1 x 0.24 inches (108 x 79 x 6.1mm)

Glacial Concretion 6 (2)
Glacial Concretion 6 (3)
Glacial Concretion 6 (2) Glacial Concretion 6 (3)
Item # 6GC11222111

Natural Glacial Concretion "Family Love"

$52.00

“Family Love”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 10.1oz or 0.64 lb (288g)

and measures 4.8 x 3.7 x 0.35 inches (121 x 94 x 8.9mm)

Glacial Concretion 7 (2)
Glacial Concretion 7 (3)
Glacial Concretion 7 (2) Glacial Concretion 7 (3)
Item # 7GC11222160

Natural Glacial Concretion "Cat Nap"

$32.00

“Cat Nap”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 0.78oz (22.5g)

and measures 1.8 x 1.18 x 0.15 inches (45 x 30 x 3.8mm)

Glacial Concretion 8 (2)
Glacial Concretion 8 (3)
Glacial Concretion 8 (2) Glacial Concretion 8 (3)
Item # 8GC11222190

Natural Glacial Concretion "Hide n Seek"

$54.00

“Hide n Seek”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 3.1oz or 0.19 lb (88g)

and measures 3.2 x 2.2 x 0.28 inches (81 x 58 x 7.2mm)

Glacial Concretion 9 (2)
Glacial Concretion 9 (3)
Glacial Concretion 9 (2) Glacial Concretion 9 (3)
Item # 9GC11222111

Natural Glacial Concretion "Calming"

$52.00

“Calming”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 7.8oz or 0.48 lb (221g)

and measures 4.8 x 3.5 x 0.3 inches (123 x 89 x 7.7mm)

Glacial Concretion 10 (2)
Glacial Concretion 10 (3)
Glacial Concretion 10 (2) Glacial Concretion 10 (3)
Item # 10GC11222190

Natural Glacial Concretion "Warm Love"

$54.00

“Warm Love”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 3.1 or 0.19 lb(88.5g)

and measures 3.3 x 2.3 x 0.26 inches (84 x 59 x 6.7mm)

Glacial Concretion 11 (2)
Glacial Concretion 11 (3)
Glacial Concretion 11 (2) Glacial Concretion 11 (3)
Item # 11GC11220820

Natural Glacial Concretion "Happy Times"

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“Happy Times”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs (7g)

and measures 1.5 x 0.46 x 0.12 inches (38 x 11.75 x 3.25mm)

Glacial Concretion 12 (2)
Glacial Concretion 12 (3)
Glacial Concretion 12 (2) Glacial Concretion 12 (3)
Item # 12GC11222101

Natural Glacial Concretion "Duology"

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“Duology”(like twins...)

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 5.8oz 0.36 lb (165g)

and measures 4.1 x 2.8 x 0.33 inches (105 x 70 x 8.5mm)

Glacial Concretion 13 (3)
Glacial Concretion 13 (2)
Glacial Concretion 13 (3) Glacial Concretion 13 (2)
Item # 13GC11222160

Natural Glacial Concretion "Sky High"

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“Sky High”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 1.1oz (33g)

and measures 2 x 1.2 x 0.475 inches (52 x 30 x 12mm)

Glacial Concretion 14 (2)
Glacial Concretion 14 (3)
Glacial Concretion 14 (2) Glacial Concretion 14 (3)
Item # 14GC11222101

Natural Glacial Concretion "Satisfied"

$49.00

“Satisfied”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 5.2oz 0.32 lb (149g)

and measures 4.2 x 3.3 x 0.27 inches (106 x 85 x 6.9mm)

Glacial Concretion 15 (2)
Glacial Concretion 15 (3)
Glacial Concretion 15 (2) Glacial Concretion 15 (3)
Item # 15GC11222121

Natural Glacial Concretion "All Stirred Up"

$54.00

“All Stirred Up”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 7.7oz or 0.47 lb (218g)

and measures 7.7 x 4.7 x 0.54 inches (121 x 121 x 13.8mm)

Glacial Concretions 16 (1)
Glacial Concretions 16 (2)
Glacial Concretions 16 (1) Glacial Concretions 16 (2)
Item # 16GC09219001

Natural Glacial Concretion "Caught"

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“Caught”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 5.2oz 0.32 lb (148g)

and measures 4.8 x 3.7 x 0.33 inches 123 x 95 x 8.5mm)

“Caught”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 5.2oz 0.32 lb (148g)

and measures 4.8 x 3.7 x 0.33 inches 123 x 95 x 8.5mm)

Glacial Concretion 17 (3)
Glacial Concretion 17 (2)
Glacial Concretion 17 (3) Glacial Concretion 17 (2)
Item # 17GC11222160

Natural Glacial Concretion "Shadow Twins"

$39.00

“Shadow Twins”

from the Harricana River, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada

This specimen weighs 0.78oz (22.5g)

and measures 2.1 x 1.6 x 0.3 inches (54 x 41 x 8.5mm)