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Scheelite

Name: Scheelite
SKU: 32625-PT
Availability: OutOfStock

32625-PT Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion

Hollinger Mine, Timmins, Ontario

Canada

Dimensions: 5.7x3.2x2.0 cm

Price: CA

This specimen is a rich chunk of scheelite embedded in rock, notable for its characteristic blue-white fluorescence under ultraviolet light, marking it as an excellent piece from a historic mine. The section of quartz vein features a substantial clot of orange scheelite intersected by numerous veinlets of greasy-white quartz. This classic Timmins camp vein material is distinctively fluorescent, although seriously lacking in gold content (ie none). The mine from which this specimen originates was discovered in 1909 and operated from 1910 until 1968, contributing to its historical significance. The quartz vein and scheelite composition exemplify the mineralogical characteristics typical of the Timmins camp, renowned for its rich gold deposits.

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This specimen comes from the collection of Peter Tarassoff, a prominent figure in mineralogy, particularly known for his work at Mont Saint-Hilaire (MSH). His diligent collecting and examination efforts have led him to be the first to identify at least 35 species and discover 12 new species, not only at MSH but also at other alkaline localities. Dubbed the "Dean" of Mont Saint-Hilaire collectors, Peter was honoured with the naming of the new species petarasite in 1980. He has authored or co-authored numerous mineralogical articles and has been a member of the Mineralogical Association of Canada since 1964 and the Mineralogical Society of America for over 30 years. Additionally, Peter has volunteered at the Redpath Museum for the past 21 years. In recognition of his significant contributions to mineralogy, Dr. Peter Tarassoff was awarded the 2017 Pinch Medal by the Mineralogical Association of Canada.

Peter's dedication to systematic collecting, curating his collection, and maintaining an archive of detailed historical and scientific information has greatly benefited the mineral sciences community both in Canada and globally. All specimens from this collection come with the original P. Tarassoff collection label.

Note: All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD). International customers are charged in CAD, exchange rate is calculated automatically by your bank/paypal upon checkout.

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