Anatase, Rutile, Adularia

Name: Anatase, Rutile, Adularia
SKU: 33570-PT
Availability: InStock

33570-PT Category: Europe - Various Species and Localities

Vordere Chollergrabe, Lärchultini, Binn, Goms, Valais

Switzerland

Dimensions: 7.0x3.9x4.5 cm

Largest crystal size: 2 mm

Price: CA

$70.00

This is a palm-sized specimen featuring numerous dark brown, bipyramidal anatase crystals, resting on a bed of clear adularia and accompanied by acicular rutile, as well as a delicate mesh-like network of rutile on one face of a schist matrix. Sourced from the renowned Swiss Alpine region, this piece originates from the picturesque Lärchultini mountain area, known for producing high-quality alpine mineral specimens. A fine example of the classic anatase-adularia-rutile association from this historic locality.

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This specimen comes from the collection of Dr. 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. Additionally, Peter has volunteered at the Redpath Museum for the past 21 years, where he was formally appointed the Honorary Curator of Mineralogy. In recognition of his significant contributions to mineralogy, Peter was awarded the 2017 Pinch Medal by the Mineralogical Association of Canada. All specimens from this collection come with the original P. Tarassoff collection label.

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