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Azurite

Name: Azurite
SKU: 33227-PT
Availability: OutOfStock

33227-PT Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion

N'Changa West Mine, Chingola Dist., Copperbelt Prov.

Zambia

Dimensions: 4.3x3.2x2.6 cm

Price: CA

Mineral specimens of any variety are rare from this lesser-known copper and cobalt mine in Zambia, especially from the early mining period before the 1960s. This specimen displays finely foliated azurite with minor malachite, set on virtually no limonite matrix, reflecting a unique geological signature from the region. Acquired before Zambia's mineral market gained attention, this piece was a gift to Dr. Tarassoff from his colleague J. R. Rowling in 1957, representing an uncommon and historically significant find from this African 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.

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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