Azurite

Name: Azurite
SKU: 33602-PT
Availability: InStock

33602-PT Category: Morocco - Various Species and Localities

Kerrouchene, Moyen (Middle) Atlas Mountains, Khenifra Prov.

Morocco

Dimensions: 2.6x1.8x1.6 cm

Price: CA

$65.00

This specimen features two thick, blocky, and highly lustrous deep blue azurite crystals from Kerrouchene, Morocco. One crystal exhibits a stocky prismatic form with a stepped, ratcheted termination, while the other displays a more defined wedge-shaped prism habit.

Though there is minor edge wear, as seen in the photos, these crystals remain an attractive and well-preserved example of classic Moroccan azurite. A fine vintage specimen dating back to the 70s or 80s.

--

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

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.

1 2 Next »