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Beusite

Name: Beusite
SKU: 33247-PT
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33247-PT Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion

Pegmatite No. 22 (Gottcha Claim), North Group, Cross Lake, Manitoba

Canada

Dimensions: 3.2x3.0x2.0 cm

Price: CA

This specimen originates from Pegmatite No. 22, formerly known as the (much catchier) "Gottcha Claim", situated on an island in Cross Lake, Manitoba. The deposit occurs along the shoreline of one or more small islands, depending on water levels. Beusite, a rare manganese phosphate mineral, typically ranges in colour from reddish to pink. In this specimen, fine-grained, flesh-coloured beusite can be seen in patches throughout the specimen, occurring alongside other unidentified phosphates within a complex granite pegmatite. Beusite is known from only three granitic pegmatite localities within the Superior Province of the Canadian Shield.

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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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