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Chabazite

Name: Chabazite
SKU: 33566-PT
Availability: OutOfStock

33566-PT Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion

Vaňov, Ústí nad Labem District, Ústí nad Labem Region

Czech Republic

Dimensions: 6.6x4.3x3.0 cm

Price: CA

This lovely miniature display specimen features pseudo-rhombic (though actually triclinic) chabazite crystals with exceptional glassy translucency and a delicate champagne hue. The crystals rest on the base of a basaltic cavity. A classic zeolite specimen from the historic Bohemian region of the Czech Republic.

This locality emerged suddenly in 1995 due to a rockslide and subsequent slope movements. The surface volcanic rocks, including basaltic lavas and associated clastics, were deposited here atop the Cretaceous sandstones of the Merboltic Formation. An excellent old-time specimen from this notable zeolite-producing region.

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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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