Fluorapatite, Siderite, Lazulite

Name: Fluorapatite, Siderite, Lazulite
SKU: 32614-PT
Price: 130.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

32614-PT Category: Canada (Yukon) - Rapid Creek Phosphates, Baryte, and Rare Minerals

Rapid Creek, Dawson Mining Dist., Yukon

Canada

Dimensions: 6.4x3.4x2.1 cm

Price: CA

$130.00

This specimen features a plate covered in clear fluorapatite with a patches of gemmy siderite and lazulite. It is a very nice example of the rare phosphates that come from this remote locality. It originates from the famous phosphate occurrence at Rapid Creek in the Yukon. We don't see much new material coming from this remote locality, a wonderful specimen! Collected by Michel Hebert in 1988.

*For more info on the locality check out the 1992 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 23, # 4.

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This specimen comes from the collection of 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 and the Mineralogical Society of America for over 30 years. Additionally, Peter has volunteered at the Redpath Museum for the past 21 years. In recognition of his significant contributions to mineralogy, Dr. Peter Tarassoff 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.

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