Fluorapatite (var. Manganapatite)

Name: Fluorapatite (var. Manganapatite)
SKU: 33253-PT
Availability: InStock

33253-PT Category: USA - Various Species and Localities

Keyes Mine, Orange, New Hampshire

USA

Dimensions: 6.0x48x4.1 cm

Largest crystal size: 8 mm

Price: CA

$140.00

This attractive miniature specimen features a sharp, hexagonal blue fluorapatite crystal of the manganoan variety (manganapatite), perched on a milky white feldspar matrix with associated muscovite. An impressive and uncommon specimen from the lesser-known pegmatites of the U.S. East Coast. The fluorapatite exhibits a slight orange-yellow fluorescence under shortwave UV light. A choice specimen with no damage, making it an excellent addition for collectors of pegmatite minerals.

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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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