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Fluorapophyllite, Harmotome, Calcite

Name: Fluorapophyllite, Harmotome, Calcite
SKU: 33571-PT
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33571-PT Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion Tag: Twin

190m level, Korsnäs Lead Mine, Korsnäs, Ostrobothnia

Finland

Dimensions: 10.5x9.9x3.6 cm

Price: CA

This rare and striking two-sided small cabinet specimen comes from the now-extinct Korsnäs lead mine in Finland. One side is coated with sharp, pearlescent, greyish-white harmotome crystals of various sizes, originally mislabeled as calcite. Many appear to be twinned. The opposite side features a vuggy matrix densely covered in numerous gemmy, greenish-yellow apophyllite crystals, with a few calcite crystals nestled within a protected cavity.

Korsnäs, located 40 km south of Vaasa, was a lead deposit locality, now completely closed, with only scattered rock remnants remaining. Access to the old mine area requires permission from the local city office. This is an exceptional and rare combination specimen, an excellent addition for collectors of Finnish minerals or unique European localities.

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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.

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.

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