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Gittinsite, Eudialyte, Vlasonite

Name: Gittinsite, Eudialyte, Vlasonite
SKU: 33250-PT
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33250-PT Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion Tag: Fluorescent

Kipawa alkaline complex, Les Lacs-du-Témiscamingue, Témiscamingue RCM, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Québec

Canada

Dimensions: 4.3x4.2x2.6 cm

Price: CA

This specimen from the Kipawa Alkaline Complex in Québec features a unique association of three rare zirconium silicates:

White gittinsite, for which the Kipawa Alkaline Complex is the type locality
Yellow-brownish vlasovite, displaying a cleaved texture
Vibrant pinkish-red eudialyte, forming the primary matrix

A glassy, translucent, golden-amber vlasovite crystal is embedded within the pink-red eudialyte matrix, while a white rind of gittinsite surrounds the vlasovite. Both vlasovite and gittinsite are exceptionally rare, occurring in only a handful of alkaline massifs worldwide. This piece represents a superb example of their rare coexistence. Vlasovite exhibits bright yellow fluorescence under short-wave UV light. Specimens of this caliber are increasingly difficult to find on the market, making this a must-have for collectors of rare species or unique associations.

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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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