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Maldonite

Name: Maldonite
SKU: 32885-PT
Price: 550.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

32885-PT Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion Tag: Rare

Maldon, Victoria

Australia

Dimensions: 2.5x4.5x2.5 cm

Price: CA

This specimen features silver-white granular maldonite running through iron-stained quartz in several different spots. Maldonite is an isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing bismuth and gold, making it a rare and significant find. This particular specimen was most likely collected at "Nugget Reef," a locality known for producing such minerals.

As a type locality piece, it holds particular value, having been originally collected by H. K. Worner in 1973. Dr. Tarassoff acquired the specimen during a trip to Melbourne, Australia, in 1974. Maldonite specimens from the type locality are highly sought after, and the association with iron-stained quartz adds further aesthetic and scientific appeal.

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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 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, Peter 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.

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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