Marcasite

Name: Marcasite
SKU: 33171-PT
Price: 150.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

33171-PT Category: USA - Various Species and Localities

Ives Quarry, Racine, Wisconson

USA

Dimensions: 6.9x5.0x4.4 cm

Largest crystal size: 20 mm

Price: CA

$150.00

This old specimen features sharp, well-crystallized marcasite crystals up to 20 mm, dating back to the 1960s or 70s, some blades are broken but most are intact and most importantly shows no signs of deterioration. The Ives Quarry, a large urban quarry located on the northern edge of Racine, has workings on both sides of Highway 32, connected by a tunnel beneath the highway. This breccia zone has yielded excellent "smoky" calcite crystals and sulfides, notably including superb marcasite crystals such as those seen in this specimen. This particular piece exemplifies the high-quality marcasite that the Ives Quarry is known for.

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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.

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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