Natrolite

Name: Natrolite
SKU: 33565-PT
Availability: InStock

33565-PT Category: Australia - Various Species and Localities

Flinders area, Morninfton Peninsula Shire, Victoria

Australia

Dimensions: 6.3x5.6x4.6 cm

Price: CA

$100.00

This specimen features a palm-sized piece of green-grey basalt with a prominent natrolite crystal-filled gmelinite-lined vug, showcasing acicular sprays of white natrolite needles. It originates from the Flinders area, a highly productive zeolite collecting region along the coastline between Cape Schanck and the township of Flinders on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

The first recorded mineral description from Flinders dates back to 1854, documented by A.R.C. Selwyn, Victoria's first Government Mineral Surveyor. His report noted zeolites such as analcime, chabazite, gmelinite, and natrolite. The basalts of the Flinders plateau are part of the widespread Older Volcanics, covering the southeastern portion of the Mornington Peninsula. This Dana locality has produced many attractive zeolite specimens over the years, making it a notable source for collectors.

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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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