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Parisite

Name: Parisite
SKU: 32563-PT
Availability: InStock

32563-PT Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion Tag: Rare

Snowbird Mine, Alberton, Montana

USA

Dimensions: 3.9x3.0x3.2 cm

Largest crystal size: 14 mm

Price: CA

This specimen features a cluster of Parisite-(Ce) crystals from the Snowbird Mine in Alberton, Montana, a classic locality for the species. Parisite-(Ce) is rarely found in fine display specimens, and the examples from the Snowbird Mine are among the best. This miniature specimen includes several slender, deep reddish-brown prismatic crystals with flat terminations on the matrix. Although most of the crystals have contact points and the piece is not damage-free, it remains a valuable reference specimen from this lesser-known mine, which operated briefly for fluorite in the 1950s. These crystals are fairly rare nowadays!

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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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