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Pyrite, Galena, Quartz

Name: Pyrite, Galena, Quartz
SKU: 33576-PT
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33576-PT Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion

Casapalca Mine, Chicla Dist., Huarochiri Prov., Lima

Peru

Dimensions: 7.5x4.7x3.2 cm

Price: CA

This striking specimen from the renowned Casapalca Mine in Peru features incredibly lustrous, sharp, well-striated pyrite pyritohedrons with mirror-bright, brass-yellow faces. These exceptional crystals are beautifully complemented by glassy, water-clear quartz needles and sharp, battleship-gray skeletal galena crystals, a visually stunning combo. The Casapalca is famous for producing world-class pyritohedral pyrite. This specimen represents a prime example of the superb combination material that emerged during the mine’s peak production years, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection.

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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

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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