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Scholzite

Name: Scholzite
SKU: 33167-PT
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33167-PT Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion

Reaphook Hill Zinc Mine, Flinders Range, South Australia

Australia

Dimensions: 6.0x6.5x2.0 cm

Price: CA

This specimen features a crust of colourless, acicular scholzite crystals on a limonite gossan, representing an exceptionally rich example of this rare calcium-zinc phosphate species. Scholzite is a hydrated calcium zinc phosphate, and while Reaphook Hill in Australia is not the type locality, it is widely regarded as one of the finest sources for this mineral. Specimens of this quality are rare and highly sought after by collectors.

This piece boasts a well-protected cavity of characteristic translucent prisms of sharp and lustrous, white-golden, acicular needles. This is a classic example of the material. This particular piece was acquired by Dr. Tarassoff in 1975 through an exchange with W. Birch, Curator of Minerals at the National Museum of Victoria.

For more information on scholzite, refer to Mineralogical Magazine, vol. 39, June 1974, pages 684-695.

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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.

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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