Sphalerite , Siderite

Name: Sphalerite , Siderite
SKU: 32596-PT
Price: 100.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

32596-PT Category: Canada (Yukon) - Rapid Creek Phosphates, Baryte, and Rare Minerals

Gambler Mine, Keno Hill, Yukon

Canada

Dimensions: 4.5x4.0x2.2 cm

Price: CA

$100.00

This specimen features a combination of sphalerite, siderite, and galena from the Gambler Mine, one of the many operations extracting lead, zinc, and silver from the Keno Hill region in Canada's Yukon Territory. The mineral deposits in this area are typically found in veins or lodes along fault zones. The Gambler Mine is part of a larger cluster of silver-lead-zinc mines on Keno Hill and Galena Hill, which were significant producers of silver, lead, zinc, and cadmium during the 1940s and 1950s. The townsite of Keno City, located between Keno and Sourdough Hills, serves as the local centre for this historically important mining district.

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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 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, 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.

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