Uranophane

Name: Uranophane
SKU: 32781-D
Availability: InStock

32781-D Category: Canada (Ontario, Grenville and Northern) - Various Species and Localities, Grant Quarry, Quadville, Thunder Bay, Atikokan, Tory Hill, et al. Tags: Featured, Radioactive, Rare

Faraday (Madawaska) Mine, Hastings co., Ontario

Canada

Dimensions: 5.5x4.3x3.3 cm

Largest crystal size: 7 mm

Price: CA

$225.00

This specimen features a bright yellow tuft of acicular needles of the rare radioactive mineral forming within cavity of a hematite-stained, altered pegmatite matrix. These specimens are from the Faraday/Madawaska Mine, a former uranium mine with a rich history. Discovered in 1953, Faraday Uranium Mines Ltd. began underground development in 1954, with production running from 1957 to 1964. The mine resumed operations in 1975 under Madawaska Mines Ltd., continuing until 1982 when the mine was finally closed.

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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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