Vanadinite

Name: Vanadinite
SKU: 33224-PT
Price: 250.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

33224-PT Category: Morocco - Various Species and Localities Tag: Featured

Mibladen mining district, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region

Morocco

Dimensions: 4.0x3.2x1.7 cm

Largest crystal size: 9 mm

Price: CA

$250.00

This is a noteworthy and quite unusual specimen featuring lustrous, translucent elongated vanadinite prisms with a rich brick-red colour. The crystals are dramatically clustered together in blocky to tabular formations, displaying distinct colour zones and striking skeletal features. The crystals show reddish-orange to reddish-brown hues, with lighter-coloured caps and pinacoid terminations, reaching up to 0.9 cm across. This specimen stands out due to its unique crystal habit, gemmy quality, and overall richness. Dr. Tarassoff acquired this specimen from a French dealer at the Montreal Gem and Mineral Club Show in 1980. Given its extraordinary clarity, gemminess, and unusual morphology, this piece is a great example from Mibladen, which is renowned for its fine vanadinites.

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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.

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