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Vesuvianite

Name: Vesuvianite
SKU: 32360-PT
Price: 200.00 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

32360-PT Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion

Jeffrey Mine, Val des Sources (Asbestos), Quebec

Canada

Dimensions: 3.6x3.0x1.6 cm

Price: CA

This specimen features one main vesuvianite crystal showing a classic manganoan purple prism with a light green terminations. This piece is an excellent example of the beautiful material that once emerged from the renowned and long-closed Jeffrey Mine in Val-des-Sources (formerly Asbestos), Quebec. The Jeffrey Mine, an open-pit chrysotile asbestos site, measured approximately 2 km in diameter and reached a depth of 350 meters. Mining operations began in 1879, and in 1969, the pit's expansion necessitated the relocation of the adjacent town. However, global demand for asbestos plummeted in the 1980s due to the recognition of its carcinogenic properties and subsequent worldwide bans on its use as a building material. Financial resources were ultimately depleted in 2001, leading to the mine's closure and inactivity since then.

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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.

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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