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Vesuvianite, Wollastonite

Name: Vesuvianite, Wollastonite
SKU: 33240-PT
Availability: OutOfStock

33240-PT Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion

Jeffrey Mine, Val des Sources (Asbestos), Quebec

Canada

Dimensions: 7.8x5.3x1.3 cm

Price: CA

This highly aesthetic specimen features a mass of crystalline wollastonite fibres from the world-famous Jeffrey Mine in Quebec, Canada. First off, wollastonite is not an incredibly common mineral for the Jeffrey. Secondly, the Jeffrey, a locality best known for its superb vesuvianite crystals that exhibit classic green or striking purple hues, this piece is a bit of an oddball, displaying glassy, translucent, honey-brown vesuvianite crystals reminiscent more of Italian vesuvianite than typical Jeffrey material.

Collectors familiar with the Jeffrey Mine will recognize that this colour is exceptionally rare for the locality, making it a significant addition to any collection. As the legendary mine is now long closed, high-quality specimens like this are increasingly difficult to acquire.

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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. 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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