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Wulfenite

Name: Wulfenite
SKU: 33248-PT
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Mezica Mines, Mezica

Slovenia

Dimensions: 39 cm

Price: CA

This specimen showcases a drusy layer of bright orange to butterscotch bipyramidal wulfenite crystals with an exceptional lustrous finish. The crystals exhibit unusual etched and stepped-growth faces, along with striking oscillatory growth patterns. Notably, this is a floater specimen, with only a slight white calcite smudge on the bottom. The wulfenites from Mežica, Slovenia, are iconic old-time examples of the species and are considered among the most famous mineral specimens from any Slovenian locality. For further reading on this classic occurrence, see The Mineralogical Record (Vol. 9, pp. 368-369).

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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.

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