Wulfenite

This specimen comes from the famous Glove Mine, renowned for producing a variety of secondary lead, zinc, and copper ore species, including wulfenite in a range of colors and crystal habits. This attractive piece features numerous sharp, highly lustrous, butterscotch-orange tabular blades, measuring up to 13 mm on edge, perched on a gossan matrix.

The crystals are striking up close, displaying excellent form and colour, with some minor edge wear. A showy and classic example of the fine-quality material that made the Glove Mine a celebrated locality.

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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.