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Zircon

Name: Zircon
SKU: 33237-PT
Availability: OutOfStock

33237-PT Category: _Archives –specimens pending sale or deletion Tag: Fluorescent

Kipawa alkaline complex, Les Lacs-du-Témiscamingue, Témiscamingue RCM, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Québec

Canada

Dimensions: 3.5x2.3x1.2 cm

Largest crystal size: 26 mm

Price: CA

The Kipawa Alkaline Complex is renowned for its wealth of rare minerals, but zircon is arguably the most prized crystallized species from this locality. This specimen is an outstanding example, featuring a highly lustrous, equant zircon crystal with a well-defined form. One end showcases multiple sharp, tetragonal-dipyramidal terminations, while the other remains attached to a small piece of amphibole matrix. The crystal also exhibits a yellow fluorescence. While the Kipawa Complex is known for producing sharp zircon crystals, specimens of this quality are uncommon and seldom available. This superb, sculptural thumbnail cluster is a remarkable addition to any fine mineral collection.

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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.

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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