Zircon, Albite

A miniature specimen featuring many well-formed rather compressed bi-pyramidal zircon crystals, biggest measuring up to 5 mm, scattered across an albite matrix. The crystals display sharp faces and well-defined terminations, along with warm reddish-brown hues, characteristic of zircon from this renowned alkaline intrusive complex. The crystals radiate a yellow glow under UV. Collected by noted Mont Saint-Hilaire specialist Peter Tarassoff in 1966, this piece is not only a fine thumbnail example of zircon from one of the world’s most celebrated mineral localities, but also carries historical significance. It’s a wonderful opportunity to add a classic early Mont Saint-Hilaire zircon specimen with provenance to any collection.