Mineral Collection (#11)

Oxides, magnetite, corundum, cassiterite, zircon, pitchblende, limonite (colour litho)
2797883 Oxides, magnetite, corundum, cassiterite, zircon, pitchblende, limonite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxides, magnetite, corundum)

Carbonates, aragonite, cerussite (colour litho)
2797879 Carbonates, aragonite, cerussite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carbonates, aragonite, cerussite)

Silicates, serpentine, meerschaum, talc (colour litho)
2797862 Silicates, serpentine, meerschaum, talc (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silicates, serpentine, meerschaum, talc)

Haloids, oxides, rock-salt, atacamite, opal (colour litho)
2797887 Haloids, oxides, rock-salt, atacamite, opal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haloids, oxides, rock-salt, atacamite, opal)

Carbonates, chessylite, malachite (colour litho)
2797878 Carbonates, chessylite, malachite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carbonates, chessylite, malachite)

Rotunda at the Leverian Museum (engraving)
610695 Rotunda at the Leverian Museum (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perspective View of the Rotunda at the Leverian Museum, Albion Street)

Mineral Wells or Streatham Spa (engraving)
560330 Mineral Wells or Streatham Spa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineral Wells or Streatham Spa)

Mining kaolin, China (chromolitho)
973931 Mining kaolin, China (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mining kaolin, China)

Vans loading up for the morning delivery of Idris waters (b / w photo)
3642046 Vans loading up for the morning delivery of Idris waters (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Metallic elements, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, silver (colour litho)
2797894 Metallic elements, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, silver (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metallic elements, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, silver)

Non-metallic elements, diamond, graphite, sulphur (colour litho)
2797895 Non-metallic elements, diamond, graphite, sulphur (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Non-metallic elements, diamond, graphite, sulphur)

Sulphur-salts, copper-pyrites, smaltite, tetrahedrite, pyrargyrite, proustite (colour litho)
2797889 Sulphur-salts, copper-pyrites, smaltite, tetrahedrite, pyrargyrite, proustite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sulphur-salts, copper-pyrites)

Oxides, haematite (colour litho)
2797884 Oxides, haematite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxides, haematite)

Phosphates, apatite, pyromorphite, vanadinite, erythrite (colour litho)
2797874 Phosphates, apatite, pyromorphite, vanadinite, erythrite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phosphates, apatite, pyromorphite, vanadinite)

Silicates (amphibole group), hornblende, actinolite, crocidolite, nephrite (colour litho)
2797871 Silicates (amphibole group), hornblende, actinolite, crocidolite, nephrite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silicates (amphibole group)

Silicates, garnet, olivine, idocrase (colour litho)
2797868 Silicates, garnet, olivine, idocrase (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silicates, garnet, olivine, idocrase)

Silicates (zeolite group), analcite, chabazite (colour litho)
2797861 Silicates (zeolite group), analcite, chabazite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silicates (zeolite group), analcite, chabazite

Organic substances, amber (enclosing insect), asphaltum, lignite (colour litho)
2797858 Organic substances, amber (enclosing insect), asphaltum, lignite (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organic substances)

The mineral springs of London (engraving)
586411 The mineral springs of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mineral springs of London; from Punch)

Mineral water manufactory (engraving)
3656044 Mineral water manufactory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineral water manufactory)

Piece of pyrite from the workshop of C. Edgar Patience, n. d. Creator: Unknown
Charles Edgar Patience (1906-1972), was an African American anthracite coal sculptor who raised the form to high art, exhibiting works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Needlenose pliers from the workshop of C. Edgar Patience, 1900-1972. Creator: Unknown
Charles Edgar Patience (1906-1972), was an African American anthracite coal sculptor who raised the form to high art, exhibiting works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Midas Mittens
Woolen mitten under a glass dome with a golden hand, Midas legend, safety concept. Dina Belenko

red worker
Pantea Naghavi Anaraki

Quiet Night
John J. Chen

Mineral Moon
Alberto Ghizzi Panizza

Topographic projection
Tomer Eliash

Cobalt-winged parakeets (Brotogeris cyanoptera) eating clay. Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Salt cones on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia. The Salar is the worlds largest salt flat, at over 10500 square kilometers. Salt is shoveled into these cones, to be collected later

Salt cones on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia. March. The Salar is the worlds largest salt flat, at over 10500 square kilometers. Salt is shoveled into these cones, to be collected later

Pendant, Iran, 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Pendant, Iran, 11th-12th century. May have been a talisman

Natural Hot Spring Bath at Bursa, Turkey
circa 1910s

The Queens Bath - The Roman Baths, Bath, Somerset, England. Date: circa 1920s

Striated Hills

France - Bagnoles-de-LOrne - Grand Hotel and the Lake - view taken near to the Casino. This commune is famous for its hydrotherapic baths

Interior of the New Turkish Bath at Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, USA. A health resort since the 1750s - Americas first spa! Date: circa 1930

Plate 51 from Mineralogie
Or natif en dendriet sur du quartz de Mr. Forster. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.6 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines

Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz (silicon dioxide) and is a popular gemstone

Plate 16d from Specimens of British minerals? vol. 2 (1802) b
A painting by Mrs J. Gould from Specimens of British minerals, selected from the cabinet of P. Rashleigh, of Menabilly, in the County of Cornwall vol. 2 (1802) by Philip Rashleigh

MINERAL LODES
Three sections of mineral lodes or veins) in Spain

Alum Mine at Hurlet near Glasgow 1843
Interior of an underground alum mine at Hurlet near Glasgow. The miners, with candles attached to their helmets, dig into the rocks and cart away the mineral in wheelbarrows

Study of a Rock, early 19th century. Creator: Anon
Study of a Rock, early 19th century

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Drinks, Cold, Water, Plastic bottle of Highland Spring still mineral water against a white background

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Drinks, Cold, Water, Glass bottle of Pellegrino sparkling mineral water against a white background

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China, Henan Province, Luoyang, Chrysanthemum stone, Longmen Grottoes and Caves

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USA, New Mexico, White Sands National Monument

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USA, New Mexico, White Sands National Monument

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USA, New Mexico, White Sands National Monument

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"Unearthing the Beauty: Exploring the World of Minerals" Step into a world where nature's treasures shine bright. From the depths of Cornwall, England, to the coal mines of the 1850s and beyond, minerals have captivated humanity for centuries. In Carnon Stream Works, Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England, gold gleams in its purest form. Its allure has sparked dreams and ambitions throughout history – just like during the Australian Gold Rush in the 1850s when prospectors flocked to unearth their fortunes. Harold Harvey's masterpiece "The Clay Pit" transports us back to a time when coal mining shaped communities in England during the 19th century. The grit and determination of those miners echo through time as they delved deep into darkness to fuel industrial progress. Polkanuggo Quarry in Stithians witnessed an era of extraction that left lasting imprints on both land and culture. Harold Harvey captures this momentous period with his skilled brush strokes – from copper and magnesium sulphate discoveries to calcareous phytoplankton fossils preserved for eternity. Leswidden's China Clay Pit reveals another facet exploration; here lies a delicate balance between human intervention and natural beauty. Harold Harvey once again immortalizes this scene with his artistic prowess. As we delve deeper into our planet's geological cross-section through Earth's crust, we uncover secrets hidden beneath our feet. Picture No. 10984558 serves as a window into these mysteries waiting to be unraveled by curious minds. Aquamarine crystals glisten like drops from Poseidon himself – enchanting all who lay eyes upon them with their ethereal hues reminiscent of tranquil waters, and are not mere commodities; they represent stories etched within Earth itself – tales told through layers upon layers over millions of years. They remind us that even amidst chaos and change, there is enduring beauty waiting patiently to be discovered.