Mineralogy Collection (#5)

Garnet-bearing rock, collected at Karin Hill, Neilgherries, India by Dr Benza c.1837. NHM specimen number: BM 867

Chondrite meteorite. This is a type of stony meteorite that has not been altered by processes such as melting, and represents the original material that formed the asteroids

Lump of dark grey Uranium Ore rock

Wilhelm Haidinger, Austrian mineralogist, geologist and physicist, c1871
Wilhelm Haidinger, Austrian mineralogist, geologist and physicist, 1871. In 1840 Haidinger (1795-1871) was appointed Counsellor of Mines, in Vienna

Section of an underground mine. Model of a team in the second half of the nineteenth century. Scale 1:25. Manufactured in 1906. By R. Brown. Deutsches Museum (Museum of Science and Technology)

Georgius Agricola (1494-1555). German scientist. Known as the father of mineralogy. Engraving belonging to his work De Re Metallica. Basel 1564. Colored

Fossils of diatoms, foraminifera, ferns and mollusks.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Extinct crinoids, ammonites and squid.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Metals including sulfur-nickel, nickeline, chloanthite, etc.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Adolph Kenngotts Mineralogy section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Precious stones including agate, onyx, opal and sardonyx.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Adolph Kenngotts Mineralogy section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Precious stones and crystals including topaz, almandine, etc.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Adolph Kenngotts Mineralogy section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

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hertfordshire puddingstone, conglomerate, flint clasts in a silicious matrix, Hertfordshire, England Date:

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basalt porphry with feldspar phenocrysts, Chinese writing stone California, igneous rock basalt porphry with feldspar phenocrysts Date:

Zeolite geode, minerals, Faroe Islands, Denmark

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Foliated Gneiss metamorphic rock Date:

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Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) Madan, Bulgaria Date:

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Specular Hematite Marquette County Michigan, USA Date:

Jake Matijevic rock, Mars C015 / 6513
Jake Matijevic rock. Close-up of a rock called Jake Matijevic on the surface of Mars. Imaged by Curiositys Mast Camera on 21st September 2012, during the missions 46th sol, or Martian day

Clay, SEM C015 / 5767
Clay. Scanning electron microscope of a sample of clay. Clay particles are the smallest particle of the different soil types, giving the soil a smooth feel when rubbed between the fingers

Tenorite mineral crystals C016 / 4933
Tenorite mineral crystals. Tenorite is a form of copper oxide. It is found as grey-to-black metallic crystals (in fibrous form here) as a by-product of lava flows

Rock concretions and minerals C016 / 4850
Rock concretions and minerals. Clockwise from upper left: septarian nodule, fractured flint nodule, fractured pyrite nodule and a selenite desert rose

Oyster shell with pearl C013 / 6623
Oyster shell with pearl. Pearls are accretions of nacre (calcium carbonate) secreted by certain oysters and mussels. The presence of a foreign body (such as a parasite or a grain of sand)

WERNER, Abraham Gottlob (1750-1817). Etching

Pearl and diamond pendant
643946 06/01/1972 Platinum pendant with pearls and diamonds by contemporary Russian artist jeweler Natalia Rostovtseva. Diamond Depository, Moscow. Yu. Levyant/RIA Novosti

Lanthanum. Sample of the rare earth metal Lanthanum (La). The rare earth metals, or rare earth elements, are a set of seventeen chemical elements in the periodic table

Indium. Bar of the post-transition metal Indium (In). Indium is a rare, soft, malleable and easily fusible poor metal, chemically similar to aluminium or gallium but visually more similar to zinc

Sample of chalk. Chalk is a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the compaction of water deposits over long periods of time

Sample of shale. Shale is a dense sedimentary rock that forms when layers of mud are buried and compressed. Mud is largely composed of clay particles

Mineralogy, extracting sulphur from pyrites, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777

Mineralogy, cross section of a mine, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777

Mineralogy, slate works on the Meuse river, France, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777

Robert Jameson, Scottish mineralogist, 1833. Jameson (1774-1854) was Regis professor of natural history at Edinburgh from 1804-1854

Georgius Agricola, 16th century German physician, mineralogist and metallurgist. Agricola (christened Georg Bauer) (1494-1555) was the author of De re metallica

John Stevens Henslow, English botanist, geologist and clergyman, 1861. Henslow (1796-1861) was professor of mineralogy (1822-1827) and of botany (1827-1861) at Cambridge

Georgius Agricola (1494-1555), German physician, mineralogist and metallurgist, 1881. Agricola (christened Georg Bauer) was the author of De re metallica (Basel, 1555)

Mining. Coal mine with several floors. Colored engraving
Economy. 19th century. Mining. Coal mine with several floors. Colored engraving. The Art of the Illustration, 1888

Edward D Clarke Silhouette
The revd. EDWARD DANIEL CLARKE, traveller and mineralogist, professor of mineralogy at the university of Cambridge. Date: 1769-1822

Plate 25 from Mineralogie Volume 1 (1790)
Spath calcaire groupes sur mine de Fer en pyramide. Tire du Cabinet de Mr d Orcy. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie vol.1 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines. Date: 1790

Landscape in Tertiary era Europe.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Fossil skeletons of great Irish deer and woolly mammoth.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich

Fossil skeletons of extinct bat, giraffid, mastodon and horse.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber

Fossil skulls and skeletons.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Fossil skeletons of fish, shell, bird and monkey.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Restoration of a landscape in Cretaceous Europe.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Fossils of algae, plants, insects and protozoa.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Fossils of extinct celaphopod, crustacean, turtle and shark.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber

Fossils of skeletons of extinct dinosaurs and mammals.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich

Fossil skeleton, tooth, skull and excrement.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

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Mineralogy, the fascinating study of minerals and their properties, takes us on a journey through the geological cross-section of Earth's crust. Picture No. 11091681 captures this intricate web of rocks, unveiling the hidden treasures beneath our feet. Intriguingly, it also delves into the realm of birthstones, like Amethyst Quartz. This enchanting gemstone holds mystical powers and is believed to bring clarity and calmness to its wearer. As we gaze at the waxing gibbous Moon in all its computer-enhanced glory, we marvel at how mineralogy intertwines with astronomy. The Silicon crystal under a light micrograph reveals an intricate lattice structure that forms the backbone of modern technology. Peridot, another captivating gemstone associated with mineralogy, exudes a vibrant green hue reminiscent of lush landscapes from ancient times. It connects us to Jurassic reptiles such as dinosaurs, fish, and birds that once roamed our planet millions of years ago. The Permian period comes alive through plant landscapes frozen in time. Mineralogy allows us to unravel these prehistoric scenes where towering ferns and majestic trees thrived before being preserved for eternity. Trilobite fossils take center stage alongside sponges and zoophytes as they provide glimpses into Earth's distant past. These remnants tell stories about life forms long gone but forever etched in stone by nature's hand. Moeraki Boulders basking in morning light on Moeraki Beach transport us to New Zealand's Otago Region—a testament to how minerals shape our world both above and below ground. Their spherical formations intrigue scientists while captivating visitors with their natural beauty. Histoire naturelle? (1789) presents Plate 7a & Plate 1—windows into historical scientific exploration within mineralogy's vast domain. These illustrations serve as reminders that human curiosity has always driven us towards understanding Earth's mineral treasures.