Specimen Collection (page 4)

Galena, Matlock, Derbyshire, England
Bright metallic grey galena. Collector Philip Rashleigh wrote in his mineral catalogue 126 Lead Ore shot in the form of a leaf called Thorn-Leaf Lead Ore. Matlock

Baryte, Bonsall Dale, Bonsall, Derbyshire, England
Variety of baryte known as brainstone. White sprays of dendritic crystals in a limonitic ground mass with one polished face

Gypsum, Cumberland Mine, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England
Curved, fibrous aggregates of gypsum crystals. The crystals are milky white in colour and in the same feathery groups as illustrated in Specimens of British Minerals

Goethite with Calcite, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England
Stalactitic goethite with colourless calcite crystals. This variety of goethite, known as brush ore, was high quality iron ore from the Forest of Dean, often containing between 60-65% iron

Manganite, Warwickshire, England
Acicular manganite crystals on massive manganite. Manganite, which is a valuable manganese ore, was worked at Nuneaton and Hartshill in Warwickshire by the Cornish Mining Company from around 1820 to

Galena and Quartz, Derbyshire, England (Uncertain Locality)
Reticulated grey galena with colourless quartz crystals. Galena is the primary ore mineral of lead

Galena with Calcite, Sphalerite and Pyrite, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
6mm pale yellow scalenohedral calcite crystals (dog tooth spar) and brassy yellow chalcopyrite crystals on galena and sphalerite

Galena with Sphalerite, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
Grey galena with black clusters of sphalerite, colourless calcite and brassy yellow chalcopyrite on pink baryte and brown dolomite

Galena with Sphalerite and Chalcopyrite, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
Reticulated galena, sphalerite and chalcopyrite on octahedral crystals of galena. The locality is recorded as Staunton Harold and this specimen is probably from the Earl Ferrers Mines

Cassiterite, Wheal Maudlin, Lostwithiel (formerly in Lanlivery Parish), Cornwall, England
A superb twinned crystal of cassiterite. In Cornwall, cassiterite is concentrated in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites associated with granite intrusions

Cassiterite Partly Replacing Orthoclase, Wheal Coates, St Agnes, Cornwall, England
Twinned crystals of orthoclase feldspar partially replaced by cassiterite. This rare kind of replacement, or partial pseudomorph, is best seen in specimens from Wheal Coates

Cassiterite, St Agnes, Cornwall, England
Large crystals of cassiterite, varying from black to dark brown in colour. In Cornwall, cassiterite is concentrated in hydrothermal veins and pegmatites associated with granite intrusions

Chalcopyrite on Baryte, Ecton Mine, Ecton Hill, Staffordshire, England
Brassy yellow chalcopyrite on botryoidal cream baryte. This specimen is a classic example from the Ecton Copper Mines in Staffordshire. Chalcopyrite is an important copper ore

Chalcopyrite with Calcite and Galena, Staunton Harold, Leicestershire, England
Brassy yellow chalcopyrite crystals on colourless scalenohedral calcite crystals (dog tooth spar) with metallic grey galena on limestone

Copper with Quartz, South Caradon Mine, St Cleer, Cornwall, England
Copper with crystalline quartz. Most Cornish copper specimens are dull, but native copper (pure copper, uncombined with any other elements) from Caradon is invariably bright

Copper, Cornwall, England
An intricate dendritic growth of copper crystals. Also known as native copper, the specimen is pure copper, uncombined with any other elements

Illuminated netdevil (Linophryne arborifera), female specimen, from deepsea Atlantic Ocean near Cape Verde at a depth of 1900m

Ribbon sawtail fish (Idiacanthus fasciola) from Atlantic Ocean, at a depth of 800-1000m

Frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) specimen with mouth open, from Atlantic Ocean, at a depth of 729m

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Stag Beetle - Male - Dried specimen (Lucanus cervus) Date:

Silversword plant in Haleakala Crater, Maui, Hawaii, USA
A rare blooming silversword plant, Argyroxiphium sandwicense macrocephalum, at the 10,000 for sumit of Haleakala, Haleakala National Park, Maui's dormant volcano, Hawaii.

Silversword plant in Haleakala Crater, Maui, Hawaii, USA
A rare blooming Haleakala silversword plant, Argyroxiphium sandwicense subsp. macrocephalum, inside Haleakala Crater, Haleakala National Park, Maui's dormant volcano, Hawaii

Silversword plant on Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii, USA
A rare blooming silversword plant, Argyroxiphium sandwicense macrocephalum, at sunrise inside Haleakala Crater, Haleakala National Park, Maui's dormant volcano, Hawaii.

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Vintage mushroom illustration of Hygrophorus eburneus (Ivory Waxy Cap), H. niveus (Snowy Waxcap), H. pratensis (Meadow Waxcap), H

The Rhode Island Greening is an American apple variety and the official fruit of the state of Rhode Island. Apple Variety from Dewey's Pocket Series The nurseryman's pocket specimen book

North or inside view of Traitors Gate, Tower of London
North or inside view of Traitors Gate, principal entrance to the Tower of London from the River Thames.Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of

Tudor houses on the corner of Chancery Lane, Fleet Street, 1789. External specimen of the Grotesque Bracketed Front and Projecting Stories of the reign of Edward VI. Demolished 1799

Cassiterite, Ulu Johan, Ipoh, Kinta district, Southern Perak, Malaysia
This large specimen of water worn cassiterite was brought to Cornwall from Malaysia by Redruth businessman James Wickett in 1910

Chalcopyrite on Quartz, Dolcoath Mine, Camborne, Cornwall, England
Brassy yellow crystals of chalcopyrite, with an iridescent tarnish, on colourless quartz crystals. The specimen label states Six sided cristals of yellow copper ore crossing each other in opake

Septarian concretion or (septarian nodules) from Morocco. Dense mass formed by precipitation of mineral cement in sedimentary rock or soil which is later cracked and filled with other material

Orbicular jasper, ocean jasper from Madagascar, a variety of jasper which contains spherical inclusions

Spherulitic or orbicular chalcedony, ocean jasper, a cryptocrystaline quartz from Madagascar

Brown algae (Desmarestia anceps) from King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Preserved specimen

Corner kick from goal shooting machine
A specimen corner kick from a goal shooting machine invented by Mr Parkes, Notts County manager and Mr Richardson of Hinckley Date: 1946

Camarhynchus psittacula, large tree finch
A specimen pair of large tree finches (Camarhynchus psittacula) collected in the Galapagos Islands

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"Exploring the World of Specimens: Unveiling Nature's Treasures" Step into a world where gold meets science, as we journey to Carbon Stream Works in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England. Here lies a hidden gem for all enthusiasts of entomology specimens and natural history. Delve into the captivating Case of British Butterflies Lepidoptera, where vibrant wings flutter gracefully on display. Each delicate specimen tells its own story, showcasing the intricate beauty found in nature's creations. But our exploration doesn't stop there; prepare to be amazed by the Archaeopteryx fossil known as Berlin specimen C016/5071. This ancient relic takes us back millions of years, bridging the gap between dinosaurs and birds. In contrast to prehistoric wonders, let us introduce you to Captain Berry's dachshunds frolicking joyfully in the park. These adorable creatures remind us that even within scientific pursuits, there is room for playfulness and companionship. As we continue our journey through this diverse collection of specimens, behold the sea green swallowtail butterfly with its ethereal hues dancing upon petals. Its elegance captures hearts effortlessly. Witness speed personified with Falco peregrinus - the peregrine falcon soaring high above cliffs with unmatched grace and precision. A true marvel of nature's design. Marvel at the crowned hairstreak butterfly (Picture No. 11091681), adorned with regal patterns fit for royalty. Its presence reminds us that even small creatures can possess grandeur beyond measure. Enter a realm filled with color as you encounter painted lady butterfly C016/2299 – an exquisite masterpiece painted by Mother Nature herself. Let its delicate charm leave you breathless. Prepare yourself for an encounter like no other as we unveil Malacosteus niger -the enigmatic stoplight loosejaw lurking deep beneath ocean depths. Its mysterious allure captivates the imagination.