Crystallisation Collection

Evaporating House and Salt Pan, Marston Salt-Pit, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Evaporating House and Salt Pan, Marston Salt-Pit, [Cheshire], 1850. To crystallize the brine to perfection requires care in the evaporation - a proper regulation of heat

Rene Just Hauy (engraving)
815718 Rene Just Hauy (engraving) by Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene Just Hauy (1743-1822). French mineralogist and professor

Tyndalls Experiment, showing the Crystallisation in a Slab of Ice (engraving)
2791382 Tyndalls Experiment, showing the Crystallisation in a Slab of Ice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tyndalls Experiment)

Eilhard Mitscherlich (engraving)
815839 Eilhard Mitscherlich (engraving) by Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eilhard Mitscherlich, (1794-1863)

Salt Crystallization Pans, Dry Creek, South Australia
Dry Creek is a mostly industrial suburb north of Adelaide, containing significant wetlands and a substantial area formerly devoted to salt crystallisation pans, managed by Ridley Corporation

Caribou fur and melting snow detail, Kobuk River, Northwestern Alaska, Alaska, USA
Tuft of caribou fur on top of the frosted melting snow detail, Kobuk River; Northwestern Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Geber, Islamic Spanish alchemist
Geber (c.722-c.815), Islamic Spanish alchemist. Geber is a Latinised form. His full Arabic name is Jabir ibn Hayyan. Geber is sometimes known as the Father of Chemistry

Vacuum crystallisers at potash factory C015 / 5868
Potash production. A worker walks between two vacuum crystallisation tower at a plant producing potash. These are used to crystallise a solution of potash to remove impurities

Production of artificial quartz crystals C015 / 6210
Artificial quartz. Crystals of artificial quartz being removed from an autoclave. The autoclave contains a hot saturated solution of sodium silicate

Crystal diagrams, 19th century
Crystals. Engraved plate depicting various crystal structures. This plate was published in George Gregorys A Dictionary of the Arts and Sciences, printed at London in 1807

Salt encrustations by the Dead Sea, Israel. The Dead Sea is the lowest elevation on the Earths surface on dry land and one of the worlds saltiest bodies of water, with 33.7 per cent salinity

Ascorbic and citric acid crystals, PLM
Citric and ascorbic acid crystals, polarised light micrograph. Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is a nutrient essential for health

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"Unveiling the Beauty of Crystallisation: From Engravings to Natural Wonders" The intricate world has fascinated scientists and artists alike throughout history. Renowned mineralogist Rene Just Hauy, depicted in an exquisite engraving, revolutionized our understanding of crystal structures. Tyndall's Experiment immortalized in a captivating engraving showcases the mesmerizing process within a slab of ice. Eilhard Mitscherlich's groundbreaking discoveries, captured in an enchanting engraving, paved the way for advancements in crystallography. Journey to South Australia's Dry Creek and witness nature's masterpiece - salt crystallization pans glistening under the sun. Caribou fur delicately adorned with melting snow reveals nature's own version of crystalline beauty along Alaska's Kobuk River. Step into the realm of alchemy as we delve into Geber’s Islamic Spanish legacy, where ancient secrets unlocked the art of crystallisation. Marvel at vacuum crystallisers at a potash factory, where science meets industry to create pure crystals that shape our modern lives. Witness the birth of artificial quartz crystals through cutting-edge technology, capturing their ethereal allure forever in an enchanting image from C015 / 6210 archive. Crystal diagrams from the 19th century offer a glimpse into scientific minds unraveling nature’s geometric wonders one facet at a time. Salt encrustations by the Dead Sea stand as silent witnesses to millions of years' worth of natural crystal formations shaped by Earth itself. As if frozen moments caught under polarized light microscopy (PLM), vibrant ascorbic and citric acid crystals reveal their dazzling symmetries. 13. Descend deep into Lunebourg Salt Mines and marvel at underground chambers adorned with shimmering salt crystals – a testament to both natural beauty and human ingenuity.