Crystals Collection

Caffeine crystals, light micrograph
Caffeine crystals. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of caffeine (1, 3, 7-trimethylxanthine). Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system increasing alertness and deferring fatigue

Copper and magnesium sulphate, LM
Copper and magnesium sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph (LM) of copper sulphate (CuSO4) and magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) crystals

Cave of Crystals, Naica Mine, Mexico
^BCave of Crystals.^b Geologist in the Cave of Crystals (^ICueva de los Cristales^i) in Naica Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico

EDTA crystals, light micrograph
EDTA crystals. Polarised light micrograph of a section through ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) crystals. EDTA is used primarily for its effectiveness at binding metal ions (chelating)

Oxytocin hormone crystals, PLM C016 / 7196
Oxytocin. Polarised light micrograph (PLM) of crystals of the female hormone oxytocin. In women this hormone is secreted naturally by the pituitary gland

Salt grains and ground peppercorn, SEM
Salt grains and ground peppercorn, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Each salt (sodium chloride) crystal (white) is composed of a cubic lattice of sodium and chloride ions

Green apophyllite from Jalgaon, India

Snowflake research, 18th century

Oxytocin crystals, light micrograph
Oxytocin. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of the female hormone oxytocin. In women this hormone is secreted naturally by the pituitary gland

Cut agates. Assortment of cut and polished agates. Agate is a variety of quartz (silicon oxide). The colours are produced by impurities in the mineral

Copper sulphate crystals, LM
Copper sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph (LM) of copper sulphate (CuSO4) crystals

Cortisol crystals, light micrograph
Cortisol crystals, polarised light micrograph. Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which sit on top of the kidneys

Gout crystals. Polarised light micrograph of uric acid crystals in the synovial fluid (a lubricating liquid in joints) from a patient with gout

Different Snowflakes showing range in size and pattern, magnified under microscope, from Lilehammer, Norway. Digital composite

Caffeine crystals, light micrograph
Caffeine crystals. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of caffeine (1, 3, 7- trimethylxanthine). Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system increasing alertness and deferring fatigue

Weather / Snow
Snow crystals

Meteorite Jepara, thin section, LM
Polarized light micrograph of a thin section of the meteorite Jepara, found in Java, Indonesia in 2008

Ice cubes

PLM of crystals of testosterone
^BMale sex hormone.^b Polarised light micrograph of crystals of testosterone

White, translucent salt crystals in the largest salt desert in the world, Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia, South America

Baking soda crystals, SEM C016 / 8041
Sodium bicarbonate. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of crystals of sodium bicarbonate (or sodium hydrogen carbonate). Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid commonly used in baking powder

Insulin crystals, light micrograph C017 / 8249
Insulin. Polarised light micrograph (PLM) of crystals of the hormone insulin

Boy measuring his temperature
MODEL RELEASED. Strip thermometer. Boy using a strip thermometer to measure his temperature from his forehead

Selenite crystals on a dried lake bed, White Sands National Monument, near Alamagordo, New Mexico, United States

Copper sulphate crystals, LM
Copper sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph (LM) of copper sulphate (CuSO4) crystals

Fly on sugar, SEM
Fly on sugar, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Flies (order Diptera) are insects that can spread disease when they feed on human food

Oxytocin hormone crystals, LM C016 / 7195
Oxytocin. Polarised light micrograph of crystals of the female hormone oxytocin. In women this hormone is secreted naturally by the pituitary gland

Snowflake. Glass beads strung together to form a snowflake shape. This could be used as jewellery

Copper and magnesium sulphate
Copper sulphate and magnesium sulphate crystals, polarised light micrograph

Copper sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph of copper sulphate (CuS04) crystals

Progesterone hormone
Polarised light micrograph of crystals of progesterone. X 40

Silver crystals. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of crystals of silver (symbol Ag, atomic number 47). Silver is a lustrous, precious metal which has been known since pre-history

Copper and magnesium sulphate, LM
Copper and magnesium sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph (LM) of copper sulphate (CuSO4) and magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) crystals

Advanced Light Source synchrotron
Advanced Light Source (ALS) synchrotron for producing intense X-rays used to determine the structures of proteins at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, USA

"Drops-of-Crystal was too busy to speak." Scene from The Fairies Who Changed Places illustrated by Edmund Dulac. Date: 1913

Shoe fashion in 1900, Women's shoes, Shoe of white silk with small netted buttons resting on straps, white satin shoe embroidered in crystal beads and silk twis

Shoe fashion in 1900, Women's shoes, Small shoe of Cromwellian shape embroidered with small crystal beads, dainty white shoe, wedding shoe

Monte Cristallo, Crystal Mountain, with Tre Crosi, Tyrol, formerly Austria-Hungary, today South Tyrol, Italy, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Monte Cristallo, Crystal Mountain, and Mont Popena, Ampezzo Road at Lake Durren, Tyrol, formerly Austria-Hungary, today South Tyrol, Italy, Historical

Fire of the New York Crystal Palace. On 5 October 1858 during its use for the annual American Institute Fair, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Snow crystals, historical illustration, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon encyclopedia, 1897

The Crystal Palace, Great Exhibition of 1851, Hyde Park, London, England, Der Crystal Palace oder Kristallpalast, erste Weltausstellung 1851, London, England

Different crystal form of the gemstones, diamond, corundum, emerald, amehyst and rock crystal, Illustration from 1880, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century artwork

The Crystal Palace in Sydenham, 1887, London, Great Britain, Historic, Digital Reproduction of an Original 19th century Artwork

Aerial view of salt farm near sea at Valsad District, Gujarat India. Drone view of salt farming

Aerial view of salt farm near sea at Valsad District, Gujarat India. Drone view of salt farming

Aerial view of salt farm near sea at Valsad District, Gujarat India. Drone view of salt farming

Aerial view of salt farm near sea at Valsad District, Gujarat India. Drone view of salt farming

Aerial view of salt farm near sea at Valsad District, Gujarat India. Drone view of salt farming

Aerial view of salt farm near sea at Valsad District, Gujarat India. Drone view of salt farming

Aerial view of salt farm near sea at Valsad District, Gujarat India. Drone view of salt farming

Salt Amoeba A salt pan image of a small island with rivulets bleeding into the surrounding salt, Top down aerial image

Aerial view of Isla Incahuasi, an island in the middle of the biggest salt lake in the world, the Salar de Uyuni in the Bolivian Altiplano

Aerial view of Isla Incahuasi, an island in the middle of the biggest salt lake in the world, the Salar de Uyuni in the Bolivian Altiplano

Aerial view of Isla Incahuasi, an island in the middle of the biggest salt lake in the world, the Salar de Uyuni in the Bolivian Altiplano

Aerial view of Isla Incahuasi, an island in the middle of the biggest salt lake in the world, the Salar de Uyuni in the Bolivian Altiplano

Aerial view of Isla Incahuasi, an island in the middle of the biggest salt lake in the world, the Salar de Uyuni in the Bolivian Altiplano

Aerial view of Isla Incahuasi, an island in the middle of the biggest salt lake in the world, the Salar de Uyuni in the Bolivian Altiplano

Aerial view of Isla Incahuasi, an island in the middle of the biggest salt lake in the world, the Salar de Uyuni in the Bolivian Altiplano

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

Aerial view of the salt basins in the salt crust of the huge salt flats Salinas Grandes de Jujuy in northern Argentina while traveling South America

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EDITORS COMMENTS

Crystals, in their myriad forms and compositions, have captivated human curiosity for centuries. From the shimmering Copper and magnesium sulphate crystals under a light microscope to the intricate patterns of Caffeine crystals, these tiny wonders never cease to amaze. The vibrant hues of Cobalt chloride crystals evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue. Venturing into the depths of the Cave in Naica Mine, Mexico is like stepping into another world entirely. These colossal formations leave visitors awestruck as they marvel at nature's ability to create such breathtaking beauty. Under the lens of a light microscope, EDTA crystals reveal an enchanting symphony of shapes and colors. Similarly mesmerizing are Oxytocin hormone crystals that resemble delicate works of art when observed through PLM C016 / 7196. Even everyday substances like Salt grains and ground peppercorn take on new life when examined using SEM technology. The intricate details become apparent, showcasing nature's precision even on a microscopic scale. Snowflake research conducted in the 18th century laid the foundation for our understanding of crystal formation. Each unique snowflake tells its own story as it delicately falls from above, reminding us that no two things in this world are exactly alike. Oxytocin crystals once again make an appearance under a light microscope, revealing their ethereal beauty. As we gaze upon them, we can't help but ponder the profound role this hormone plays in human connection and bonding. Cut agates showcase Mother Nature's artistic prowess with their swirling patterns and vibrant colors. These polished gems serve as reminders that sometimes true beauty lies hidden beneath rough exteriors waiting to be discovered. Green apophyllite radiates tranquility with its soothing color palette reminiscent of lush meadows or sun-dappled forests. Its gentle energy invites us to find solace amidst life's chaos. Cortisol crystals offer insight into our body's stress response, their intricate structures mirroring the complexity of our emotions.