Mineralogical Collection

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

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

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

WERNER, Abraham Gottlob (1750-1817). Etching

VILANOVA i PIERA, Joan (1821-1893). Agronomic map of Madrid municipal area. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Instituto Geol󧩣 o y Minero de Espa

Copper sulphate crystals light micrograph
Copper sulphate crystals, polarised light micrograph. Magnification: x2.5, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Crushed diamond, SEM C016 / 9101
Crushed diamond. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a crushed diamond crystal. Magnification: x250, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Crushed diamond, SEM C016 / 9099
Crushed diamond. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a crushed diamond crystal. Magnification: x250, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Crushed diamond, SEM C016 / 9100
Crushed diamond. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a crushed diamond crystal. Magnification: x250, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Crushed diamond, SEM C016 / 9102
Crushed diamond. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the surface of a crushed diamond. Magnification: x1600, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Crushed diamond, SEM C016 / 9098
Crushed diamond. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the surface of a crushed diamond. Magnification: x1600, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Ochre cliffs, France
Ochre cliffs. View of ochre-coloured sandstone rock formations. Ochres are among the earliest pigments used by mankind. They can be various yellow, brown and reddish colours

Ocre cliffs, France
Ochre cliffs. View of ochre-coloured sandstone rock formations. Ochres are among the earliest pigments used by mankind. They can be various yellow, brown and reddish colours

Molten and recrystallised metal, SEM C016 / 8040
Molten and recrystallised metal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of metal crystals that have been melted and recrystallised. Magnification: x428, when printed 10 centimetres high

Molten and recrystallised metal, SEM C016 / 8038
Molten and recrystallised metal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of metal crystals that have been melted and recrystallised. Magnification: x428, when printed 10 centimetres high

Nickel dendrites, SEM C016 / 8035
Nickel dendrites. Coloured stereoscopic scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nickel dendrites on copper foil. A dendrite, in metallurgy

Nickel dendrites, SEM C016 / 8036
Nickel dendrites. Coloured stereoscopic scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nickel dendrites on copper foil. A dendrite, in metallurgy

Nickel dendrites, SEM C016 / 8037
Nickel dendrites. Coloured stereoscopic scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nickel dendrites (blue) on copper foil. A dendrite, in metallurgy

Nickel dendrites, SEM C016 / 8034
Nickel dendrites. Coloured stereoscopic scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nickel dendrites on copper foil. A dendrite, in metallurgy

Diamond factor C017 / 9418
Diamond factory. Diamond being held in tweezers at the Kristall jewellery factory, Smolensk, Russia

Borax-rich soil, Mojave Desert, USA C014 / 1584
Borax-rich soil. View over saline (salt-containing) soil containing a high proportion of borax at a salt pan in the Mojave Desert, USA

Mars Curiosity rover self-portrait C015 / 6514
Mars Curiosity rover self-portrait. Composite image of NASAs Curiosity rover at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars, near the base of Mount Sharp (upper right)

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity images C015 / 6512
Rocknest site, Mars. Pair of images from the Mast Camera on NASAs Curiosity rover showing the Rocknest site on the Martian surface

Curiosity rover Martian soil analysis C015 / 6510
Curiosity rover Martian soil analysis. Results of the first X-ray diffraction analysis of Martian soil performed by the Chemistry and Mineralogy (CheMin) experiment on NASAs Curiosity rover

Damaged concrete, SEM C015 / 5774
Damaged concrete. Scanning electron microscope of cracks in a sample of concrete that has been damaged through an alkali-silica reaction

Damaged concrete, SEM C015 / 5775
Damaged concrete. Scanning electron microscope of cracks that have formed around a trapped air bubble in a sample of concrete that has been damaged through an alkali-silica reaction

Et-Then rock, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6509
Et-Then rock. Close-up of a rock called Et-Then at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars. Imaged by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover, during the missions 82nd sol

Damaged concrete, SEM C015 / 5773
Damaged concrete. Scanning electron microscope of cracks in a sample of concrete that has been damaged through an alkali-silica reaction

Fly ash in concrete, SEM C015 / 5770
Fly ash in concrete. Scanning electron microscope of a conglomeration of spherical particles of fly ash in the cement matrix of a concrete sample

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6506
Rocknest site, Mars. View of a wheel track mark from NASAs Curiosity rover in a ripple of windblown sand and dust at the Rocknest site on the surface of Mars

Magnesium hydroxide in concrete, SEM C015 / 5769
Magnesium in concrete. Scanning electron microscope of magnesium hydroxide crystals in a sample of concrete

Rocknest site, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6505
Rocknest site, Mars. View of a patch of windblown sand and dust (right) on the surface of Mars, known as the Rocknest site

Damaged concrete, SEM C015 / 5771
Damaged concrete. Scanning electron microscope of cracks in a sample of concrete that has been damaged through sulphate attack, which has caused the material to expand

Bathurst Inlet, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6504
Bathurst Inlet. Close-up of a rock called Bathurst Inlet on the surface of Mars taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover

Calcium aluminate crystals, SEM C015 / 5768
Calcium aluminate crystals. Scanning electron microscope of a sample of hydrated calcium aluminates

Martian soil, Curiosity image C015 / 6508
Martian soil. Image showing part of the small pit created in the Martian surface when NASAs Curiosity rover collected its second scoop of soil at a sandy patch called Rocknest

Curiosity rover collecting Martian soil C015 / 6507
Curiosity rover collecting Martian soil. View of a sample of Martian soil on the observation tray (round, upper right) of NASAs Curiosity rover

Bathurst Inlet, Mars, Curiosity image C015 / 6503
Bathurst Inlet. Close-up of a rock called Bathurst Inlet on the surface of Mars taken by the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) on NASAs Curiosity Rover

Rough opal C018 / 2526
Rough opal. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produces 97 per cent of the worlds supply. This specimen is from Coober Pedy, South Australia

Formation of fossil fuels, artwork C017 / 8034
Formation of fossil fuels. Computer artwork showing how fossil fuels, such as coil, oil and gas, are formed. Fossil fuels are rich in hydrocarbons

Opal jewellery C018 / 2528
Opal jewellery. Cut and polished opal set into a piece of golden jewellery. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produces 97 per cent of the worlds supply

Rough opal C018 / 2527
Rough opal. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produces 97 per cent of the worlds supply. This specimen is from Coober Pedy, South Australia

Opal mine, South Australia C018 / 2523
Opal mine. Mine construction machines at an opal mine in Coober Pedy, South Australia. Opal is the national gemstone of Australia, which produces 97 per cent of the worlds supply

Mineral mining, 16th Century artwork C013 / 8957
Mineral mining. 16th Century artwork depicting workers digging for iron deposits

Chondrite meteorite C013 / 7777
Chondrite meteorite. Meteorite GRO95505 that was found in the Grosvenor Mountains, Antarctica. The exterior of this ordinary chondrite is covered with black fractured fusion crust on most of its

Chondrite meteorite C013 / 7776
Chondrite meteorite. Meteorite that has been split open to reveal its internal structure. This is meteorite GRO95544 that was found in the Grosvenor Mountains, Antarctica

HED meteorites, light micrograph C013 / 7774
HED meteorites. Polarised light micrograph of thin sections of two HED (howardite, eucrite and diogenite) meteorites recovered from Antarctica, showing the crystalline structure

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Minerals: From Baking Soda Crystals to Meteorites and Diamonds" Minerals have always captivated scientists and enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into the extraordinary wonders of our planet and beyond. In this captivating journey, we delve into the realm marvels that range from baking soda crystals to chondrite meteorites and crushed diamonds. Starting with baking soda crystals, these intricate formations showcase the beauty that can arise from simple household ingredients. Under SEM C016 / 8041, their delicate structure is revealed in stunning detail, reminding us of nature's ability to create art even in unexpected places. Moving on to Joan Vilanova i Piera's agronomic map from the 19th century, we witness how minerals played a crucial role in understanding soil composition for agricultural purposes. This historical artifact serves as a testament to humanity's enduring curiosity about our environment. The mention of a chondrite meteorite takes us beyond Earth's boundaries and into space. These extraterrestrial rocks hold valuable information about our solar system's origins and evolution. Each fragment tells an ancient tale written billions of years ago. Shifting gears back to Earth but venturing far away geographically, we encounter Mars' Jake Matijevic rock (Mars C015 / 6513). This Martian specimen offers insights into the red planet's geological history while igniting dreams of future interplanetary exploration. Clay comes next under SEM C015 / 5767—a versatile mineral used by humans for centuries due to its malleability and abundance. Its microscopic features reveal intricate patterns reminiscent of miniature landscapes waiting to be explored. Copper sulphate crystals make an appearance twice—each light micrograph showcasing their mesmerizing symmetry under different conditions. These vibrant blue structures remind us that minerals can possess both scientific significance and aesthetic allure simultaneously.