Oxide Collection (page 2)

Advertisement, Dr Williams pink pills for pale people. Afraid to face traffic. Nerves in a terrible state and anaemia made her as pale as death

The audience at a lecture enjoying the effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide)
527511 The audience at a lecture enjoying the effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide). Illustration by George Cruikshank for John Scoffern Chemistry No Mystery: or, a Lecturers Bequest, London, 1834

Tea Bowl with "Oil Spot"Markings, Jin dynasty (1115-1234). Creator: Unknown
Tea Bowl with " Oil Spot" Markings, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)

Pelican, France, c. 1896. Creators: Emmanuel Fremiet, Emile Muller
Pelican, France, c. 1896

Minerals collected by John Mawe in Brazil, 1812
Minerals collected by the author during his tour: chrome of lead, gold in chlorite, new variety of hydragillite, red oxide of titanium, conglomerate mass containing gold and sometimes diamond

Cizhou Jar with Cover, Northern Song Dynasty (glazed stoneware)
1219147 Cizhou Jar with Cover, Northern Song Dynasty (glazed stoneware) by Chinese School; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; eFreer Slacker Gallery; Freer Gallery of Art

Brown Still Life
Chechi Peinado

Information leaflet, Dr Williams pink pills for pale people
Information leaflet for Dr Williams pink pills for pale people. The patent medicine pills contained iron oxide and magnesium sulphate

Advertisement, Dr Williams pink pills for pale people. Mother weak from childhood. Son a victim of St Vitus Dance. The patent medicine pills contained iron oxide and magnesium sulphate

Corundum variety ruby; crystal and gems
Crystal and gem specimens of ruby, the red variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). Corundum has two varieties, the other being sapphire

Moon rock fragment from the last Apollo space mission, Apollo 17, encased in perspex on a wooden plaque. The thumbnail-size rock is around 3.7 billion years old

PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Rabaul. Japanese reconnaissance aircraft Mitsubishi F-1 shotted down in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, during the Second World War

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

The Hope Chrysoberyl
Glittering 45-carat chrysoberyl gemstone from Brazil which, has been known among gemmologists for about 170 years

Sapphire Buddha pin less then two centimetres tall. Sapphie is so hard it would have needed something as hard or harder to shape it, most probably another Sapphire

Limonite, also known as ironstone, is comprised of (hydrated iron oxide) and is characterized by its rusty colour and banded appearance

Chrysoberyl cut stone
This is Alexandrite, a cushion-shaped Chrysoberyl (beryllium aluminum oxide) gemstone. Alexandrite is named after the former czar of Russia, Alexander II

Tarnished sodium metal. Chunk of the reactive metallic element sodium (Na). Part of this surface was recently exposed by a knife cut

Molten aluminium ore being poured
Aluminium production. Molten aluminium ore being poured into an electrolysis cell. The ore is aluminium oxide (alumina) which is melted with a mixture of synthetic cryolite (sodium aluminium fluoride)

Alexandrite crystals
A cluster of the gemstone alexandrite trillings, or twinned crystals. This gemstone was named after the Russian Tsar Alexander II. It can appear in both red or green

United States, Colorado, San Juan Mountains, trees, and brown, red and yellow iron
Colorado, San Juan Mountains, trees, and brown, red and yellow iron oxide colors on the slopes of Anvil Mountain

The Golden Gate bridge and the entrance to San Francisco Bay

Fishermens huts and Genoese-built citadel in Essaouira harbour, on Atlantic coast of Morocco
Fishermens huts and Scala Du Port Genoese-built citadel in Essaouira harbour. The fortress Skala du Port is one of the symbols of the city of Essaouira

The Virgin and Child; Master of Klosterneuburg, Austrian, active early 14th century; Austria, Europe; about 1335; Pot-metal and colorless glass, oxide paint

Heraldic Panel with the Arms of the Eberler Family; Unknown maker, Swiss; Basel (?), Switzerland, Europe; about 1490; Pot-metal, flashed, and colorless glass, oxide paint

The Archangel Michael Vanquishing the Devil; Unknown maker, Netherlandish; Netherlands, Europe; about 1530; Colorless glass, oxide paint

A Premonstratensian Canon; Unknown maker, Swiss, close to the style of Hans Holbein the Younger, German, 1497/1498 - 1543; Basel, Switzerland, Europe; about 1520; Pot-metal and colorless glass

North tower of the Golden Gate bridge with San Francisco in the distance

Picture No. 11049896
Iron Oxides in the sandstone Bako National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia, Borneo, Asia Date:

Picture No. 11049895
Iron Oxides in the sandstone Bako National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia, Borneo, Asia Date:

Picture No. 11050185
Zincite New Jersey, USA Date:

Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1894) French chemist, investigating the existence of oxygen in the air: experiment in which he obtained mercuric oxide

Lavoisiers investigation of the existence of oxygen in the air. Mercury in trough (right) and in glass balloon (left) on prolonged heating, some red oxide of mercury found in balloon

Humphry Davy (1778-1829) British chemist, 1800. Inventor of safety lamp for miners. Using electrolysis he discovered a number of elements. Worked on Nitrous oxide (Laughing gas)

Humphry Davy (1778-1829) British chemist. Inventor of safety lamp for miners. Using electrolysis he discovered a number of elements. Worked on Nitrous oxide (Laughing gas)

Frederick Settle Barff (1823-1887) English chemist born at Hackney, Greater London. Inventor of the Barff (Bower-Barff) process for preventing the corrosion of iron

Balance being used by Indian Betel dealer to weigh his goods. The leaves of Piper betel are dried and used as an antiseptic and an astringent, and for many other medicinal purposes For chewing

Samuel Latham Mitchill (1764-1831), American scientist, physician and politician. In 1795 he described the anaesthetic properties of nitrous oxide (Laughing Gas)

Desert varnish on red Wingate sandstone, Long Canyon, near Boulder, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, U.S.A. October

Micaceous sandstone with patches of iron oxide on surface

Round cut mauve Spinel gemstone

Cut Red Spinel gemstone

Rough Diaspore

Cut Diaspore gemstone

Mineral oxide layer C016 / 9738
Irridescent mineral oxide layer caused by weathering on a piece of Ordovician shale at Abereiddy, West Wales

Patina on COR-TEN Steel C016 / 9203
Cor-Ten is a weathering steel; after being exposed to the elements, the top layer becomes a protective rust that never needs painting

Carbon and silicate planets, artworks C015 / 0775
Carbon and silicate planets. Cutaway artworks of the internal structure of a carbon-based (top) and silicate-based (bottom) planet

Yellow sapphire C016 / 6139
Yellow sapphire from Sri Lanka. It weighs 101 carats and was acquired by the Natural History Museum, London, UK, in 1874

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Exploring the World of Oxide: From Perovskite Crystal Structure to Ancient Mines" Delving into the depths of mineralogy, we uncover the fascinating world of oxides. Journeying to Wherry Mine in Cornwall, England, we discover Cassiterite - a captivating oxide with its unique crystal structure. Franklinite, a zinc ore found in Wherrytown's mines, showcases the diverse range of oxides and their industrial applications. The enigmatic beauty of Perovskite captivates our imagination as we explore its intricate crystal lattice structure. Unveiling the intriguing connection between oxides and religion, we encounter a Crucifix carved from an ancient rock rich in copper oxide minerals. Rewinding time through vintage advertisements, Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people remind us how oxides have been used historically for medicinal purposes. Gazing upon Cuprite with Minor Quartz from Gwennap's mines in Cornwall takes us on a visual journey through nature's artistic expression using vibrant red oxide hues. Hematite from Buxton reveals nature's mastery at creating stunning formations that showcase iron oxide's mesmerizing colors and patterns. In Forest of Dean, Goethite with Calcite reminds us that even humble rust can transform into breathtaking works of art when combined with other minerals like calcite crystals. Manganite from Warwickshire tells tales of geological wonders hidden beneath our feet - showcasing manganese dioxide's ability to form striking black crystalline structures. Wheal Maudlin in Lostwithiel holds secrets within its ancient grounds; Cassiterite emerges as a testament to Cornwall’s rich mining history and its significant role in tin production. In this captivating exploration into the realm of oxides, we witness their remarkable diversity and undeniable allure across various locations worldwide – reminding us that these compounds are not just scientific curiosities, but also integral parts of our geological heritage.