Oxide Collection (page 3)

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:

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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

Cursed amethyst C016 / 6143
Cursed amethyst. When this amethyst was received by the museum in 1943 a note inside the box read this stone is trebly accursed and is stained with the blood

Air monitoring station C018 / 0039
Air monitoring station in grounds of school. Photographed in Willenhall, West Midlands

Air quality monitoring station C018 / 0044
Air quality monitoring station, Tyburn Road, Birmingham. The station is situated in a dense urban area, with polluting industries, busy arterial roads and motorways nearby

Perovskite mineral, molecular model C016 / 5803
Perovskite mineral, molecular model. Perovskite is a mineral form of calcium titanate, with the chemical formula Ca.Ti.O3

Perovskite mineral, molecular model C016 / 5802
Perovskite mineral, molecular model. Perovskite is a mineral form of calcium titanate, with the chemical formula Ca.Ti.O3

Ruby C016 / 5626
Ruby. Ruby is a variety of corundum, which is the second hardest natural substance known on Earth. This specimen is originally from Aust-Agder, Norway

Haematite mineral specimen C016 / 5115
Haematite mineral specimen. Iridescent crystalline mass of haematite (iron oxide). This specimen is from from Rio Marina, on the Mediterranean island of Elba

Chromite C013 / 6672
Chromite (iron chromium oxide) is the ore of chromium and has an attractive shiny surface. It is used in the manufacture of stainless steel and in metallic paints

Ruin marble C013 / 6644
Polished ruin marble. Ruin marble is a kind of limestone or marble that contains light and dark patterns, giving it the impression of a ruined cityscape

Diamond flower brooch
Victorian diamond-encrusted flower with a sapphire at its centre

Yellow sapphire from Sri Lanka, 101 carats. Acquired by the museum in 1874

Padparadscha is one of the most unusual varieties of the mineral corundum

Blue sapphire
Sri Lankan specimen of blue sapphire. A rare example of the uncut material

Spinel specimen
Spinel crystals from Vietnam. The rock has been chipped away to reveal the well-defined crystals

Diamond spikes

Natural ruby crystal
This ruby is a staggering 1, 085 carats. Mined in Burmas Mogok (Myanmar s) mines and bought by the Museum in 1924 from Burma Ruby Mines Ltd. It is one of the largest crystals in the Museum collection

Star sapphire
Parallel bundles of fibres are formed in the stone as it crystallises. When the sapphire is cut in the correct orientation the silky needles reflect light to form a star effect

Natural ruby in marble
From the mines of Mogok in Burma (Myanmar). Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum with small impurities of chromium that turn it red

Cursed amethyst
When the Mineralogy Department received this amethyst in 1943 they found a note inside the box: this stone is trebly accursed and is stained with the blood

Plate 3a from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 3a, Histoire Naturel Des Mineraux et de Pierres Precieuses, from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

Magnetite (iron oxide) specimen from Piedmont, Italy. From the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

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"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.