Sulphate Collection

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

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

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

Plate 1 from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 1 Histoire Naturelle ou Mineralogie Complete, from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

Linarite is a bright azure blue colour with crystal growth to nearly 25mm. It comprises of (lead copper sulphate hydroxide). Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Cartoon titled 'Adulteration of Food': Anchovy paste being concocted from sprats
5308771 Cartoon titled 'Adulteration of Food': Anchovy paste being concocted from sprats, red colouring (Venetian Red - ferric oxide and calcium sulphate)

Anglesite, Matlock, Derbyshire, England
Tapering, colourless crystals of anglesite on galena. The specimen label, handwritten by collector Philip Rashleigh, states Common lead ore with flat columnar crystals of white lead ore each side

Baryte, Bonsall Dale, Bonsall, Derbyshire, England
Variety of baryte known as brainstone. White sprays of dendritic crystals in a limonitic ground mass with one polished face

Gypsum, Cumberland Mine, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England
Curved, fibrous aggregates of gypsum crystals. The crystals are milky white in colour and in the same feathery groups as illustrated in Specimens of British Minerals

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Electric Discharge in Rarefied Gases (colour litho)
5211389 Electric Discharge in Rarefied Gases (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric Discharge in Rarefied Gases)

Pharmaceutical bottle of quinine (glass)
CHT166628 Pharmaceutical bottle of quinine (glass) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: used for treatment of malaria; was used to promote contractions during labour;)

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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

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Sunday stone, a calendar in rock
Formed in a Tyneside coal mine in the 1800s, the white mineral barium sulphate, settled out in a water trough and during working shifts was blackened by coal dust

Karl (Carl) Bosch (1874-1940) German chemist. Haber-Bosch process for sulphate of ammonia. Shared 1931 Nobel prize for chemistry with Friedrich Bergius. Obverse of commemorative medal

Experiment showing crystal formation, copper (II) sulphate crystals after four hours, large enough for their triclinic structure to be visible

Solid metallic copper at bottom of glass beaker containing Zinc sulphate solution, beaker of blue copper sulphate solution, and zinc metal shavings on watchglass

Tetrahedrite C016 / 5655
Tetrahedrite (copper antimony sulphide). This specimen displays flat-faced tetrahedral shaped crystals

Rock concretions and minerals C016 / 4850
Rock concretions and minerals. Clockwise from upper left: septarian nodule, fractured flint nodule, fractured pyrite nodule and a selenite desert rose

Susannite on Caledonite
4mm crystal of susannite (carbonate) in a mass of caledonite (suplhate). Specimen from the Roughton Gill mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria

Thenardite
A specimen of the mineral Thenardite (number 1929, 1859) held in the Natural History Museums Mineral Department

Birthstone Series: Lazurite

Gypsum is comprised of (hydrated calcium sulphate). It forms from the evaporation of highly saline waters producing massive beds

Cerussite
Aggregates of white crystals on globular crystalline baryte. Cerussite comprises of (lead carbonate). Specimen from Frank Mills mine, Christow, Devon

Connellite
Deep-blue velvety crust of needles with some red cuprite. Connellite comprises of (hydrated copper sulphate chloride hydroxide). Specimen from Wheal Muttrell, Gwennap, Cornwall

Celestite
A mass of celestite crystals. Celestite is strontium sulphate and is the source of red colours in fireworks

Caledonite comprises of (copper lead carbonate sulphate hydroxide) and is characterized by small, well-formed intricate crystals. This specimen is from the Natural History Museum, London

Anhydrite
A specimen of the mineral anhydrite (calcium sulphate) from the Simplon tunnel through the Alps which links Switzerland to Italy

Amethyst, baryte dioptase, rhodochrosite
Amethyst, purple crystals from India. Baryte, long yellow prisms from Cumbria. Dioptase, green lustrous crusts from Namibia. Rhodochrosite, pink crystals on quartz

Baryte
Specimen of the mineral Baryte from Wheal Mary Ann Menheriot, Cornwal, England

Opal
Fire opal in a matrix slab of alunite from Guatemala. Opals are not truely crystalline and are therefore mineraloids. They comprise of (hydrated silica glass)

Desert rose specimen

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Sulphate, a versatile compound with various applications and intriguing properties. From its association with copper and magnesium sulphate to the mesmerizing sight of copper sulphate crystals under a microscope (LM), this chemical element never fails to captivate our curiosity. Plate 1 from Histoire naturelle? (1789) showcases the historical significance of sulphates in natural history studies. The intricate structure of copper sulphate crystals, observed through LM, reveals their unique beauty and complexity. But they are not just limited to scientific exploration; they have found their way into popular culture as well. Linarite, an exquisite mineral formed by the combination of lead and copper sulphates, adds a touch of elegance wherever it is found. Even advertisements like Dr Williams pink pills for pale people recognize the importance of sulphates in maintaining good health. These pills contain essential minerals such as anglesite sourced from Matlock, Derbyshire, England – known for its rich deposits. Venturing further into Derbyshire's geological wonders, we come across baryte in Bonsall Dale. Its presence alongside gypsum at Cumberland Mine in Matlock Bath highlights how diverse these formations can be. As we delve deeper into understanding the benefits of these compounds, information leaflets accompanying products like Dr Williams pink pills educate us on how proper supplementation can improve our overall well-being. Whether it's exploring microscopic worlds or appreciating their role in medicine and geology, there is no denying that sulphates hold immense fascination for both scientists and everyday individuals alike. Their versatility continues to amaze us as we uncover new uses and marvel at their stunning crystalline structures throughout history.