Close ups of the display cases in the Earth Gallery are a delight, particularly if a specimen has a good deal of colour, or unusual textures. Minerals are naturally growing structures that occur inside cavities in rocks, and the Museum has an impressive collection of them. I'm always partial to amethyst, as it is my birthstone.
This big rock contains a lot of nickel. It is from the Sudbury Basin in northern Ontario. 1.8 billion years ago, an asteroid struck the region- the third largest known impact crater on the planet.
More to see here.
Magmatic rocks can look different from each other; how fast they cool makes a big difference.
Nice mineral exhibit! Take care, have a great day and a wonderful week!
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DeleteI would definitely visit this gallery. Last fall I donated a huge sand rose from the Sahara to the rocks and minerals section of Belgrade University----and amethyst is my birthstone, too!
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DeleteThis is really lovely, William. I have a fond spot for minerals, rocks and shells, including a small but very nice quartz collection. These look lovely.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteAh so precious!
ReplyDeleteThey are.
DeleteSo many beautiful exhibits there!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
Delete...Mother Nature's artwork!
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DeleteThey are often very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes.
DeleteIt's always amazing to me how our earth creates such beautiful rocks!
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteThere are some very interesting pieces of rock out there.
ReplyDeleteYes there are.
DeleteThe minerals found on earth a wildly varied and amazing to see.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteI think crystals and rocks are so pretty, many people believe they have powers but I just like to look at them.
ReplyDeleteI can relate.
DeleteI think I might have enjoyed studying geology.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteLovely mineral exhibit and photos ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health,laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores
aka (A Creative Harbor)
You're welcome.
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