The kyawthuite crystal was discovered in 2010 ... officially recognized kyawthuite as a new mineral in 2015. Today, the sole specimen resides in the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County ...

One of his favorite minerals on display is a sample of crocoite, an unusual and rare lead chromate (PbCrO 4) which forms into red, tabular crystals. The museum’s specimen was obtained from a small, ...

Many specimens are going to be displayed high up. We had to choose minerals that were quite big so they could be seen,' explains Robin. The more chemically complex minerals do not often form into ...

An aquamarine crystal in its natural state shows why these specimens are prized for their beauty. - Courtesy Daniel Trinchillo, Fine Minerals International Aquamarine is the green-blue to blue variety ...

Bryn Mawr College's excellent collection of more than 100,000 rock and mineral specimens supports teaching and research in the Geology department. Established by Florence Bascom, founder of the ...

well-formed crystals. The finest examples are from Brazil, especially a deposit near Galiléia, located near Governador Valadares in the state of Minas Gerais. The best are often left as mineral ...