
Evje-Iveland Mineral Collection
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Mineral NameEvje-Iveland Mineral Collection
Type LocalityEvje-Iveland, Norway
Useseducational, collector
Rarityuncommon
Description
This image displays a museum exhibit case showcasing the Odd S.H. Hansen collection of minerals from the Evje-Iveland region. The case contains numerous small to medium-sized mineral specimens arranged on multiple glass shelves, along with informational plaques.
Geological Context
The Evje-Iveland region in Norway is renowned for its pegmatite deposits, which are known to host a wide variety of rare and well-crystallized minerals, often associated with granitic intrusions.