
Mineral Collection (Museum of the California State Mining Bureau)
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Mineral NameMineral Collection (Museum of the California State Mining Bureau)
Chemical FormulaN/A (Represents a collection of various minerals)
Streak ColorN/A (Represents a collection of various minerals)
CleavageN/A (Represents a collection of various minerals)
FractureN/A (Represents a collection of various minerals)
ColorsN/A (Represents a collection of various minerals)
TransparencyN/A (Represents a collection of various minerals)
Type LocalityFerry Building, San Francisco, California (location of the museum)
Mineral GroupN/A (Represents a collection of various minerals)
Useseducation, research, historical preservation
Associated MineralsN/A (Represents a collection of various minerals)
Description
A black and white historical photograph from 1907 showing the interior of the Museum of the California State Mining Bureau, featuring long rows of glass display cases filled with numerous mineral and rock specimens, with several individuals observing the exhibits.
Geological Context
This image depicts a museum collection, which serves to showcase a wide array of minerals and rocks, representing diverse geological formations and processes from various localities, rather than a single geological context.