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School Mineralogy Collection

School Mineralogy Collection

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Mineral NameSchool Mineralogy Collection
Colorsmulti-colored, various
Transparencyvarious
Type Localityeducational collection
Mineral Groupvarious
Useseducational, display, historical study
Associated Mineralsvarious minerals and rocks
Rarityuncommon

Description

An antique school mineralogy collection from 1899, featuring a grid of numerous labeled mineral and rock samples, some in small vials or plastic bags, housed in a wooden display box.

Geological Context

This collection serves as an educational tool, illustrating the wide range of geological materials, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, alongside various mineral species, to teach fundamental concepts in geology and mineralogy.

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