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Hillman Hall

May 22, 2017 by wpengine

Moss agate found in Colorado

Moss agate

Moss agate found in Colorado on display in Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems

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March 27, 2017 by wpengine

Topaz, elbaite, quartz, and albite

Topaz, elbaite, quartz, and albite from California on display in Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems
Topaz, elbaite, quartz, and albite from California on display in Hillman Hall of  Minerals and Gems

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February 22, 2017 by wpengine

Pyromorphite

Green pyromorphite mineral

This pyromorphite from Chester County in Pennsylvania is on display in Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems.

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January 4, 2017 by wpengine

Goethite found in Pennsylvania

Goethite

Goethite found in Pennsylvania, displayed in Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems

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December 5, 2016 by wpengine

Smithsonite and gypsum

Smithsonite and gypsum minerals

Smithsonite and gypsum in Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems.
(photo by Hayley Pontia)

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August 14, 2016 by wpengine

The great pegmatites of Minas Gerais in Brazil

tourmaline gemstones

The great pegmatites of Minas Gerais in Brazil are famous for producing the widest variety of colors in tourmaline gemstones. Carnegie Museum of Natural History has a wide variety of them on display in Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems.

(photo by Hayley Pontia) 

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