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Geological crosssection through the Earths crust.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886
Crysotile asbestosScanning electron micrograph of 5-Fold symmetry in crysotile asbestos. Magnification on the 5 x4 transparency = X 600, 000
Birthstone Series: Amythest QuartzAn Amythest quartz specimen. Amythest is a form of quartz that is usually purple in colour, it is the birthstone for the month of March. Natural History Museum specimen number 84817
Discosphaera tubifera, coccolithophoreScanning electron microscope (SEM) showing the unicellular planktonic algae Discosphaera tubifera from the North Atlantic surrounded by a sphere of calcite plates - coccoliths
Wiesbaden - Kochbrunen Hot SpringWiesbaden, Germany - Kochbrunen ( Cook Well ) Hot Spring. This building is the Pump Room. Date: 1913
Badoit DiscoveredA druidess of Ancient Gaul, holding the sacred mistletoe, reveals to a group of warriors the spring which to this day gives us naturally sparkling BADOIT MINERAL WATER
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic - The Sprudel at the SpaKarlovy Vary or Carlsbad (Karlsbad), in western Bohemia, Czech Republic - The Sprudel (Mineral Hot Water Spring Fountain or Geyser) and Spa Attendants in their waterproof uniforms! Date: circa 1911
Jurassic reptiles, dinosaurs, fish and birds.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886
Plant landscape of the Permian.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886
Trilobite, sponge and zoophyte fossils.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886
KaoliniteScanning electron microscope image of kaolinite (x 4.00K). Its a common phyllosilicate mineral, its structure is composed of silicate sheets bonded to aluminum oxide/hydroxide layers
Selection of diamond crystalsDiamond crystals from the Natural History Museum collections
Blue John vaseA vase carved out of the mineral Blue John. The mineral is so far unique to one location in the Derbyshire Peak District, England
JasperA polished slab of jasper from Campsie Fells, Stirlingshire. Jasper is cryptocrystalline agate quartz (silicon dioxide)
Smokejacks Brickworks, SurreySmokejacks Brickworks in Ockley, Surrey shows part of the Upper Weald Clay Formation of Lower Cretaceous (Barremian) age
Eocene London clayEli Marsden Wilsons impression of the Eocene (55 to 34 million years ago) London Clay landscape
Tremolite asbestos from FranceTremolite (calcium magnesium silicate hydroxide) is a mineral from the Amphibole group, it is commonly used for industrial purposes
Industrial Revolution. England. Mining. Nineteenth-century engraving
Plate 4, fig 2 Puddingstone - from MineralienbuchAn illustration of a polished section of puddingstone. Puddingstone is a conglomerate sedimentary rock. Plate 4, fig 2 from Mineralienbuch by F. A. Schmidt, Stuttgart 1855
Tonguestone (sharks tooth) with lateral denticlesTooth of the extinct shark (Lamna obliqua Agassiz). Specimen orgininating from the London Clay (Eocene), Sheppey, Kent
Garnet PeridotiteGarnet-peridotite, a major constituent in the make-up of the Earth. Image published in Natures Connections An Exploration of Natural History. Published in 2000
Coelosphaeridium, calcareous alga
Franklinite, zinc oreA granular rock composed of white calcite, dull green willemite, red zincite and black franklinite (Zinc Iron Manganese Oxide). See T00387 for a fluorescent view
Benitoite was discovered in 1906 near the San Benito river in California which remains the only known locality for this (barium titanium silicate) mineral
Agate bowl, grey and whiteAgate is a decorative variety of cryptocrystalline quartz (silicon dioxide). This bowl specimen is from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London
Iceland sparA specimen of Iceland spar from Rodefjord, Iceland. Transparent crystal composed of the mineral, calcite (calcium carbonate) which has unusual property of double refraction
Polished slab of labradoriteLabradorite (calcium sodium aluminum silicate) can seem dull and grey until the light hits correctly, then an array of colours can be observed glowing on the surface
Sliven, Bulgaria - The Sinite Kamani rocksSliven, Bulgaris. The famous rocky massif Sinite Kamani ( The Blue Rocks ) and the associated national park, the fresh air and the mineral springs offer diverse opportunities for leisure and tourism
Fern fossils from the Permian.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886
Thermal swimming pool in Budapest, HungaryThermal outdoor swimming pool in Budapest, Hungary
Slovakia - Spa - thermal baths at Piest any - covered rickshaws - the biggest and best known spa town in Slovakia. This particular site is the Napoleon Spa. Date: circa 1910s
BerylA cut heliodor beryl stone of 135.93 carats. Beryl comprises of beryllium aluminum silicate
Plate 7a from Histoire naturelle? (1789)Plate 7a, Mineralogie [unfinished] from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines
Emiliana huxleyi, coccolithScanning electron microscope image of a complete sphere of coccoliths from modern oceans. These are thin calcite shells protecting the coccolithophore within
Plate 1 from Histoire naturelle? (1789)Plate 1 Histoire Naturelle ou Mineralogie Complete, from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines
PerovskiteLarge black, pseudocubic crystals of perovskite (calcium titanium oxide). It is a source of titanium and some rare earth metals
The Nummulosphere Part I. Front CoverAn account of the organic origin of so-called igneous rocks and of abyssal red clays by Kirkpatrick, Randolph (1863-1950), London. 1913
Abano Terme, Italy - Imposing entrace to the Ancient SpringsAbano Terme is a spa town and commune in the province of Padua, in the Veneto region, Italy, on the eastern slope of the Colli Euganei
Vichy, France - BathroomVichy, France - Taking the healing waters - here the patient is wrapped up and then submerged within a superb enamel bath. Note the spectacular art nouveau tiling! Date: early 1910s
Plate 1 from Specimens of British Minerals? vol. 1 by P. RasPlate 1 entitled Woodlike-tin ores from Specimens of British minerals, selected from the cabinet of P. Rashleigh, of Menabilly, in the County of Cornwall (1797) by Philip Rashleigh
Cut diamond and crystalsA cut diamond surrounded by rough crystals. Diamond is comprised of compacted carbon and is the hardest natural substance known on Earth
Crucifix set with sapphires, zircon, spinel, cairngorm and amethyst. The whole cross is bordered by diamonds
Linarite is a bright azure blue colour with crystal growth to nearly 25mm. It comprises of (lead copper sulphate hydroxide). Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London
Section of Chassigny meteoriteThin section of Chassigny in cross-polarized light, showing shocked and deformed olivine grains. The field of view is 3mm
Blue JohnPolished slice of Blue John from Derbyshire, England. The mineral is so far unique to one location in the Derbyshire Peak District, England
Zircon cut stonesCut stones showing the natural colour range and lustre of zircon. Zircon is the birthstone of December. It comprises of (zirconium silicate) and is not the same as the artificial gem cubic zircona
Gold Mine Headgear - Witwatersrand (East) - South Africa. Date: circa 1910s
Thomas Howell Williams Idris, founder of drinks companyThomas Howell Williams Idris, founder of the Idris soft drinks company. late 19th century