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Tremolite asbestos from FranceTremolite (calcium magnesium silicate hydroxide) is a mineral from the Amphibole group, it is commonly used for industrial purposes
Hornblende-biotite graniteGeological specimen collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition. It had a broad scientific programme and collected thousands of geological
Nephrite jadeA specimen of nephrite jade from New Zealand. Nephrite is actually not a mineral outright, but is a variety of the mineral actinolite (calcium magnesium iron silicate hydroxide)
JadeA block of jade measuring more than a metre across and weighing over half a tonne
Jade groupA selection of rough and worked specimens of jadeite and nephrite. Jade is a gemstone and ornamental stone
Jade and gold casket (Lid shut)This casket was given to the Duchess of Cornwall and York in 1901 inscribed From many Loyal Women of the Province of Aukland
Jadeite crystal and cut stoneJadeite comprises of (sodium aluminum iron silicate) and is actually not a mineral outright, but is a variety of the mineral actinolite. Specimens from the Natural History Museum, London
Tiger s-eye and Hawk s-eyeFormed when blue crocidolite asbestos is replaced by quartz. Hawk s-eye retains the original colour while tiger s-eye contains a residue of iron oxide
Jade and gold casket (Lid open)This casket was given to the Duchess of Cornwall and York in 1901 inscribed From many Loyal Women of the Province of Aukland
Nephrite jade pendantA nephrite jade pendant with inlaid mother-of-pearl eyes. Specimen orginates from New Zealand
Asbestos purseBenjamin Franklins Asbestos purse. A crudely plaited purse made from tremolite asbestos. From the Hans Sloane collection. Asbestos is formed of microscopically fibrous crystals
Objects carved from nephrite jadeA bowl, cabochon, square seal and chinese carving in nephrite jade. Nephrite is actually not a mineral outright, but is a variety of the mineral actinolite
Carved nephriteA tiki from New Zealand (left), a seal from British Colombia, and a Chinese vase all carved from nephrite. Nephrite is actually not a mineral outright, but is a variety of the mineral actinolite
Carved nephrite bowlNephrite is actually not a mineral outright, but is a variety of the mineral actinolite
Polished slab of jade
Nephrite owl carvingStages in carving an owl in nephrite. Nephrite is actually not a mineral outright, but is a variety of the mineral actinolite