At some point, you’ve probably admired mineral crystals. Their beautiful shapes and colors have fascinated human beings for centuries. But did you realize that the smaller a crystal is, the more perfect it usually is? That’s where the allure of microminerals comes into play.
In this month’s Nature Connections we will be taking an in-depth look at microminerals. Dr. Alan Pribula, curator of the NHSM mineral collection and President of the Baltimore Mineral Society, will be leading a discussion about and workshop on micromounts. We will lean how micromounts are prepared and studied. Microscopes will be available for your use to examine and study a variety of micromineral samples. You’ll be able to see first-hand just how beautiful these tiny specimens can be. You’ll also have the opportunity to prepare one of your own mounts, and will receive a mounted specimen from the NHSM collection.
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Photo credit: Barite Pribram