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Minerals
Step back in time to see the Museum as it was in 1881 with its original oak display cabinets in the Minerals gallery.
See sparkling gems alongside raw minerals, marvel at the variety of colours, textures and shapes, and learn how they're formed.
Star specimens and exhibits
- a polished slice of agate which reveals an internal pattern with a likeness of HM Queen Elizabeth II
- ornamental mineral art
- curiosities from the collection of Sir Hans Sloane
- a 635-kilogramme iron meteorite that fell in Argentina in 1783
- a 9,381 carat flawless blue topaz gemstone - the largest of its kind
- and a wall display of many more meteorite specimens
How to find this gallery
The Minerals gallery is in the Green Zone on the First Floor above Hintze Hall. You don't need to pre-book to visit the Minerals gallery.
Move the slider below to find other minerals, rocks and gems in the Museum.
Earthly and Ethereal: Minerals, Rocks and Gems
Explore highlights of the geological collections in an online exhibition.
A collaboration between the Museum and Google Arts & Culture.
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