Acanthite
MNHN N°206.101
This specimen shows an aggregate of pseudo-octahedral crystals, gray-black to black in colour. The octahedral crystals measure 1.5 cm on average while this sample measures 6.7 x 4.3 cm. This acanthite is a pseudomorphosis over argentite (also a ...
MNHN N°206.101
This specimen shows an aggregate of pseudo-octahedral crystals, gray-black to black in colour. The octahedral crystals measure 1.5 cm on average while this sample measures 6.7 x 4.3 cm. This acanthite is a pseudomorphosis over argentite (also a ...
Acanthite
MNHN N°206.97
This specimen shows a dendritic aggregate of pseudo-octahedral crystals of acanthite, gray-black to black in colour. This acanthite is a pseudomorphosis on argentite (also a silver sulphide). The octahedral crystals measure 0.5 cm on average (cf. ...
MNHN N°206.97
This specimen shows a dendritic aggregate of pseudo-octahedral crystals of acanthite, gray-black to black in colour. This acanthite is a pseudomorphosis on argentite (also a silver sulphide). The octahedral crystals measure 0.5 cm on average (cf. ...
Adamite
MNHN N°175.247
This specimen is an adamite that is located on a brown-reddish limonite matrix. Adamite displays spherical aggregates (cf detail 1), pale yellow in colour, with a vitreous lustre. The whole sample measures 5.8 X 3.5 cm, the adamite cluster is 2.5 cm ...
MNHN N°175.247
This specimen is an adamite that is located on a brown-reddish limonite matrix. Adamite displays spherical aggregates (cf detail 1), pale yellow in colour, with a vitreous lustre. The whole sample measures 5.8 X 3.5 cm, the adamite cluster is 2.5 cm ...
Adamite
MNHN N°99.622
This adamite displays encrustations with spherical nodules. It is bluish green in color with a vitreous glare. The sample measures 10 x 6.5 cm. It arises from Laurium in Greece. This sample comes from the Eugene Patrin collection, which was donated ...
MNHN N°99.622
This adamite displays encrustations with spherical nodules. It is bluish green in color with a vitreous glare. The sample measures 10 x 6.5 cm. It arises from Laurium in Greece. This sample comes from the Eugene Patrin collection, which was donated ...
Aegirine
MNHN N°206.78
This is an isolated crystal of aegirine. The crystal is dark green nearly black. It is clearly terminated and measures 13 x 4.5 x 4 cm. This aegirine comes from Malosa Mountain in Malawi and was acquired by the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle ...
MNHN N°206.78
This is an isolated crystal of aegirine. The crystal is dark green nearly black. It is clearly terminated and measures 13 x 4.5 x 4 cm. This aegirine comes from Malosa Mountain in Malawi and was acquired by the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle ...
Afghanite
MNHN N°201.190
This sample is an afghanite on a matrix of white calcite. One can see the small golden crystals of pyrite. The afghanite iappears as prismatic azure-blue crystals. The whole sample maesures 10.5 x 6.5 cm. It was discovered in 2001 in the mineral ...
MNHN N°201.190
This sample is an afghanite on a matrix of white calcite. One can see the small golden crystals of pyrite. The afghanite iappears as prismatic azure-blue crystals. The whole sample maesures 10.5 x 6.5 cm. It was discovered in 2001 in the mineral ...
Aquamarina
MNHN N°190.1
This specimen is a pink association of orthose crystal with a transparent crystal, beryl blue-sky aquamarine. The whole specimen measures 12 x 9 x 11 cm. Aquamarina crystal is not more than 5 cm in length. The two species are perfectly crystallized. ...
MNHN N°190.1
This specimen is a pink association of orthose crystal with a transparent crystal, beryl blue-sky aquamarine. The whole specimen measures 12 x 9 x 11 cm. Aquamarina crystal is not more than 5 cm in length. The two species are perfectly crystallized. ...
Aquamarina
MNHN N°190.44
This beryl aquamarine shows two hexagonal prisms (cf detail 2) with bright pale blue facets, resting on a plate composed of muscovite crystals. This sample measures 13,5 x 11 x 5 cm. This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, was extracted ...
MNHN N°190.44
This beryl aquamarine shows two hexagonal prisms (cf detail 2) with bright pale blue facets, resting on a plate composed of muscovite crystals. This sample measures 13,5 x 11 x 5 cm. This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, was extracted ...
Aquamarina
MNHN N°192.20
This specimen shows several crystals of aquamarina, overlapping each another, with muscovite crystal forming "roses" (cf detail 1). The largest crystal of this sample measures 16 cm. Some of these crystals of aquamarine are biterminated. Coming from ...
MNHN N°192.20
This specimen shows several crystals of aquamarina, overlapping each another, with muscovite crystal forming "roses" (cf detail 1). The largest crystal of this sample measures 16 cm. Some of these crystals of aquamarine are biterminated. Coming from ...
Aquamarina
MNHN N°203.115
This specimen is a carved prism of aquamarina (cf detail 1). The base of the prism corresponds to the hexagonal shape of the original crystal, while the higher section is carved and represents a sitting dog (visible on the 3D view). The whole sample ...
MNHN N°203.115
This specimen is a carved prism of aquamarina (cf detail 1). The base of the prism corresponds to the hexagonal shape of the original crystal, while the higher section is carved and represents a sitting dog (visible on the 3D view). The whole sample ...
Aquamarina
MNHN N°204.92
This specimen shows a gemmeous beryl aquamarine crystal association with crystals of schorl (mineral species belonging to the group of tourmalines) on an albite matrix. Some black fine rods crystals are in fact foitite (another species of the ...
MNHN N°204.92
This specimen shows a gemmeous beryl aquamarine crystal association with crystals of schorl (mineral species belonging to the group of tourmalines) on an albite matrix. Some black fine rods crystals are in fact foitite (another species of the ...
Aquamarina
MNHN-NC
This sample of aquamarina is of great purity and biterminated: on one side (on the right of the photograph), one observes a termination with a dozen "depolished" facets but the summit facet is transparent. On the other side ( left on the photograph), ...
MNHN-NC
This sample of aquamarina is of great purity and biterminated: on one side (on the right of the photograph), one observes a termination with a dozen "depolished" facets but the summit facet is transparent. On the other side ( left on the photograph), ...
Albite
MNHN-NC
This specimen is made up of an aggregate of albite crystals, forming a sphere which is crossed by muscovite crystals. The albite is white and transparent, its crystals are lamellate (cf detail 1). Muscovite is silvery and foliated. This specimen ...
MNHN-NC
This specimen is made up of an aggregate of albite crystals, forming a sphere which is crossed by muscovite crystals. The albite is white and transparent, its crystals are lamellate (cf detail 1). Muscovite is silvery and foliated. This specimen ...
Allanite-(Ce)
MNHN N°195.143
This specimen shows a brown crystal of allanite (cf detail 1) on white dolomite. The allanite is transparent and is well crystallized. Only one termination is observed. The crystal measures 0.8 X 0.6 X 0.2 cm while the ensemble measures 5.5 X 6 cm. ...
MNHN N°195.143
This specimen shows a brown crystal of allanite (cf detail 1) on white dolomite. The allanite is transparent and is well crystallized. Only one termination is observed. The crystal measures 0.8 X 0.6 X 0.2 cm while the ensemble measures 5.5 X 6 cm. ...
Allanite (Ce)
MNHN N°195.263
This specimen shows two brown crystals of allanite (cf detail 1) associated to white dolomite. The allanite is transparent and is well crystallized. The largest crystal measures 1.5 x 0.4 cm; the whole sample measuring 9 x 6.5 cm. This sample was ...
MNHN N°195.263
This specimen shows two brown crystals of allanite (cf detail 1) associated to white dolomite. The allanite is transparent and is well crystallized. The largest crystal measures 1.5 x 0.4 cm; the whole sample measuring 9 x 6.5 cm. This sample was ...
Almandine
MNHN N°112.750
Theses are 3 sized almandine gemmeous garnets. The samples used for this garnets come from Ibeandro in Madagascar. The gems are dark red and have an oval shape (gem on the left), a rectangular shape (gem on the right) and a cabochon shape (gem on the ...
MNHN N°112.750
Theses are 3 sized almandine gemmeous garnets. The samples used for this garnets come from Ibeandro in Madagascar. The gems are dark red and have an oval shape (gem on the left), a rectangular shape (gem on the right) and a cabochon shape (gem on the ...
Amazonite
MNHN N°78.192
This specimen is an association of two crystals of microcline. This is the amazonite variety of microcline because of their blue-green color. The crystals are perfectly terminated. One clearly distinguishes their edges and their faces. It measures ...
MNHN N°78.192
This specimen is an association of two crystals of microcline. This is the amazonite variety of microcline because of their blue-green color. The crystals are perfectly terminated. One clearly distinguishes their edges and their faces. It measures ...
Amethyst
MNHN N°103.369
This sample is a kind of sphere, composed of many crystals of amethyste. The crystals are well finished and their color varies from white (at the base) to purple intense purple (at the top). This whole specimen measures 9.5 x 6.5 x 7.5 cm.This sample ...
MNHN N°103.369
This sample is a kind of sphere, composed of many crystals of amethyste. The crystals are well finished and their color varies from white (at the base) to purple intense purple (at the top). This whole specimen measures 9.5 x 6.5 x 7.5 cm.This sample ...
Amethyst
MNHN N°177.74
This sample is composed by a group of stalactic crystals of amethyst. It measures 19 x 16 x 13.5 cm.This specimen arises from Coober Pedy in Australia, a famous deposit for its opals. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle obtained this sample as ...
MNHN N°177.74
This sample is composed by a group of stalactic crystals of amethyst. It measures 19 x 16 x 13.5 cm.This specimen arises from Coober Pedy in Australia, a famous deposit for its opals. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle obtained this sample as ...
Amethyst
MNHN N°193.68
This amethyst is made up of overlapping very transparent prismatic quartz crystals (amethyst variety) measuring to 8.5 cm in length. This sample was extracted from a geode formed in the Las Vigas area in Mexico. This specimen could be acquired thanks ...
MNHN N°193.68
This amethyst is made up of overlapping very transparent prismatic quartz crystals (amethyst variety) measuring to 8.5 cm in length. This sample was extracted from a geode formed in the Las Vigas area in Mexico. This specimen could be acquired thanks ...
Amethyst
MNHN N°196.226
This is a well-crystallized sceptre quartz. Its upper part is an amethyst and there is a smoked pole of quartz. This sample was discovered in August 1996 near the Pointe des améthystes in Mont Blanc Massif by Erik Gonthier who was shooting for the ...
MNHN N°196.226
This is a well-crystallized sceptre quartz. Its upper part is an amethyst and there is a smoked pole of quartz. This sample was discovered in August 1996 near the Pointe des améthystes in Mont Blanc Massif by Erik Gonthier who was shooting for the ...
Amethyst
MNHN N°204.133
This specimen is made up of purple amethyst crystals (detail 1). It measures 22 x 10.5 x 9 cm and arises from the outcrop of Les Issarts in the Puy-de-Dôme area in Central France. The support from Total made possible the acquisition of this ...
MNHN N°204.133
This specimen is made up of purple amethyst crystals (detail 1). It measures 22 x 10.5 x 9 cm and arises from the outcrop of Les Issarts in the Puy-de-Dôme area in Central France. The support from Total made possible the acquisition of this ...
Amethyst
MNHN N°206.193
This sample is an isolated crystal of amethyst variety quartz. The crystal is pale pink on its base and has a dark violet shade at its extremities. There are numerous inclusions inside the crystal: they are hematite. The crystal measures 27 x 27 x 34 ...
MNHN N°206.193
This sample is an isolated crystal of amethyst variety quartz. The crystal is pale pink on its base and has a dark violet shade at its extremities. There are numerous inclusions inside the crystal: they are hematite. The crystal measures 27 x 27 x 34 ...
Analcime
MNHN N°195.192
This sample shows milky white crystals of analcime on matrix, associated with prismatic crystals of brown zoisite. The largest crystal of analcime measures 3,7 cm in diameter. The whole sample measures 6.5 x 7 cm. This specimen was discovered near ...
MNHN N°195.192
This sample shows milky white crystals of analcime on matrix, associated with prismatic crystals of brown zoisite. The largest crystal of analcime measures 3,7 cm in diameter. The whole sample measures 6.5 x 7 cm. This specimen was discovered near ...
Anatase
MNHN N°194.22
This specimen shows a series of crystals of anatase on matrix. These gray-bluish crystals are very elongated. They are associated with large milky quartz crystals. This specimen comes from the Pass of La Madeleine in Savoy and was acquired thanks to ...
MNHN N°194.22
This specimen shows a series of crystals of anatase on matrix. These gray-bluish crystals are very elongated. They are associated with large milky quartz crystals. This specimen comes from the Pass of La Madeleine in Savoy and was acquired thanks to ...
Anatase
MNHN N°205.115
This sample presents anatase and quartz crystals on matrix. The whole piece measures 12.5 x 12.5 cm. The anatase crystals measure approximately 1 cm in length; they are black-bluish, biterminated and perfectly crystallized. Quartz is present in the ...
MNHN N°205.115
This sample presents anatase and quartz crystals on matrix. The whole piece measures 12.5 x 12.5 cm. The anatase crystals measure approximately 1 cm in length; they are black-bluish, biterminated and perfectly crystallized. Quartz is present in the ...
Andorite
MNHN N°202.124
This crystal of andorite is the biggest specimen known for this species. It is composed by andorite crystals (lenght of 6 cm and 2-3cm large) covered on some spots by bouquets of zinkenite crystals. The tabular crystals of andorite have bright facets ...
MNHN N°202.124
This crystal of andorite is the biggest specimen known for this species. It is composed by andorite crystals (lenght of 6 cm and 2-3cm large) covered on some spots by bouquets of zinkenite crystals. The tabular crystals of andorite have bright facets ...
Anglésite
MNHN N°196.195
The sample showed here is a 8 X 6 X 2 cm transparent monocrystal, with a slightly amber color. It is laid out perpendicularly to a small aggregate of centimetric crystals of anglesite forming its basis. This sample arises from the shaft N°9 of the ...
MNHN N°196.195
The sample showed here is a 8 X 6 X 2 cm transparent monocrystal, with a slightly amber color. It is laid out perpendicularly to a small aggregate of centimetric crystals of anglesite forming its basis. This sample arises from the shaft N°9 of the ...
Apatite MHNH N°199.199
This gem is a yellow sized apatite. It weights 39.4 carats equivallent to 8.077 grames and measures 23 x 16 x 13 mm. The uncut crystal used for this gem comes from Vohimar in Madagascar. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently exposed ...
This gem is a yellow sized apatite. It weights 39.4 carats equivallent to 8.077 grames and measures 23 x 16 x 13 mm. The uncut crystal used for this gem comes from Vohimar in Madagascar. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently exposed ...
Aragonite MHNH N°207.28
This specimen is a aragonite of the "flos-ferri" type (iron flower). The aragonite takes here a ramified and intersected shape. It is white and opaque. It arises from Saint-Pierre de Mésage in Isere and could be acquired thanks to support from Total. ...
This specimen is a aragonite of the "flos-ferri" type (iron flower). The aragonite takes here a ramified and intersected shape. It is white and opaque. It arises from Saint-Pierre de Mésage in Isere and could be acquired thanks to support from Total. ...
Aragonite
MNHN N°198.66
This aragonite shows prismatic crystals of gemmeous quality. They are associated to grayish spherules which could also be aragonite (Detail 1). This specimen comes from the Sarrans dam, which is close to Montezix in Aveyron. This specimen was offered ...
MNHN N°198.66
This aragonite shows prismatic crystals of gemmeous quality. They are associated to grayish spherules which could also be aragonite (Detail 1). This specimen comes from the Sarrans dam, which is close to Montezix in Aveyron. This specimen was offered ...
Arfvedsonite
MNHN N°206.79
This sample presents arfvedsonite crystals on a matrix made of ecru crystals of microcline. The arfvedsonite is here striated tabular crystals, black and opaque. The whole specimen measures 9.8 x 5.8 x 5 cm. It comes from Malosa Mountain in Malawi. ...
MNHN N°206.79
This sample presents arfvedsonite crystals on a matrix made of ecru crystals of microcline. The arfvedsonite is here striated tabular crystals, black and opaque. The whole specimen measures 9.8 x 5.8 x 5 cm. It comes from Malosa Mountain in Malawi. ...
Native silver
MNHN N° 0.153
This specimen is historical. This native silver was sent by King Christian VII of Denmark in 1770 to King Louis XV of France as a gift. At the end of his reign in 1774, king Louis XV entrusted Buffon with a series of minerals from Norway and Germany ...
MNHN N° 0.153
This specimen is historical. This native silver was sent by King Christian VII of Denmark in 1770 to King Louis XV of France as a gift. At the end of his reign in 1774, king Louis XV entrusted Buffon with a series of minerals from Norway and Germany ...
Native silver
MNHN N°198.153
This specimen is a native silver crystallized in a calcite matrix. Silver has dendritics mixed together ("herringbones" motive). It comes from Batopilas in Chihuahua area of Mexico. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently exposed in ...
MNHN N°198.153
This specimen is a native silver crystallized in a calcite matrix. Silver has dendritics mixed together ("herringbones" motive). It comes from Batopilas in Chihuahua area of Mexico. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently exposed in ...
Native silver
MNHN N° 201.195
This native silver shows loops and filaments on a white microcristallized calcite matrix. The silver wires are slightly and rather broad; they measure up to 1 cm in thickness. The finest wire are exquisite. It measures 9.7 x 8 cm.This sample was ...
MNHN N° 201.195
This native silver shows loops and filaments on a white microcristallized calcite matrix. The silver wires are slightly and rather broad; they measure up to 1 cm in thickness. The finest wire are exquisite. It measures 9.7 x 8 cm.This sample was ...
Native silver
MNHN N°201.196
This specimen is a native silver showing wires associated to pink crystals of rhodochrosite. The wires are 3 cm high above the matrix. This sample mesures 5.7 x 3.5 cm. This piece was discovered in Uchucchacua Peruvian mine. Native silver samples ...
MNHN N°201.196
This specimen is a native silver showing wires associated to pink crystals of rhodochrosite. The wires are 3 cm high above the matrix. This sample mesures 5.7 x 3.5 cm. This piece was discovered in Uchucchacua Peruvian mine. Native silver samples ...
Atacamite
MNHN N°198.67
This sample shows sheaves of centimetric and brilliant prismatic crystals on absolutely transparent gypsum crystals (detail 2). Some atacamite crystals are also developed within the gypsum crystals (detail 1). This sample, acquired thanks to support ...
MNHN N°198.67
This sample shows sheaves of centimetric and brilliant prismatic crystals on absolutely transparent gypsum crystals (detail 2). Some atacamite crystals are also developed within the gypsum crystals (detail 1). This sample, acquired thanks to support ...
Autunite
MNHN N°193.13
This sample shows a yellow-green autunite crystal, fairly bright sitting on a black crystal of schorlite. This autunite crystal is squared and measures 2 x 2 x 1 cm. The dimensions of the whole sample are 5 x 3.2 cm. Found in Malachetta, Minas ...
MNHN N°193.13
This sample shows a yellow-green autunite crystal, fairly bright sitting on a black crystal of schorlite. This autunite crystal is squared and measures 2 x 2 x 1 cm. The dimensions of the whole sample are 5 x 3.2 cm. Found in Malachetta, Minas ...
Azurite
MNHN N°103.43
This specimen shows an association of azurite (blue) and malachite (green). The circular shapes were made visible with polishing. They are made of successive concentric deposits of malachite and azurite layers, which give, once polished, this ...
MNHN N°103.43
This specimen shows an association of azurite (blue) and malachite (green). The circular shapes were made visible with polishing. They are made of successive concentric deposits of malachite and azurite layers, which give, once polished, this ...
Azurite
MNHN N°155.97
There are two specimens of azurite under this inventory number. The specimen shown here is a combination of azurite and malachite in a geode. The crystals of azurite are well formed; one can clearly observe their losangic form. They are of a depp ...
MNHN N°155.97
There are two specimens of azurite under this inventory number. The specimen shown here is a combination of azurite and malachite in a geode. The crystals of azurite are well formed; one can clearly observe their losangic form. They are of a depp ...
Azurite
MNHN N°193.82
This very aesthetic sample consists of centimetric spherules of azurite. These spherules are included in an argillaceous matrix, tinted in green by malachite. It measures 17 x 11.5 cm.This sample arises from an outcrop recently rediscovered: Sal, ...
MNHN N°193.82
This very aesthetic sample consists of centimetric spherules of azurite. These spherules are included in an argillaceous matrix, tinted in green by malachite. It measures 17 x 11.5 cm.This sample arises from an outcrop recently rediscovered: Sal, ...
Azurite
MNHN N°51.303
This azurite sample shows losangic crystals composed by multiple facets. This specimen is dark blue in color, with some slightly transparent areas. It measures 5.6 x 4.4 x 3.7 cm.This azurite comes from the mine of Chessy, in the Rhone. It is ...
MNHN N°51.303
This azurite sample shows losangic crystals composed by multiple facets. This specimen is dark blue in color, with some slightly transparent areas. It measures 5.6 x 4.4 x 3.7 cm.This azurite comes from the mine of Chessy, in the Rhone. It is ...
Babingtonite
MNHN N°206.107
This large sample of babingtonite is shown on a plate measuring 25 cm. The tabular crystals of babingtonite measure 3 to 4 cm, opaque and black. Numerous, the crystals are scattered all over the specimen, they are associated to microcrystalline ...
MNHN N°206.107
This large sample of babingtonite is shown on a plate measuring 25 cm. The tabular crystals of babingtonite measure 3 to 4 cm, opaque and black. Numerous, the crystals are scattered all over the specimen, they are associated to microcrystalline ...
Babingtonite
MNHN N°206.164
This large sample of babingtonite shows a series of crystals located on a plate measuring 12 x 7.5 cm. The tabular crystals of babingtonite measure 3 to 4 cm; they are opaque and black. The many crystals of babingtonite are gathered more at the ...
MNHN N°206.164
This large sample of babingtonite shows a series of crystals located on a plate measuring 12 x 7.5 cm. The tabular crystals of babingtonite measure 3 to 4 cm; they are opaque and black. The many crystals of babingtonite are gathered more at the ...
Barite
MNHN N°100.801
This specimen is made of crystals of barytine. The crystals are perfectly shaped, they are transparent with a brown-honey color. This sample measures 7.8 x 4 x 5 cm. The largest crystal measures 3.2 x 3 x 0.9 cm. This specimen comes from the ...
MNHN N°100.801
This specimen is made of crystals of barytine. The crystals are perfectly shaped, they are transparent with a brown-honey color. This sample measures 7.8 x 4 x 5 cm. The largest crystal measures 3.2 x 3 x 0.9 cm. This specimen comes from the ...
Barite
MNHN N°112.26
This specimen is a bluish-white barytine located on a reddish matrix. It measures 10 x 5.5 x 5 cm. However, its inventory number (written on this specimen) is false. The catalogue description for this sample number deals with a barytine accompanied ...
MNHN N°112.26
This specimen is a bluish-white barytine located on a reddish matrix. It measures 10 x 5.5 x 5 cm. However, its inventory number (written on this specimen) is false. The catalogue description for this sample number deals with a barytine accompanied ...
Barite
MNHN N°198.135
This specimen is a barite on matrix. It is associated to sphalerite crystals. Barite forms a white sphere, the crystals are lamellate (crystallization named as "cock peak" in French when translated into English). This sample comes from Les Malines ...
MNHN N°198.135
This specimen is a barite on matrix. It is associated to sphalerite crystals. Barite forms a white sphere, the crystals are lamellate (crystallization named as "cock peak" in French when translated into English). This sample comes from Les Malines ...
Barite
MNHN N°205.150
This specimen is made up of a cluster of barite crystals. The crystals form sceptres, with an amber-yellow color and they are transparent. This specimen comes from the deposit of Four la Brouque in the Puy-De-Dôme. It was offered to the Muséum ...
MNHN N°205.150
This specimen is made up of a cluster of barite crystals. The crystals form sceptres, with an amber-yellow color and they are transparent. This specimen comes from the deposit of Four la Brouque in the Puy-De-Dôme. It was offered to the Muséum ...
Barytine
MNHN N°205.151
This sample is an amber brown barytine. It has a sceptre shape ( the crystal developped around an another crystal's top, giving to it a sceptre shape). This barytine was discovered in 1996 in Four la Brouque in le Puy de Dôme in France by ...
MNHN N°205.151
This sample is an amber brown barytine. It has a sceptre shape ( the crystal developped around an another crystal's top, giving to it a sceptre shape). This barytine was discovered in 1996 in Four la Brouque in le Puy de Dôme in France by ...
Barite
MNHN N°207.14
This specimen shows a variety of barite crystals of barytine on matrix, containing of small pyrite crystals. The crystals of barytine are tabular, colourless and transparent. This specimen was acquired thanks to support from Total. It was found at ...
MNHN N°207.14
This specimen shows a variety of barite crystals of barytine on matrix, containing of small pyrite crystals. The crystals of barytine are tabular, colourless and transparent. This specimen was acquired thanks to support from Total. It was found at ...
Bastnäsite
MNHN-NC
This sample is made up of a group of bastnäsite crystals on a granitic matrix. The crystals are brown-red and compact and have a hexagonal outline. The whole specimen measures 7.4 x 5.5 x 4.7cm, the group of crystals is 2.5 x 2 x 1.7 cm. This sample ...
MNHN-NC
This sample is made up of a group of bastnäsite crystals on a granitic matrix. The crystals are brown-red and compact and have a hexagonal outline. The whole specimen measures 7.4 x 5.5 x 4.7cm, the group of crystals is 2.5 x 2 x 1.7 cm. This sample ...
Behierite
MNHN N°202.153
The white-pink and translucent behierite is associated to rubellite, albite and some grains of blue apatite. It measures 6.8 X 4.2 cm. This sample of behierite, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Manjaka in the area of Antsirabe in ...
MNHN N°202.153
The white-pink and translucent behierite is associated to rubellite, albite and some grains of blue apatite. It measures 6.8 X 4.2 cm. This sample of behierite, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Manjaka in the area of Antsirabe in ...
Beryllonite
MNHN N°193.52
The crystals are white, with a pearly lustre and without matrix. Their many faces give a grooved aspect to the ensemble.The pegmatite of Paprok is famous for size of the beryllonite crystals which are undoubtedly the largest ever found in the ...
MNHN N°193.52
The crystals are white, with a pearly lustre and without matrix. Their many faces give a grooved aspect to the ensemble.The pegmatite of Paprok is famous for size of the beryllonite crystals which are undoubtedly the largest ever found in the ...
Beryllonite
MNHN N°206.103
This sample of beryllonite, acquired thanks to support from Total, was found in the area of Paprok in Afghanistan. The crystals are white-sheen. On the top of the crystal, one clearly sees what are probably dissolution figures; the latter show ...
MNHN N°206.103
This sample of beryllonite, acquired thanks to support from Total, was found in the area of Paprok in Afghanistan. The crystals are white-sheen. On the top of the crystal, one clearly sees what are probably dissolution figures; the latter show ...
Betekhtinite
MNHN N°194.13
In various areas, one observes very rich sheaves of acicular crystals measuring more than 2 cm, located on a matrix of small quartz crystals. By its dimensions (24.5 x 23 x 5 cm) and its richness in crystals, it is one of the best samples known. This ...
MNHN N°194.13
In various areas, one observes very rich sheaves of acicular crystals measuring more than 2 cm, located on a matrix of small quartz crystals. By its dimensions (24.5 x 23 x 5 cm) and its richness in crystals, it is one of the best samples known. This ...
French Blue
MNHN-NC
This blue cubic zirconia (zirconium oxide) replica makes it possible to retrieve what was one of the most beautiful of the French diamonds, the so-called "Bleu français" (“French Blue”) also named "diamant bleu de la Couronne" ...
MNHN-NC
This blue cubic zirconia (zirconium oxide) replica makes it possible to retrieve what was one of the most beautiful of the French diamonds, the so-called "Bleu français" (“French Blue”) also named "diamant bleu de la Couronne" ...
Tavernier
MNHN-NC
This blue cubic zirconia (synthetic zirconium oxyde) replica makes it possible to find what was the "Tavernier Blue", certainly the most beautiful blue diamond ever produced by nature. This diamond was bought by Jean-Baptist Tavernier (traveller, ...
MNHN-NC
This blue cubic zirconia (synthetic zirconium oxyde) replica makes it possible to find what was the "Tavernier Blue", certainly the most beautiful blue diamond ever produced by nature. This diamond was bought by Jean-Baptist Tavernier (traveller, ...
Brannerite
MNHN N°203.232
This sample of brannerite is rather impressive by its dimensions: 10x 7.5 x 5.2 cm. This brannerite has a white-grayish color, with a greasy lustre.It was discovered in the deposit of Dieresis in the province of Cordoba in Spain. This specimen was ...
MNHN N°203.232
This sample of brannerite is rather impressive by its dimensions: 10x 7.5 x 5.2 cm. This brannerite has a white-grayish color, with a greasy lustre.It was discovered in the deposit of Dieresis in the province of Cordoba in Spain. This specimen was ...
Brazilianite
MNHN-NC
This sample of brazilianite is remarkable by its distribution of green crystals of centimetric size on an orthoclase white twinned according to the rule of Baveno. If the crystals are not the largest known for this species, assemblage on an ...
MNHN-NC
This sample of brazilianite is remarkable by its distribution of green crystals of centimetric size on an orthoclase white twinned according to the rule of Baveno. If the crystals are not the largest known for this species, assemblage on an ...
Brookite
MNHN N°
This sample shows a singlecrystal of brookite on matrix. The crystal of brookite is of tabular form, it is red-brown and striated. With the light going through, one can see a dark ghost inside the crystal, with a shape of a water clock (clepsydre) ...
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This sample shows a singlecrystal of brookite on matrix. The crystal of brookite is of tabular form, it is red-brown and striated. With the light going through, one can see a dark ghost inside the crystal, with a shape of a water clock (clepsydre) ...
Brucite
MNHN N°203.209
This sample is composed of very pale green brucite crystals. The crystals are prismatic and have a hexagonal outline and a flat termination for some of them and pyramid-shape like for others. The whole specimen measures 14 x 9.5 x 6.5 cm. The brucite ...
MNHN N°203.209
This sample is composed of very pale green brucite crystals. The crystals are prismatic and have a hexagonal outline and a flat termination for some of them and pyramid-shape like for others. The whole specimen measures 14 x 9.5 x 6.5 cm. The brucite ...
Calcite
MNHN N°188.74
This specimen is a calcite that belonged to Roger Caillois, a notorious French collector. Roger Caillois had called this "sculpture": woman and child. The calcite presented is white with a pearly lustre.It was found in the Charcas mine in Mexico. ...
MNHN N°188.74
This specimen is a calcite that belonged to Roger Caillois, a notorious French collector. Roger Caillois had called this "sculpture": woman and child. The calcite presented is white with a pearly lustre.It was found in the Charcas mine in Mexico. ...
Calcite
MNHN N°194.11
This specimen is made of a chalcedony base in which lays 3 prismatic crystals entwined. The bigger crystal measures 18 cm and 5 cm in diameter. These crystals show 3 steps of their history: in the middle, there is a well-formed crystal, colorless ...
MNHN N°194.11
This specimen is made of a chalcedony base in which lays 3 prismatic crystals entwined. The bigger crystal measures 18 cm and 5 cm in diameter. These crystals show 3 steps of their history: in the middle, there is a well-formed crystal, colorless ...
Calcite
MNHN N°194.28
This sample shows white and transparent crystals of calcite with a scrachted termination, in violett amethyst crystals. The dimensions are 8 x 6 x 5.5 cm. It comes from Irai in the Brazilian area of Rio Grande do Sul and was acquired thanks to ...
MNHN N°194.28
This sample shows white and transparent crystals of calcite with a scrachted termination, in violett amethyst crystals. The dimensions are 8 x 6 x 5.5 cm. It comes from Irai in the Brazilian area of Rio Grande do Sul and was acquired thanks to ...
Calcite
MNHN N°195.148
This calcite, measuring 21 x 20 cm, is colorless and transparent with a particular crystalline shape. Its facets are bright and have an icy aspect. There is no scratch nor impact on its surface. This calcite monocrystal was discovered in a ...
MNHN N°195.148
This calcite, measuring 21 x 20 cm, is colorless and transparent with a particular crystalline shape. Its facets are bright and have an icy aspect. There is no scratch nor impact on its surface. This calcite monocrystal was discovered in a ...
Calcite
MNHN N°201.34
This specimen is a scale of limestone on which some calcite has crystallized. It is associated with what seems to be ankerite (or dolomite) and with aragonite et celestite. The crystals of calcite are colorless and transparent and have Rhombohedrons ...
MNHN N°201.34
This specimen is a scale of limestone on which some calcite has crystallized. It is associated with what seems to be ankerite (or dolomite) and with aragonite et celestite. The crystals of calcite are colorless and transparent and have Rhombohedrons ...
Calcite
MNHN N°204.48
This sample is a geode of puddingstone containing crystals of white transparent calcite. This calcite is named "calcite-diamond" for its exceptional lustre and brightness. These crystals have different shapes: scalenohedral, more or less spheric, ...
MNHN N°204.48
This sample is a geode of puddingstone containing crystals of white transparent calcite. This calcite is named "calcite-diamond" for its exceptional lustre and brightness. These crystals have different shapes: scalenohedral, more or less spheric, ...
Calcite
MNHN N°206.180
This sample is composed of scalenohedrons of calcite. They are white and transparent. It comes from Bagard gravel-pit in Gard, France. Acquired thanks to support from Total, this sample is today kept in the storage rooms of the collections of the ...
MNHN N°206.180
This sample is composed of scalenohedrons of calcite. They are white and transparent. It comes from Bagard gravel-pit in Gard, France. Acquired thanks to support from Total, this sample is today kept in the storage rooms of the collections of the ...
Calcite
MNHN N°206.197
The big sized sample (30.5 x 14.5 cm) is made up of white scalenohedrons and slightly brownish calcite. The crystals are transparent and gemmeous in some spots. This sample is part of a recently discovered lot. It comes from Event gravel-pit, near ...
MNHN N°206.197
The big sized sample (30.5 x 14.5 cm) is made up of white scalenohedrons and slightly brownish calcite. The crystals are transparent and gemmeous in some spots. This sample is part of a recently discovered lot. It comes from Event gravel-pit, near ...
Calcite
MNHN N°206.198
This sample is a calcite. Its has two types of crystallization: scalenohedron and one crystallization with a rhomboedric termination. Each crystallization is cream coloured. The sample mesures 14.5 x 19.2 x 6 cm. It comes from Montricoux gravel-pit ...
MNHN N°206.198
This sample is a calcite. Its has two types of crystallization: scalenohedron and one crystallization with a rhomboedric termination. Each crystallization is cream coloured. The sample mesures 14.5 x 19.2 x 6 cm. It comes from Montricoux gravel-pit ...
Calcite
MNHN N°206.205
This sample is a calcite coming from Rivet gravel-pit in the Tarn area. The white calcite has a crystallization "head screw" shape like and is associated to sphalerite and siderite. It measures 10.5 x 7.5 x 4 cm. The Muséum national d ;Histoire ...
MNHN N°206.205
This sample is a calcite coming from Rivet gravel-pit in the Tarn area. The white calcite has a crystallization "head screw" shape like and is associated to sphalerite and siderite. It measures 10.5 x 7.5 x 4 cm. The Muséum national d ;Histoire ...
Calcite
MNHN N°207.24
This specimen is made of calcite crystals in a limestone matrix. The calcite is scalenohedral and white with a vitreous lustre. This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Antibes in the Alpes-Maritimes area in France. It is today ...
MNHN N°207.24
This specimen is made of calcite crystals in a limestone matrix. The calcite is scalenohedral and white with a vitreous lustre. This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Antibes in the Alpes-Maritimes area in France. It is today ...
Canfieldite
MNHN N°200.168
This sample shows gray canfieldite (silver and antimonides sulfide mineral) whith a metallic luster. The canfieldite is massive but one can also see some edges and facets of pseudo-octahedric crystals. This sample measures 6.5 x 4 cm.Coming from ...
MNHN N°200.168
This sample shows gray canfieldite (silver and antimonides sulfide mineral) whith a metallic luster. The canfieldite is massive but one can also see some edges and facets of pseudo-octahedric crystals. This sample measures 6.5 x 4 cm.Coming from ...
Carrollite
MNHN N°203.142
This sample shows well-formed crystals of carrollite, associated to iridescent yellow chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) on white calcite (CaCO3). Here, carrolite is made of gray crystals whith a metallic luster, faces are very luster. It measures 9.5 x 7.8 ...
MNHN N°203.142
This sample shows well-formed crystals of carrollite, associated to iridescent yellow chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) on white calcite (CaCO3). Here, carrolite is made of gray crystals whith a metallic luster, faces are very luster. It measures 9.5 x 7.8 ...
Cassiterite
MNHN N°201.254
This specimen shows black crystals of cassiterite whith white silvery layers of muscovite. Cassiterite crystals are irregular, twinned and very luster. This sample measures 9 x 6.5 cm.This sample comes from a mineral deposit in Hunan in China. The ...
MNHN N°201.254
This specimen shows black crystals of cassiterite whith white silvery layers of muscovite. Cassiterite crystals are irregular, twinned and very luster. This sample measures 9 x 6.5 cm.This sample comes from a mineral deposit in Hunan in China. The ...
Cassitérite
MNHN N°54.178
It is a twinned black luster crystal.This sample comes from Hartz Mountain, Germany. This sample comes from Romé de L'Isle's collection kept at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle.It is kept in the storage rooms of the collections of the Muséum ...
MNHN N°54.178
It is a twinned black luster crystal.This sample comes from Hartz Mountain, Germany. This sample comes from Romé de L'Isle's collection kept at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle.It is kept in the storage rooms of the collections of the Muséum ...
Caysichite (Y)
MNHN N°200.260
Cet échantillon présente des cristaux blancs prismatiques de caysichite (Y) sur un cristal de genthelvite brune. Les dimensions de cette pièce sont 20 x 17 x 17 mm, la taille des cristaux de caysichite n'excède pas 5 mm. Acquise grâce au mécénat de ...
MNHN N°200.260
Cet échantillon présente des cristaux blancs prismatiques de caysichite (Y) sur un cristal de genthelvite brune. Les dimensions de cette pièce sont 20 x 17 x 17 mm, la taille des cristaux de caysichite n'excède pas 5 mm. Acquise grâce au mécénat de ...
Célestite
MNHN N°194.18
This celestite sample shows a splay association of crystals lightly yellowish at its base. These crystals are very luster, sometimes tranpsarent and terminated.This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Machow mines in Poland ...
MNHN N°194.18
This celestite sample shows a splay association of crystals lightly yellowish at its base. These crystals are very luster, sometimes tranpsarent and terminated.This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Machow mines in Poland ...
Célestite
MNHN N°204.89
This sample is made of a blue sphere of celestite laying on a rhomboedric crystal of colorless and transludent calcite.This sample was offered to the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle by Jean-Marc Fourcault who collected it near Saint Pons in the ...
MNHN N°204.89
This sample is made of a blue sphere of celestite laying on a rhomboedric crystal of colorless and transludent calcite.This sample was offered to the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle by Jean-Marc Fourcault who collected it near Saint Pons in the ...
Cérusite
MNHN N°200.63
This crystal is a white twinned cerusite. The crystal is said "floating" since it has developed without being attached to rock on a matrix. It is one of the biggest crystal of cerusite discovered in France, it measures 6.5 x 5.3 x 3.8 cm.This sample ...
MNHN N°200.63
This crystal is a white twinned cerusite. The crystal is said "floating" since it has developed without being attached to rock on a matrix. It is one of the biggest crystal of cerusite discovered in France, it measures 6.5 x 5.3 x 3.8 cm.This sample ...
Chalcophyllite
MNHN N°200.138
This sample is composed of chalcophyllite on a matrix. Crystals are lamellar whith hexagonal outline, of a blueish-green and are very lustre. The sample measures 7.5 x 7.5 x 5 cm.This specimen comes from El Teniente, in Chile. It is kept in the ...
MNHN N°200.138
This sample is composed of chalcophyllite on a matrix. Crystals are lamellar whith hexagonal outline, of a blueish-green and are very lustre. The sample measures 7.5 x 7.5 x 5 cm.This specimen comes from El Teniente, in Chile. It is kept in the ...
Chalcopyrite
MNHN N°203.233
This sample is made of a chalcopyrite crystal on a matrix of quartz and calcite. One can see malachite (green coating), the result of alteration of chalcopyrite. The crystal is opaque, greenish-black colored and partly golden-yellow (non-altered ...
MNHN N°203.233
This sample is made of a chalcopyrite crystal on a matrix of quartz and calcite. One can see malachite (green coating), the result of alteration of chalcopyrite. The crystal is opaque, greenish-black colored and partly golden-yellow (non-altered ...
Chalcostibite
MNHN N°196.126
Here is a spectacular association of chalcostibite crystals and zinkenite crystals on a matrix made of siderite among others.The chalcostibite has tabular, striated crystals colored in metallic gray. Crystals measure about 4 cm, which is ...
MNHN N°196.126
Here is a spectacular association of chalcostibite crystals and zinkenite crystals on a matrix made of siderite among others.The chalcostibite has tabular, striated crystals colored in metallic gray. Crystals measure about 4 cm, which is ...
Chevkinite (Ce)
MNHN N°201.181
This sample shows many black crystals of chevkinite-(Ce), biterminated (flat termination), their resineous lusters are well marked. The sample measures 12.7 x 8 cm, crystals measure until 3 x 1.5 cm. This sample comes from Jugnot pakistanish mine in ...
MNHN N°201.181
This sample shows many black crystals of chevkinite-(Ce), biterminated (flat termination), their resineous lusters are well marked. The sample measures 12.7 x 8 cm, crystals measure until 3 x 1.5 cm. This sample comes from Jugnot pakistanish mine in ...
Cinnabar
MNHN N°195.61
This cinnabar is on ecru crystallized dolomite. Crystals are twinned, tehy are transludent and colored in a beautiful blood-red.This sample, acquired thanks to tsupport from Total, comes from Hunan state in China, the exact locality is unknown. It is ...
MNHN N°195.61
This cinnabar is on ecru crystallized dolomite. Crystals are twinned, tehy are transludent and colored in a beautiful blood-red.This sample, acquired thanks to tsupport from Total, comes from Hunan state in China, the exact locality is unknown. It is ...
Cleavelandite
MNHN N°204.173
This sample is made of white albite (cleavelandite variety) on which some hexgonal silvery gray layers of muscovite are spread. Lamellar crystals of cleavelandite are well-formed , they measure up to 6 cm in length and 0.5 in width. The whole ...
MNHN N°204.173
This sample is made of white albite (cleavelandite variety) on which some hexgonal silvery gray layers of muscovite are spread. Lamellar crystals of cleavelandite are well-formed , they measure up to 6 cm in length and 0.5 in width. The whole ...
Clinohumite
MNHN N°205.116
This sample shows red crystals of clinohumite measuring on the average 1 cm. These great crystals, gem and biterminated, are associated with another hexagonal mineral, bluish white in layers, measuring almost 0.5 cm. The whole measures 6.3 x 4.4 ...
MNHN N°205.116
This sample shows red crystals of clinohumite measuring on the average 1 cm. These great crystals, gem and biterminated, are associated with another hexagonal mineral, bluish white in layers, measuring almost 0.5 cm. The whole measures 6.3 x 4.4 ...
Corundum
MNHN N°203.150
This crystal of corundum is incorporated in a gneiss matrix. The characteristic of this sample, besides a corundum bluish-violet color, is the presence of a reactive ring all around the crystal.The corundum measures 1.6 x 1.4 cm, it is well-formed, ...
MNHN N°203.150
This crystal of corundum is incorporated in a gneiss matrix. The characteristic of this sample, besides a corundum bluish-violet color, is the presence of a reactive ring all around the crystal.The corundum measures 1.6 x 1.4 cm, it is well-formed, ...
Crocoite
MNHN N°192.21
The crocoite crystal is one of the biggest crystal known for the species. It has a great orange-red color and measures 11 x 4.5 cm.This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Red Lead mine, in Tasmania (Australia). The biggest ...
MNHN N°192.21
The crocoite crystal is one of the biggest crystal known for the species. It has a great orange-red color and measures 11 x 4.5 cm.This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Red Lead mine, in Tasmania (Australia). The biggest ...
Copper
MNHN N°108.28
Crystals are prismatic and copper-red, tehy measure about 1 cm length . The sample measures 7.3 x 3.7 x 2 cm.This arborescent sample of native copper comes from Hougton canton, Michigan, USA. It has been bought in 1908 to a commercial Mr. Boubée.It ...
MNHN N°108.28
Crystals are prismatic and copper-red, tehy measure about 1 cm length . The sample measures 7.3 x 3.7 x 2 cm.This arborescent sample of native copper comes from Hougton canton, Michigan, USA. It has been bought in 1908 to a commercial Mr. Boubée.It ...
Cuivre
MNHN N°206.191
This sample of native copper is associated with cuprite (red) and milky quartz. Copper is filiforme, it is oxidized in some places, where it has a green-gray color due to the copper oxide. The sample measures 19 x 11 x 4.5 cm.This sample comes from ...
MNHN N°206.191
This sample of native copper is associated with cuprite (red) and milky quartz. Copper is filiforme, it is oxidized in some places, where it has a green-gray color due to the copper oxide. The sample measures 19 x 11 x 4.5 cm.This sample comes from ...
Cuivre
MNHN N°206.192
This sample of native copper is associated with cuprite (red) and milky quartz. Copper is filiforme, it is oxidized in some places, where it has a green-gray color due to the copper oxide. The sample measures 18.5 x 8 x 1.1 cm.This sample comes from ...
MNHN N°206.192
This sample of native copper is associated with cuprite (red) and milky quartz. Copper is filiforme, it is oxidized in some places, where it has a green-gray color due to the copper oxide. The sample measures 18.5 x 8 x 1.1 cm.This sample comes from ...
Cuprite
MNHN N°198.30
This sample is composed of cuprite crystals insert in a matrix of quartz. Crystals are octaedric and have a gray aspect whith a metallic luster.This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from the French mine of Montroc in Tarn. This ...
MNHN N°198.30
This sample is composed of cuprite crystals insert in a matrix of quartz. Crystals are octaedric and have a gray aspect whith a metallic luster.This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from the French mine of Montroc in Tarn. This ...
Cuprite
MNHN N°25.270
Here are octaedric crystals of cuprite coat with malachite and sometimes with azurite. The set of crystals are said "floating" since they have developped in clay, there is no spot attached to the matrix. The whole sample measures 2.2 x 2.2 x 2.5 ...
MNHN N°25.270
Here are octaedric crystals of cuprite coat with malachite and sometimes with azurite. The set of crystals are said "floating" since they have developped in clay, there is no spot attached to the matrix. The whole sample measures 2.2 x 2.2 x 2.5 ...
Danburite
MNHN N°203.210
Here is a bouquet of danburite crystals. Crystals are mostly well-formed and show a peaked termination. They are of a very pale pink color. The whole sample measures not less than 20 x 19.5 x 23 cm!This specimen, acquired thanks to support from ...
MNHN N°203.210
Here is a bouquet of danburite crystals. Crystals are mostly well-formed and show a peaked termination. They are of a very pale pink color. The whole sample measures not less than 20 x 19.5 x 23 cm!This specimen, acquired thanks to support from ...
Danburite
MNHN-NC
This sample is a carved yellow-orange-coloured danburite. It measures 2.7 x 2 x 1.4 cm.The initial sample from which the sample carving comes was found in Anjanabonoina in Madagascar. This gem was offered to the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle ...
MNHN-NC
This sample is a carved yellow-orange-coloured danburite. It measures 2.7 x 2 x 1.4 cm.The initial sample from which the sample carving comes was found in Anjanabonoina in Madagascar. This gem was offered to the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle ...
Datolite
MNHN N°193.8
This sample is a green-yellow monocrystal of datolite, it measures 12 x 9 x 5.5 cm. One clearly distinguishes some crystal edges.This sample comes from Dalnegorsk in Russia. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle could obtain this specimen thanks ...
MNHN N°193.8
This sample is a green-yellow monocrystal of datolite, it measures 12 x 9 x 5.5 cm. One clearly distinguishes some crystal edges.This sample comes from Dalnegorsk in Russia. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle could obtain this specimen thanks ...
Datolite
MNHN N°205.176
This sample of datolite is white and transparent. It is associated with small gray crystals of chalcopyrite. This sample comes from Charcas mines in Mexico. This specimen was offered to the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle by Pierre-Jacques ...
MNHN N°205.176
This sample of datolite is white and transparent. It is associated with small gray crystals of chalcopyrite. This sample comes from Charcas mines in Mexico. This specimen was offered to the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle by Pierre-Jacques ...
Diamond
MNHN N°82.141
This is an uncut diamond in a matrix of kimberlite. This diamond is pale yellow and is octohedral. The edges of the octahedron are rounded. It measures a bit over than 1cm and was discovered in the diamond deposit in Cape Town area in the Republic ...
MNHN N°82.141
This is an uncut diamond in a matrix of kimberlite. This diamond is pale yellow and is octohedral. The edges of the octahedron are rounded. It measures a bit over than 1cm and was discovered in the diamond deposit in Cape Town area in the Republic ...
Diamond
MNHN N°88.78
This specimen is an uncut diamond. It has a clear yellow colour called "jonquille". This diamond is a regular octahedron which edges are slightly rounded. Its measures 17 x 12 x 12 mm and weighs 22.25 carats (4.547 grames),and comes from the mineral ...
MNHN N°88.78
This specimen is an uncut diamond. It has a clear yellow colour called "jonquille". This diamond is a regular octahedron which edges are slightly rounded. Its measures 17 x 12 x 12 mm and weighs 22.25 carats (4.547 grames),and comes from the mineral ...
Diaspore
MNHN N°182.2
This sample is a diaspore cut as a rectangle, this cutting is called elongated emeraud cut. From a pinkish brown colour, it turns greenish when the angle viewing changes. It weighs 37.1 carats (equivalent to 7.6 grames) and measures 2.9 x 1.1 x 1.1 ...
MNHN N°182.2
This sample is a diaspore cut as a rectangle, this cutting is called elongated emeraud cut. From a pinkish brown colour, it turns greenish when the angle viewing changes. It weighs 37.1 carats (equivalent to 7.6 grames) and measures 2.9 x 1.1 x 1.1 ...
Diaspore
MNHN N°195.20
This sample of diaspore is in fact a twin. Following the crystallographic laws, it is the association of 2 crystals of the same species. On this sample, the diaspore is grayish-brown and has striated facets. It comes from Menderes massif in Turkey. ...
MNHN N°195.20
This sample of diaspore is in fact a twin. Following the crystallographic laws, it is the association of 2 crystals of the same species. On this sample, the diaspore is grayish-brown and has striated facets. It comes from Menderes massif in Turkey. ...
Dioptase
MNHN N°108.1747
Cette pièce est un assemblage de cristaux de dioptase sur du quartz. Les cristaux sont prismatiques, allongés et terminés. Ils sont transparents et de couleur vert profond. La pièce mesure 13 x 5,5 x 8,5 cm, le plus grand cristal mesure, quant à lui ...
MNHN N°108.1747
Cette pièce est un assemblage de cristaux de dioptase sur du quartz. Les cristaux sont prismatiques, allongés et terminés. Ils sont transparents et de couleur vert profond. La pièce mesure 13 x 5,5 x 8,5 cm, le plus grand cristal mesure, quant à lui ...
Dioptase
MNHN N°192.30
Cette pièce présente des cristaux de dioptase de couleur vert émeraude, transparents, à faces brillantes et de forme rhomboédrique sur une gangue. Certains de ces cristaux sont double-terminés. L'échantillon mesure 10 x 6,5 cm et provient du site ...
MNHN N°192.30
Cette pièce présente des cristaux de dioptase de couleur vert émeraude, transparents, à faces brillantes et de forme rhomboédrique sur une gangue. Certains de ces cristaux sont double-terminés. L'échantillon mesure 10 x 6,5 cm et provient du site ...
Dolomite
MNHN N°178.110
These are crystals of dolomite. This specimen has transparent and colourless rhombohedric crystals overlaped (twinned crystals). The facets are striated and show some iridescence. This sample comes from Eugui in Spain and mesures 8 x 8 x 5.3 cm, the ...
MNHN N°178.110
These are crystals of dolomite. This specimen has transparent and colourless rhombohedric crystals overlaped (twinned crystals). The facets are striated and show some iridescence. This sample comes from Eugui in Spain and mesures 8 x 8 x 5.3 cm, the ...
Dolomite
MNHN N°182.29
This sample is made up of crystals of dolomite. They are twinned and colourless and transparent on a saccharoide matrix of white dolomite typical of the Binn valley in Switzerland. The sample measures 3.3 x 3.3 cm, the biggest one is 2.5 x 2.3 cm. It ...
MNHN N°182.29
This sample is made up of crystals of dolomite. They are twinned and colourless and transparent on a saccharoide matrix of white dolomite typical of the Binn valley in Switzerland. The sample measures 3.3 x 3.3 cm, the biggest one is 2.5 x 2.3 cm. It ...
Dolomite
MNHN N°206.18
This sample has rhomboedric crystals of dolomite, they are colourless and transparent and imbricated (twinned crystals). The facets are striated and show some iridescence. This sample comes from Eugui in Spain. The Muséum national d'Histoire ...
MNHN N°206.18
This sample has rhomboedric crystals of dolomite, they are colourless and transparent and imbricated (twinned crystals). The facets are striated and show some iridescence. This sample comes from Eugui in Spain. The Muséum national d'Histoire ...
Dyscrasite
MNHN N°200.53
Ces cristaux gris, prismatiques allongés sont de la dyscrasite. Ils mesurent jusqu'à 4 cm et sont disposés sur une matrice grise d'arsenic natif. Cet échantillon est issu de la mine N° 21 à PYíbram en République Tchèque, il mesure 14 x 10 x 9 cm. ...
MNHN N°200.53
Ces cristaux gris, prismatiques allongés sont de la dyscrasite. Ils mesurent jusqu'à 4 cm et sont disposés sur une matrice grise d'arsenic natif. Cet échantillon est issu de la mine N° 21 à PYíbram en République Tchèque, il mesure 14 x 10 x 9 cm. ...
Elbaite
MNHN N°193.50
This elbaite sample is made up of a main pink prism of elbaite with rare pale green zones. The prism is ribbed in parallel to its length and is fluffed up with numerous small crystals of the same colour fully gemmeous. Its width is 18 cm x 7 cm, the ...
MNHN N°193.50
This elbaite sample is made up of a main pink prism of elbaite with rare pale green zones. The prism is ribbed in parallel to its length and is fluffed up with numerous small crystals of the same colour fully gemmeous. Its width is 18 cm x 7 cm, the ...
Elbaite
MNHN N°195.19
This crystal of elbaite is prismatic and terminated, its diameter is 6.5 x 1.5 cm. This elbaite is green on its centre and pink at its edges. It has slight zonings and comes from Pedeirnera, Minas Gerais in Brazil.Acquired thanks to support from ...
MNHN N°195.19
This crystal of elbaite is prismatic and terminated, its diameter is 6.5 x 1.5 cm. This elbaite is green on its centre and pink at its edges. It has slight zonings and comes from Pedeirnera, Minas Gerais in Brazil.Acquired thanks to support from ...
Elbaite
MNHN N°204.33
The main crystal of this sample measures 28 x 21 mm. The crystals are red in the middle and green on its edges. This sample comes from Mandrosonoro area in Fianarantsoa in Madagascar. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is kept today in the ...
MNHN N°204.33
The main crystal of this sample measures 28 x 21 mm. The crystals are red in the middle and green on its edges. This sample comes from Mandrosonoro area in Fianarantsoa in Madagascar. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is kept today in the ...
Emerald
MNHN N°199.224
This sample is a group of emerald crystals on quartz. The crystal of emerald are light green and imbricated inside crystals of smoked quartz. It comes from the mineral deposit of Arassnahy in Brazil. Before it was acquired by the Muséum national ...
MNHN N°199.224
This sample is a group of emerald crystals on quartz. The crystal of emerald are light green and imbricated inside crystals of smoked quartz. It comes from the mineral deposit of Arassnahy in Brazil. Before it was acquired by the Muséum national ...
Enstatite
MNHN N°206.145
This isolated crystal of enstatite is greenish yellow but its colour changes to orangeish yellow following the exposure of the crystal (pleochroism). It measures 5 x 1.6 x 0.9 cm and comes from Mogok in Burma.Acquired thanks to support from Total, it ...
MNHN N°206.145
This isolated crystal of enstatite is greenish yellow but its colour changes to orangeish yellow following the exposure of the crystal (pleochroism). It measures 5 x 1.6 x 0.9 cm and comes from Mogok in Burma.Acquired thanks to support from Total, it ...
Epidote
MNHN N°179.77
Cet échantillon est un groupement de cristaux d'épidote. Il mesure 8,2 x 7 cm. Les cristaux sont brun-verdâtre, terminés, leur faces sont brillantes. Cette pièce est issue des gisements de l'Ile du Prince de Galles en Alaska. Le muséum a pu ...
MNHN N°179.77
Cet échantillon est un groupement de cristaux d'épidote. Il mesure 8,2 x 7 cm. Les cristaux sont brun-verdâtre, terminés, leur faces sont brillantes. Cette pièce est issue des gisements de l'Ile du Prince de Galles en Alaska. Le muséum a pu ...
Epistilbite
MNHN N°198.11
This sample has pink salmon lamellar crystals of epistilbite. They are associated with stellerite and microcrystallized calcite.The sample comes from Aurangabad in India. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is kept today in the storage rooms ...
MNHN N°198.11
This sample has pink salmon lamellar crystals of epistilbite. They are associated with stellerite and microcrystallized calcite.The sample comes from Aurangabad in India. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is kept today in the storage rooms ...
Erythrite
MNHN N°152.121
The crystals of erythrite are violet, transparent and gemmeous in some spots. Most of them are terminated. Some crystals of roselite (an another pale pink mineral of cobalt) might be present. The sample measures 14 x 6.5 cm; the crystals of erythrite ...
MNHN N°152.121
The crystals of erythrite are violet, transparent and gemmeous in some spots. Most of them are terminated. Some crystals of roselite (an another pale pink mineral of cobalt) might be present. The sample measures 14 x 6.5 cm; the crystals of erythrite ...
Euclase
MNHN N°195.1
Cet échantillon est composé d'un groupement de cristaux de quartz décimétriques à croissance parallèle. Sur une des faces de ce groupement, se sont formés une myriade de cristaux centimétriques d'euclase. Ils sont incolores et transparents mais ...
MNHN N°195.1
Cet échantillon est composé d'un groupement de cristaux de quartz décimétriques à croissance parallèle. Sur une des faces de ce groupement, se sont formés une myriade de cristaux centimétriques d'euclase. Ils sont incolores et transparents mais ...
Eudidymite
MNHN N°204.147
This sample is eudidymite and has white tabular pseudo-triangular crystals from 2 cm to 3 cm. They are associated with crystals of microcline and black acmite (aegyrine). This sample comes from Malawi and was acquired thanks to support from Total. It ...
MNHN N°204.147
This sample is eudidymite and has white tabular pseudo-triangular crystals from 2 cm to 3 cm. They are associated with crystals of microcline and black acmite (aegyrine). This sample comes from Malawi and was acquired thanks to support from Total. It ...
Famatinite
MNHN N°199.250
La famatinite de cette pièce se présente en amas sphériques de couleur grisâtre. Elle est associée à des cristaux cubiques gris de pyrite (FeS2). Provenant de la région de Quiruvilca au Pérou, cette pièce mesure 4,3 x 7,5 cm dans son intégralité. Le ...
MNHN N°199.250
La famatinite de cette pièce se présente en amas sphériques de couleur grisâtre. Elle est associée à des cristaux cubiques gris de pyrite (FeS2). Provenant de la région de Quiruvilca au Pérou, cette pièce mesure 4,3 x 7,5 cm dans son intégralité. Le ...
Ferroaxinite
MNHN N°191.20
This sample is a ferroaxinite coming from Rocher d'Armentiers in Isère, France. The centimetric crystals are terminated and transparent and are brown-red. The sample measures 6.8 x 3.7 x 3.8 cm. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently ...
MNHN N°191.20
This sample is a ferroaxinite coming from Rocher d'Armentiers in Isère, France. The centimetric crystals are terminated and transparent and are brown-red. The sample measures 6.8 x 3.7 x 3.8 cm. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently ...
Ferrotantalite
MNHN N°193.14
This ferrotantalite crystal comes from Madagascar, the precise locality is unknown. It measures 5.3 cm of lenght, it is well-formed and its edges are clean-cut. It is blueish black. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently exposed in ...
MNHN N°193.14
This ferrotantalite crystal comes from Madagascar, the precise locality is unknown. It measures 5.3 cm of lenght, it is well-formed and its edges are clean-cut. It is blueish black. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently exposed in ...
Fluorapatite
MNHN N°178.69
This sample is an isolated crystal of fluorapatite. The crystal is hexagonal and has a pyramidal-shape termination. It is bright yellow and has a gemmeous quality. The whole sample measures 3.7 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm and comes from the mineral deposit of ...
MNHN N°178.69
This sample is an isolated crystal of fluorapatite. The crystal is hexagonal and has a pyramidal-shape termination. It is bright yellow and has a gemmeous quality. The whole sample measures 3.7 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm and comes from the mineral deposit of ...
Fluorapatite
MNHN N°194.16
Cet échantillon présente un cristal de fluorapatite rose sur des feuillets blanc-argenté de muscovite. La fluorapatite est de forme hexagonale est assez aplatie. Le cristal mesure 3 x 2,5 cm, l'échantillon dans son ensemble a les dimensions ...
MNHN N°194.16
Cet échantillon présente un cristal de fluorapatite rose sur des feuillets blanc-argenté de muscovite. La fluorapatite est de forme hexagonale est assez aplatie. Le cristal mesure 3 x 2,5 cm, l'échantillon dans son ensemble a les dimensions ...
Fluorapophyllite
MNHN N°195.268
This sample is a stalactite of colorless crystals and gem of fluorapophyllite on calcite. Crystals are well-formed and shows striated bright faces. The tallest of these measure 3 cm. The whole sample measures 14 x 6 x 3.5 cm.This specimen comes from ...
MNHN N°195.268
This sample is a stalactite of colorless crystals and gem of fluorapophyllite on calcite. Crystals are well-formed and shows striated bright faces. The tallest of these measure 3 cm. The whole sample measures 14 x 6 x 3.5 cm.This specimen comes from ...
Fluorite Laurent
MNHN N° 210.1
Discovered on July 21st 2006 in the Mont-Blanc massif located around Chamonix (France), this specimen shows a very unique combination of two minerals that are typical of the veins founded in the northern French Alps : red fluorite and smoky quartz. ...
MNHN N° 210.1
Discovered on July 21st 2006 in the Mont-Blanc massif located around Chamonix (France), this specimen shows a very unique combination of two minerals that are typical of the veins founded in the northern French Alps : red fluorite and smoky quartz. ...
Fluorite
MNHN N°
This fluorite is peculiar because it shows two crystallization facets imbricated in one another: a cube and an octahedron. This sample has a green water color, transparent, it is almost entirely a gem quality. This sample comes from Xianhuapu mine ...
MNHN N°
This fluorite is peculiar because it shows two crystallization facets imbricated in one another: a cube and an octahedron. This sample has a green water color, transparent, it is almost entirely a gem quality. This sample comes from Xianhuapu mine ...
Fluorite
MNHN N°126.71
This fluorite appears as yellow-brown cubes on grey lamellar siderite. One observes colour variations inside one crystal. It measures 7 x 12 cm.This sample was extracted from the Peyrebrune mineral deposit in Tarn area, France. It was acquired in ...
MNHN N°126.71
This fluorite appears as yellow-brown cubes on grey lamellar siderite. One observes colour variations inside one crystal. It measures 7 x 12 cm.This sample was extracted from the Peyrebrune mineral deposit in Tarn area, France. It was acquired in ...
Fluorite
MNHN N°192.18
This sample is composed of a blue fluorite on a crystal of white calcite which faces are striated. It measures 21 x 11 cm.This fluorite has a light-blue color very transparent. One can notice a purple border and some pale-green zones. This is the ...
MNHN N°192.18
This sample is composed of a blue fluorite on a crystal of white calcite which faces are striated. It measures 21 x 11 cm.This fluorite has a light-blue color very transparent. One can notice a purple border and some pale-green zones. This is the ...
Fluorite
MNHN N°192.36
This fluorite sample shows a green water octahedron on which more or less cubic overgrowths have appeared. It measures 6 x 4.5 x 4 cm.This specimen, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Kara-Obu in Kazakhstan. It is kept in the storage ...
MNHN N°192.36
This fluorite sample shows a green water octahedron on which more or less cubic overgrowths have appeared. It measures 6 x 4.5 x 4 cm.This specimen, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Kara-Obu in Kazakhstan. It is kept in the storage ...
Fluorite
MNHN N°195.210
There are two yellow fluorite samples under this reference number. The photograph shows the biggest one.It measures 10.5 x 5.5 cm and the fluorite cubes faces measure 3 cm on the average. This fluorite shows an association of almost parfect cubes ...
MNHN N°195.210
There are two yellow fluorite samples under this reference number. The photograph shows the biggest one.It measures 10.5 x 5.5 cm and the fluorite cubes faces measure 3 cm on the average. This fluorite shows an association of almost parfect cubes ...
Fluorite
MNHN N°196.100
This yellow ligth fluorite is one of many samples coming from Beix mineral deposit in Puy-de-Dôme, France.It is a ensemble of imbricated cubic crystals more or less elongated. Fluorite is trasparent. One can guess a thin colour variation inside some ...
MNHN N°196.100
This yellow ligth fluorite is one of many samples coming from Beix mineral deposit in Puy-de-Dôme, France.It is a ensemble of imbricated cubic crystals more or less elongated. Fluorite is trasparent. One can guess a thin colour variation inside some ...
Fluorite
MNHN N°196.133
This well-crystallized fluorite is on a matrix of gray lamelar siderite and of small crystals of white transparent calcite.The fluorite is a beautiful cube of 1.5 cm edge. Brown colour predominate but one observes from crystal middle to crystal ...
MNHN N°196.133
This well-crystallized fluorite is on a matrix of gray lamelar siderite and of small crystals of white transparent calcite.The fluorite is a beautiful cube of 1.5 cm edge. Brown colour predominate but one observes from crystal middle to crystal ...
Fluorite
MNHN N°196.185
These fluorite cubes are in an imbricated pattern. Their colour vary from orange in the center to reddish-brown on the edges.This sample comes from Rossignol vein in Chaillac mine, France. The Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle obtained the sample ...
MNHN N°196.185
These fluorite cubes are in an imbricated pattern. Their colour vary from orange in the center to reddish-brown on the edges.This sample comes from Rossignol vein in Chaillac mine, France. The Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle obtained the sample ...
Fluorite
MNHN N°198.83
This sample is a gorgeous octahedron of pink fluorite. It is associated to smoked quartz. The octahedral fluorite measures 2.6 x 2.3 x 2.5 cm. This sample, gift by CH. Peray, comes from alpine fissures of the Mont Blanc Massif. It is currently ...
MNHN N°198.83
This sample is a gorgeous octahedron of pink fluorite. It is associated to smoked quartz. The octahedral fluorite measures 2.6 x 2.3 x 2.5 cm. This sample, gift by CH. Peray, comes from alpine fissures of the Mont Blanc Massif. It is currently ...
Fluorite
MNHN N°203.192
This cut stone is a fluorite. It is cut in an isosceles triangle form. It weighs 150 carats and has a great sky blue colour.The initial fluorite from which the sample cutting comes, was found in Le Beix mine, Puy-de-Dôme, in France. This cut ...
MNHN N°203.192
This cut stone is a fluorite. It is cut in an isosceles triangle form. It weighs 150 carats and has a great sky blue colour.The initial fluorite from which the sample cutting comes, was found in Le Beix mine, Puy-de-Dôme, in France. This cut ...
Fluorite
MNHN N°205.13
This blue sky fluorite is almost covered by crystals of colorless quartz. One notices some baryte as well.This sample was discovered in 2004 and offered to the Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle by a amateur collector. It comes from Embournegade ...
MNHN N°205.13
This blue sky fluorite is almost covered by crystals of colorless quartz. One notices some baryte as well.This sample was discovered in 2004 and offered to the Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle by a amateur collector. It comes from Embournegade ...
Fluorite
MNHN N°205.94
This fluorite shows an aggregate of blue sky cubes which has some white edges. One observes small crystals of chalcopyrite (CuFeS2). It measures 22.5 x 13.5 cm; cube edges measure 2.6 cm in average. This sample comes from Burg mine, in Tarn area, ...
MNHN N°205.94
This fluorite shows an aggregate of blue sky cubes which has some white edges. One observes small crystals of chalcopyrite (CuFeS2). It measures 22.5 x 13.5 cm; cube edges measure 2.6 cm in average. This sample comes from Burg mine, in Tarn area, ...
Fluorite
MNHN N°206.186
This is a very dark blue uncompleted cube. It measures no less than 7.4 x 5.8 x 5.1 cm. This fluorite comes from Padiès mine, Tarn, France. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle could obtain this specimen thanks to support from Total. It is kept ...
MNHN N°206.186
This is a very dark blue uncompleted cube. It measures no less than 7.4 x 5.8 x 5.1 cm. This fluorite comes from Padiès mine, Tarn, France. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle could obtain this specimen thanks to support from Total. It is kept ...
Fluorite
MNHN N°207.1
This sample is composed of many fluorite crystals on quartz. Fluorite cubes are sky blue verily colourless, they are dispersed on the whole quartz plate.This fluorite comes from Francimant mineral deposit, in Tarn, France. It was discovered by Mr. ...
MNHN N°207.1
This sample is composed of many fluorite crystals on quartz. Fluorite cubes are sky blue verily colourless, they are dispersed on the whole quartz plate.This fluorite comes from Francimant mineral deposit, in Tarn, France. It was discovered by Mr. ...
Forsterite
MNHN N°202.304
This sample of forsterite is exceptional for its size: 3.5 x 2.5 x 3.5cm. This group show 3 well-formed and terminated crystals . They are of a beautiful green colour with a vitreous lustre and are partially gemmeous. IThis sample comes from the ...
MNHN N°202.304
This sample of forsterite is exceptional for its size: 3.5 x 2.5 x 3.5cm. This group show 3 well-formed and terminated crystals . They are of a beautiful green colour with a vitreous lustre and are partially gemmeous. IThis sample comes from the ...
Franckeite
MNHN N°205.117
This sample measures 11.5 x 9 cm and has grayish black crystals of franckeite with an average size of 0.3 cm. The crystals are tabular and striated with a metallic lustre. They are united as nearly spherical aggregates with an average diametre of 2 ...
MNHN N°205.117
This sample measures 11.5 x 9 cm and has grayish black crystals of franckeite with an average size of 0.3 cm. The crystals are tabular and striated with a metallic lustre. They are united as nearly spherical aggregates with an average diametre of 2 ...
Fresnoite
MNHN N°201.6
Association de quelques cristaux de fresnoite jaune avec un cristal plus grand, bicolore rose au coeur et jaune-orangé en périphérie. Cette pièce a pu être acquise grâce au mécénat de Total. Elle est issue du district américain de Clear Creek situé ...
MNHN N°201.6
Association de quelques cristaux de fresnoite jaune avec un cristal plus grand, bicolore rose au coeur et jaune-orangé en périphérie. Cette pièce a pu être acquise grâce au mécénat de Total. Elle est issue du district américain de Clear Creek situé ...
Fresnoite
MNHN N°201.7
Association d'un cristal de fresnoite jaune-orangé avec un cristal blanc d'analcime. Cette pièce a pu être acquise grâce au mécénat de Total. Elle est issue du district américain de Clear Creek situé en Californie. Le cristal de fresnoite mesure 0,7 ...
MNHN N°201.7
Association d'un cristal de fresnoite jaune-orangé avec un cristal blanc d'analcime. Cette pièce a pu être acquise grâce au mécénat de Total. Elle est issue du district américain de Clear Creek situé en Californie. Le cristal de fresnoite mesure 0,7 ...
Galena
MNHN N°186.35
This galena was offered to the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in November 1985 by the Academy of Sciences of Bulgaria. It is made of several cubic crystals of galena along with bundles of colorless crystals of quartz. This sample comes from ...
MNHN N°186.35
This galena was offered to the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in November 1985 by the Academy of Sciences of Bulgaria. It is made of several cubic crystals of galena along with bundles of colorless crystals of quartz. This sample comes from ...
Galena
MNHN N°192.32
This sample is made of crystals of galena. It has pseudocubic gray crystals of galena. One can see an octahedral darker crystal nearly in the centre of the sample, this crystal is sphalerite, the other small white crystals are calcite. They formed in ...
MNHN N°192.32
This sample is made of crystals of galena. It has pseudocubic gray crystals of galena. One can see an octahedral darker crystal nearly in the centre of the sample, this crystal is sphalerite, the other small white crystals are calcite. They formed in ...
Galène
MNHN N°195.120
This sample is a galena which has a particular crystallization. The galena crystals are acicular and reticulated. They are associated with small crystals of sphalerite (ZnS) and of wurtzite (ZnS). The galena comes from the Peyras gallery in the ...
MNHN N°195.120
This sample is a galena which has a particular crystallization. The galena crystals are acicular and reticulated. They are associated with small crystals of sphalerite (ZnS) and of wurtzite (ZnS). The galena comes from the Peyras gallery in the ...
Galena
MNHN N°197.361
This is an another sample of galena. It has gray slightly flat twinned crystals and are associated with cubic crystals of colourless fluorite and small crystals of white barite. This sample comes from the mineral deposit of Fontsant in le Var area ...
MNHN N°197.361
This is an another sample of galena. It has gray slightly flat twinned crystals and are associated with cubic crystals of colourless fluorite and small crystals of white barite. This sample comes from the mineral deposit of Fontsant in le Var area ...
Galena
MNHN N°200.48
This sample displays cubic gray crystals of galena on rhombohedric crystals of cream white coloured dolomite. It comes from the russian mineral deposit of Dal'negorsk, this deposit also provides beautiful samples of calcite. The specimen measures 19 ...
MNHN N°200.48
This sample displays cubic gray crystals of galena on rhombohedric crystals of cream white coloured dolomite. It comes from the russian mineral deposit of Dal'negorsk, this deposit also provides beautiful samples of calcite. The specimen measures 19 ...
Gaudefroyite
MNHN N°193.73
Ce gros cristal isolé de gaudefroyite est issu de la mine N'Chwaning, en République d'Afrique du Sud. Il s'agit d'un cristal gris à éclat métallique avec une terminaison en pointe. Il mesure 3,6 x 2 cm, une telle pièce est assez rare. Son acquisition ...
MNHN N°193.73
Ce gros cristal isolé de gaudefroyite est issu de la mine N'Chwaning, en République d'Afrique du Sud. Il s'agit d'un cristal gris à éclat métallique avec une terminaison en pointe. Il mesure 3,6 x 2 cm, une telle pièce est assez rare. Son acquisition ...
Goethite
MNHN N°193.49
This sample shows brown lamellar crystals of goethite on a whitish crystal of quartz. It measures 7 x 6.5 x 5 cm.This specimen, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Lake Georges area in Colorado, USA. It is kept in the storage rooms of ...
MNHN N°193.49
This sample shows brown lamellar crystals of goethite on a whitish crystal of quartz. It measures 7 x 6.5 x 5 cm.This specimen, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Lake Georges area in Colorado, USA. It is kept in the storage rooms of ...
Goosecreekite
MNHN N°190.96
On these two great specimens of goosecreekite, goosecreekite (white) is associated with tilbite crystals (pink) and with apophyllite crystals (colourless). These three minerals had settled in the centre of a basalt geode (hydrothermal sediment of low ...
MNHN N°190.96
On these two great specimens of goosecreekite, goosecreekite (white) is associated with tilbite crystals (pink) and with apophyllite crystals (colourless). These three minerals had settled in the centre of a basalt geode (hydrothermal sediment of low ...
Gormanite
MNHN N°204.42
This sample shows a fribous bouquet of bluish-green gormanite on white albite. One observes small brown crystals of siderite. Crystals of gormanite measure on the average 10 mm.This specimen comes from Lavra Gormanita mineral deposit in Minas Gerais ...
MNHN N°204.42
This sample shows a fribous bouquet of bluish-green gormanite on white albite. One observes small brown crystals of siderite. Crystals of gormanite measure on the average 10 mm.This specimen comes from Lavra Gormanita mineral deposit in Minas Gerais ...
Goshenite
MNHN N°206.158
This sample of beryl, goshenite variety. It is lightly bluish, transaprent and sometimes gem. It measures 13.5 x 10.7 cm.This sample shows a particular shape - crystal more or less hexagonal, flat - that is the characteristic of morganites (pink ...
MNHN N°206.158
This sample of beryl, goshenite variety. It is lightly bluish, transaprent and sometimes gem. It measures 13.5 x 10.7 cm.This sample shows a particular shape - crystal more or less hexagonal, flat - that is the characteristic of morganites (pink ...
Grossular
MNHN N°194.32
This outstanding monocrystal of grossular is a great rhombododecaedral (12 diamond-shaped faces) colored in light pink. Faces measures 8 cm at edges.This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Lago Jaco mineral deposit in Mexico. ...
MNHN N°194.32
This outstanding monocrystal of grossular is a great rhombododecaedral (12 diamond-shaped faces) colored in light pink. Faces measures 8 cm at edges.This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Lago Jaco mineral deposit in Mexico. ...
Grossular
MNHN N°196.35
This sample belonging to garnet group is a grossular. It is an opaque brown monocrystal. It has a dodecaedre shape (12 diamond-faced faces) which edges are truncated.This glossular comes from Sandare mines in Mali. The Muséum national d ;Histoire ...
MNHN N°196.35
This sample belonging to garnet group is a grossular. It is an opaque brown monocrystal. It has a dodecaedre shape (12 diamond-faced faces) which edges are truncated.This glossular comes from Sandare mines in Mali. The Muséum national d ;Histoire ...
Gypse
MNHN N°193.11
This sample shows a nuclear more or less spherical, on which small lenticular crystals of brown gypsum had developped and where larger twinned crystals (until 3.5 cm) in rosette coloured in amber and transparentb rise.This sample comes from Winnipeg ...
MNHN N°193.11
This sample shows a nuclear more or less spherical, on which small lenticular crystals of brown gypsum had developped and where larger twinned crystals (until 3.5 cm) in rosette coloured in amber and transparentb rise.This sample comes from Winnipeg ...
Heliodore
MNHN N°107.193
The crystal of beryl (heliodore variety) comes from a French mineral deposit in Haute-Vienne area: the mineral deposit of Barost. It measures 5.2 x 2.8 x 2.3 cm and is slightly corroded. Its colour is pale greenish yellow and it is transparent. The ...
MNHN N°107.193
The crystal of beryl (heliodore variety) comes from a French mineral deposit in Haute-Vienne area: the mineral deposit of Barost. It measures 5.2 x 2.8 x 2.3 cm and is slightly corroded. Its colour is pale greenish yellow and it is transparent. The ...
Heliodore
MNHN N°192.40
This crystal of heliodore variety measures 16.5 cm lenght and has a diameter of 4 cm. It comes from pegmatite fields of Volhynie near Zhitomir, a hundred kilometers away of Kiev in Ukrania. The crystals of Volhynie are often gemmeous and with big ...
MNHN N°192.40
This crystal of heliodore variety measures 16.5 cm lenght and has a diameter of 4 cm. It comes from pegmatite fields of Volhynie near Zhitomir, a hundred kilometers away of Kiev in Ukrania. The crystals of Volhynie are often gemmeous and with big ...
Henritermierite
MNHN N°206.80
This sample mesures 8 x 4 cm. It has a large number of orangeish brown crystals associated with black hausmannite (manganese oxide) with pseudo-octahedral crystals. The size of henritermierite crystals is not superior to 2 mm. The sample comes from ...
MNHN N°206.80
This sample mesures 8 x 4 cm. It has a large number of orangeish brown crystals associated with black hausmannite (manganese oxide) with pseudo-octahedral crystals. The size of henritermierite crystals is not superior to 2 mm. The sample comes from ...
Herderite
MNHN N°187.56
Cette pièce est une association de plusieurs cristaux d'herdérite. Les cristaux blancs sont bien formés, on peut distinguer sans problème les faces et les arêtes de chaque cristaux. Le mode d'acquisition de cette pièce, arrivée en 1987, n'est pas ...
MNHN N°187.56
Cette pièce est une association de plusieurs cristaux d'herdérite. Les cristaux blancs sont bien formés, on peut distinguer sans problème les faces et les arêtes de chaque cristaux. Le mode d'acquisition de cette pièce, arrivée en 1987, n'est pas ...
Hyalite
MNHN N°72.21
This sample is a hyalite (opale variety with a vitreous appearance) on a matrix of basalt. The hyalite is colourless and transparent with an icy aspect. Its shape is a globular concretions that reminds boiling water. The sample measures 9.5 x 6.5 x 6 ...
MNHN N°72.21
This sample is a hyalite (opale variety with a vitreous appearance) on a matrix of basalt. The hyalite is colourless and transparent with an icy aspect. Its shape is a globular concretions that reminds boiling water. The sample measures 9.5 x 6.5 x 6 ...
Indicolite
MNHN N°200.49
This elbaite is a indicolite variety. The crystal is blue slightly green, its centre is lighter coloured than its base and its terminations. It measures 9.8 x 2.6 cm.It comes from the mineral deposit of Paprok in Afghanistan. Acquired thanks to ...
MNHN N°200.49
This elbaite is a indicolite variety. The crystal is blue slightly green, its centre is lighter coloured than its base and its terminations. It measures 9.8 x 2.6 cm.It comes from the mineral deposit of Paprok in Afghanistan. Acquired thanks to ...
Jeremejevite
MNHN N°202.167
These are 2 isolated crystals of jeremejevite. The first crystal is translucent, its base is slightly blue, it measures 2.5 x 0.5 cm. The second crystal is two-coloured: blue at its base until mid-hight and transparent white termination, the ...
MNHN N°202.167
These are 2 isolated crystals of jeremejevite. The first crystal is translucent, its base is slightly blue, it measures 2.5 x 0.5 cm. The second crystal is two-coloured: blue at its base until mid-hight and transparent white termination, the ...
Kainosite (Y)
MNHN N°204.34
This sample is a demi-circle crystal of kainosite (Y). The crystals are sphero-striated with well-crystallized pikes. The whole sample measures approximately 4 cm for its diameter.Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is today kept in the storage ...
MNHN N°204.34
This sample is a demi-circle crystal of kainosite (Y). The crystals are sphero-striated with well-crystallized pikes. The whole sample measures approximately 4 cm for its diameter.Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is today kept in the storage ...
Kermesite
MNHN N°203.32
This are splendid blood-red crystals of kermesite. The group of crystals of kermesite is on metallic gray pääkkönenite (Sb2 As S2) scattered with brownish yellow crystals of valentinite (Sb2 O3). This sample comes from Wenshan in Hunan in Chian and ...
MNHN N°203.32
This are splendid blood-red crystals of kermesite. The group of crystals of kermesite is on metallic gray pääkkönenite (Sb2 As S2) scattered with brownish yellow crystals of valentinite (Sb2 O3). This sample comes from Wenshan in Hunan in Chian and ...
Kosnarite
MNHN N°203.35
The kosnarite crystals are pseudo-octahedral and cream-white coloured with bright facets. The kosnarite is associated with circular pinkish aggregates of zanazziite on a matrix of white albite.This sample comes from the mineral deposit of Genipapo in ...
MNHN N°203.35
The kosnarite crystals are pseudo-octahedral and cream-white coloured with bright facets. The kosnarite is associated with circular pinkish aggregates of zanazziite on a matrix of white albite.This sample comes from the mineral deposit of Genipapo in ...
Kunzite
MNHN N°196.48
This specimen is a pink-violet spodumene crystal (kunzite variety) associated with grayish crystals of quartz and lamellar albite (cleavelandite variety). The kunzite measures 6.5 x 3.5 cm, it has two colours: from very pale pink in its base to ...
MNHN N°196.48
This specimen is a pink-violet spodumene crystal (kunzite variety) associated with grayish crystals of quartz and lamellar albite (cleavelandite variety). The kunzite measures 6.5 x 3.5 cm, it has two colours: from very pale pink in its base to ...
Kunzite
MNHN N°202.43
This isolated crystal of spodumene (kunzite variety) is pink-violet and transparent verily has a gemmeous quality. This prismatic crystal has a sharp termination that is typical of spodumene. It measures 20 x 10 x 7.8 cm. This sample comes from Mawi ...
MNHN N°202.43
This isolated crystal of spodumene (kunzite variety) is pink-violet and transparent verily has a gemmeous quality. This prismatic crystal has a sharp termination that is typical of spodumene. It measures 20 x 10 x 7.8 cm. This sample comes from Mawi ...
Kunzite
MNHN N°203.118
This spodumene is a kunzite variety. The kunzite is colourless to pink and is gemmeous, it a 13.7 x 8.5 x 2.4 cm. Some changes of growth can be seen on its facets. This sample comes from Ambatovita in Madagascar. The Muséum national d ;Histoire ...
MNHN N°203.118
This spodumene is a kunzite variety. The kunzite is colourless to pink and is gemmeous, it a 13.7 x 8.5 x 2.4 cm. Some changes of growth can be seen on its facets. This sample comes from Ambatovita in Madagascar. The Muséum national d ;Histoire ...
Kunzite
MNHN-NC
This gem is a spodumene (kunzite variety) sized as a drop. It is pale pink and weighs 57.42 carats (11.77 grams) and measures 30 x 20 x 15 mm. The uncut crystal used for this gem comes from the mineral deposit of Pala in California, USA. This ...
MNHN-NC
This gem is a spodumene (kunzite variety) sized as a drop. It is pale pink and weighs 57.42 carats (11.77 grams) and measures 30 x 20 x 15 mm. The uncut crystal used for this gem comes from the mineral deposit of Pala in California, USA. This ...
Kyanite MHNH N°195.34
These are 3 terminated plane-parallel crystals of kyanite (old name: disthen). They are blueish green and present one blue vertical line in the centre. They measure 3.3 x 2.5 x 2 cm; 3.5 x 2.5 x 1 cm and 4.5 x 1.4 x 0.7 cm. They come from Gois State ...
These are 3 terminated plane-parallel crystals of kyanite (old name: disthen). They are blueish green and present one blue vertical line in the centre. They measure 3.3 x 2.5 x 2 cm; 3.5 x 2.5 x 1 cm and 4.5 x 1.4 x 0.7 cm. They come from Gois State ...
Liddicoatite
MNHN N°203.196
This is a perpendicular cuted section from the main axis of a liddicoatite crystal. This slice has triangular rings of rise. The colour varies from pale pink in the center to green at its edges. The sample mesures 13,9 x 11,4 cm.This specimen comes ...
MNHN N°203.196
This is a perpendicular cuted section from the main axis of a liddicoatite crystal. This slice has triangular rings of rise. The colour varies from pale pink in the center to green at its edges. The sample mesures 13,9 x 11,4 cm.This specimen comes ...
Liddicoatite
MNHN N°207.12
This sample is an association of liddicoatite with albite and muscovite. The liddicoatite has a spray shape of elongated crystals which are red-pink and transparent. The albite is characterized by white lamellar and the muscovite by silver layers. ...
MNHN N°207.12
This sample is an association of liddicoatite with albite and muscovite. The liddicoatite has a spray shape of elongated crystals which are red-pink and transparent. The albite is characterized by white lamellar and the muscovite by silver layers. ...
Liottite
MNHN N°206.114
Cet échantillon sur gangue de liottite provient du gisement italien de Pitigliano en Toscane. Les liottites découvertes dans ce gisement sont accompagnées de ponce. Le cristal est blanc transparent, il mesure environ 2 cm de long. Le mécénat de Total ...
MNHN N°206.114
Cet échantillon sur gangue de liottite provient du gisement italien de Pitigliano en Toscane. Les liottites découvertes dans ce gisement sont accompagnées de ponce. Le cristal est blanc transparent, il mesure environ 2 cm de long. Le mécénat de Total ...
Magnesite
MNHN N°206.10
This sample shows colourless crystals of quartz on which pseudo-rhomboedric colourless crystals of magnesite has developed.This sample comes from Brumado area in Brazil. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle could obtain it thanks to support from ...
MNHN N°206.10
This sample shows colourless crystals of quartz on which pseudo-rhomboedric colourless crystals of magnesite has developed.This sample comes from Brumado area in Brazil. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle could obtain it thanks to support from ...
Malachite
MNHN N°194.30
This polished sample shows adjacent layers of malachite (green), azurite (blue) and chrysocolla (blue-green). It measures 16.5 x 14 cm.The sample before polishing comes from King Solomon mines, near Eilat in Israel. The Muséum national d ;Histoire ...
MNHN N°194.30
This polished sample shows adjacent layers of malachite (green), azurite (blue) and chrysocolla (blue-green). It measures 16.5 x 14 cm.The sample before polishing comes from King Solomon mines, near Eilat in Israel. The Muséum national d ;Histoire ...
Malachite
MNHN N°195.26
This sample shows green malachite and blue azurite. Crystals of both species are more or less lamellar and form a spherical assemblage. It measures 5.5 x 5.15 cm.The sample was discovered in Mulungwishi deposit in Zaire.The Muséum national d ...
MNHN N°195.26
This sample shows green malachite and blue azurite. Crystals of both species are more or less lamellar and form a spherical assemblage. It measures 5.5 x 5.15 cm.The sample was discovered in Mulungwishi deposit in Zaire.The Muséum national d ...
Mangano-neptunite
MNHN N°
This sample is composed of a mangano-neptunite crystal (pyramidal russet crystal) associated with analcime (white crystals), serandite (orange crystal foreground) and aegirine (black sticks).This specimen comes from Mount Saint-Hilaire in Canada. The ...
MNHN N°
This sample is composed of a mangano-neptunite crystal (pyramidal russet crystal) associated with analcime (white crystals), serandite (orange crystal foreground) and aegirine (black sticks).This specimen comes from Mount Saint-Hilaire in Canada. The ...
Meneghinite
MNHN N°196.229
This sample shows meneghinite crystals inside ligthly smoked crystals of quartz. Crystals are prismatic, stick shaped and black. The whole sample measures 11.5 x 6.5 x 6 cm, meneghinite measures on the average 2 cm for 2 mm large.This specimen ...
MNHN N°196.229
This sample shows meneghinite crystals inside ligthly smoked crystals of quartz. Crystals are prismatic, stick shaped and black. The whole sample measures 11.5 x 6.5 x 6 cm, meneghinite measures on the average 2 cm for 2 mm large.This specimen ...
Mesolite
MNHN N°193.25
This specimen is an aggregate of terminated crystals of mesolite. They are colourless and transparent. The whole measures 20.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm.This sample comes from Nasik in India. The support from Total enables its acquisition. This specimene is ...
MNHN N°193.25
This specimen is an aggregate of terminated crystals of mesolite. They are colourless and transparent. The whole measures 20.5 x 5 x 3.5 cm.This sample comes from Nasik in India. The support from Total enables its acquisition. This specimene is ...
Mesolite
MNHN N°203.47
This specimen is a triated-fibrous sphere of white crystals of mesolite on a matrix of white stilbite. Sphere measures 13.5 cm in diameter, it is almost complete. Mesolite crystals have flat terminations and are transparent.This sample comes from ...
MNHN N°203.47
This specimen is a triated-fibrous sphere of white crystals of mesolite on a matrix of white stilbite. Sphere measures 13.5 cm in diameter, it is almost complete. Mesolite crystals have flat terminations and are transparent.This sample comes from ...
Montebrasite
MNHN N°206.81
This sample shows a well-formed translucent crystal of ligth yellow montebrasite on albite. One observes some orange brown crystals of kosnarite on the albite. This sample measures 9 x 7 cm, kosnarite crystals are millimétric.This montebrasite comes ...
MNHN N°206.81
This sample shows a well-formed translucent crystal of ligth yellow montebrasite on albite. One observes some orange brown crystals of kosnarite on the albite. This sample measures 9 x 7 cm, kosnarite crystals are millimétric.This montebrasite comes ...
Morganite
MNHN N°175.25
This hexagonal crystal is a beryl of variety morganite. It is transparent and light pink, its faces show growth striations. It measures 9 x 8 but 2.6 cm thickness.Its locality is known (Corrego do Urucum, Brazil) but its inventory number which is ...
MNHN N°175.25
This hexagonal crystal is a beryl of variety morganite. It is transparent and light pink, its faces show growth striations. It measures 9 x 8 but 2.6 cm thickness.Its locality is known (Corrego do Urucum, Brazil) but its inventory number which is ...
Morganite
MNHN N°204.46
This sample shows a great association of various minerals that some are very colorful : pink beryl (morganite variety), measuring about 6 cm in diameter, violett tranparent spodumen (kunzite variety) measuring 8 cm in its maximal length, bluish-green ...
MNHN N°204.46
This sample shows a great association of various minerals that some are very colorful : pink beryl (morganite variety), measuring about 6 cm in diameter, violett tranparent spodumen (kunzite variety) measuring 8 cm in its maximal length, bluish-green ...
Natrolite
MNHN N°207.42
This sample has white crystals of natrolite in a cavity of a black basalt. The natrolite is shaped like very thin needles aggregated on small spheres. This sample measures 10 x 8.5 x 9 cmThis specimen comes from the mineral deposit of Saint-Jean des ...
MNHN N°207.42
This sample has white crystals of natrolite in a cavity of a black basalt. The natrolite is shaped like very thin needles aggregated on small spheres. This sample measures 10 x 8.5 x 9 cmThis specimen comes from the mineral deposit of Saint-Jean des ...
Opale
MNHN N°199.191
This sample is a white and blue opal showing green to electric blue iridescence on a brown matrix of sedimentary rock. It mesures 18 x 12 cm.This sepcimen comes from Cooper Pedy in Australia. it has been acquired thanks to donation of professor ...
MNHN N°199.191
This sample is a white and blue opal showing green to electric blue iridescence on a brown matrix of sedimentary rock. It mesures 18 x 12 cm.This sepcimen comes from Cooper Pedy in Australia. it has been acquired thanks to donation of professor ...
Opale
MNHN N°200.244
It is a pseudomorphosism of two fossils (rostrum of belemnite) in opale, captured in a matrix of limestone. The fossils have a beautiful iridescence. This sample has been acquired thanks to special subventions for the renovation of the national ...
MNHN N°200.244
It is a pseudomorphosism of two fossils (rostrum of belemnite) in opale, captured in a matrix of limestone. The fossils have a beautiful iridescence. This sample has been acquired thanks to special subventions for the renovation of the national ...
Gold
MNHN N°155.64
This sample is native gold. It is yellow gold which is lamellar on a compact matrix of quartz. It mesures 9 x 8,5 cm.This gold comes from the mineral deposit of Donatia in California. It is an old sample of the collection which belongs to colonel ...
MNHN N°155.64
This sample is native gold. It is yellow gold which is lamellar on a compact matrix of quartz. It mesures 9 x 8,5 cm.This gold comes from the mineral deposit of Donatia in California. It is an old sample of the collection which belongs to colonel ...
Gold
MNHN N°195.223
This sample is native gold on a matrix of white calcite. The gold here has an arborescent dendrite shape. Its colour is pale yellow and the growth of some of palladoan crystals in this deposit make us presum that this sample is not pur and might ...
MNHN N°195.223
This sample is native gold on a matrix of white calcite. The gold here has an arborescent dendrite shape. Its colour is pale yellow and the growth of some of palladoan crystals in this deposit make us presum that this sample is not pur and might ...
Or
MNHN N°90.65
The biggest gold nugget, shown here, has some indications of crystallization. It mesures 6.1 x 5.2 cm and weights 270 grams. Its comes from the mineral deposit of Adelaïde in Australia.This sample is native gold and was gift to the Muséum national ...
MNHN N°90.65
The biggest gold nugget, shown here, has some indications of crystallization. It mesures 6.1 x 5.2 cm and weights 270 grams. Its comes from the mineral deposit of Adelaïde in Australia.This sample is native gold and was gift to the Muséum national ...
Orpiment
MNHN N°178.107
This orpiment sample is compact. It has a beautiful golden yellow colour. This sample comes from the area of in Russie. It is today kept in the storage rooms of the collections of the Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle (i.e., not yet displayed to ...
MNHN N°178.107
This orpiment sample is compact. It has a beautiful golden yellow colour. This sample comes from the area of in Russie. It is today kept in the storage rooms of the collections of the Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle (i.e., not yet displayed to ...
Orpiment
MNHN N°193.6
This sample measures 15.5 x 12.5 cm and has orangeish yellow crystals of orpiment (mesuring 4 cm) entwined with scalenoehedrons of white calcite.This outstanding sample comes from the Chinese mineral deposit of Shimen in the Hunan area.Acquired ...
MNHN N°193.6
This sample measures 15.5 x 12.5 cm and has orangeish yellow crystals of orpiment (mesuring 4 cm) entwined with scalenoehedrons of white calcite.This outstanding sample comes from the Chinese mineral deposit of Shimen in the Hunan area.Acquired ...
Orpiment
MNHN N°200.47
This orpimant sample comes from the mineral deposit of Kadamzhay in Kyrgyzstan. It has orangeish yellow crystals with a resineous lustre fited together in small 2 cm diametre rosettes. The whole sample measures 18.5 x 11.8 cm. Acquired thanks to ...
MNHN N°200.47
This orpimant sample comes from the mineral deposit of Kadamzhay in Kyrgyzstan. It has orangeish yellow crystals with a resineous lustre fited together in small 2 cm diametre rosettes. The whole sample measures 18.5 x 11.8 cm. Acquired thanks to ...
Orthose
MNHN N°112.626
Cette pierre gemme est une orthose de couleur jaune. Elle mesure 3 x 2.1 x 2.8 cm. On distingue nettement des faces et des arêtes. Il s'agit d'un cristal éluvionnaire d'une pegmatite qui a fournit uniquement des minéraux transparents. Il a été ...
MNHN N°112.626
Cette pierre gemme est une orthose de couleur jaune. Elle mesure 3 x 2.1 x 2.8 cm. On distingue nettement des faces et des arêtes. Il s'agit d'un cristal éluvionnaire d'une pegmatite qui a fournit uniquement des minéraux transparents. Il a été ...
Orthose
MNHN N°204.47
Cet échantillon est composé de larges cristaux blanc-laiteux, bien formés d'orthose, associés à de petits cristaux de quartz incolores et transparents. Cette pièce aux dimensions impressionnantes (26 x 18 x 20 cm - certains cristaux mesurant jusqu'à ...
MNHN N°204.47
Cet échantillon est composé de larges cristaux blanc-laiteux, bien formés d'orthose, associés à de petits cristaux de quartz incolores et transparents. Cette pièce aux dimensions impressionnantes (26 x 18 x 20 cm - certains cristaux mesurant jusqu'à ...
Papagoite
MNHN N°193.24
The blue papagoite is included in a milky white biterminated quartz. The crystal measures 4.5 x 5.1 cm.The sample comes from mineral deposit of Messina in the Republic of South Africa. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently exposed in ...
MNHN N°193.24
The blue papagoite is included in a milky white biterminated quartz. The crystal measures 4.5 x 5.1 cm.The sample comes from mineral deposit of Messina in the Republic of South Africa. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently exposed in ...
Paravauxite
MNHN N°201.8
This specimen comes froms Siglo Viento Mine (Mine Siglo XX) in Bolivia. The very pale green crystals of paravauxite measure between 2 and 3 cm and are spread out on a matrix of pyrite. The facets are reflective. There are orange dapples dispersed, ...
MNHN N°201.8
This specimen comes froms Siglo Viento Mine (Mine Siglo XX) in Bolivia. The very pale green crystals of paravauxite measure between 2 and 3 cm and are spread out on a matrix of pyrite. The facets are reflective. There are orange dapples dispersed, ...
Pentagonite
MNHN N°202.339
This is crystallised pentagonite in a cavity. The whole specimen measures 8.5 x 8.2 cm. The crystals of pentagonite are not taller than 2 cm. They are intense blue and have a needle shape and brought together as gerbes.This sample comes from the ...
MNHN N°202.339
This is crystallised pentagonite in a cavity. The whole specimen measures 8.5 x 8.2 cm. The crystals of pentagonite are not taller than 2 cm. They are intense blue and have a needle shape and brought together as gerbes.This sample comes from the ...
Petalite
MNHN N°191.17
This sample is a perfect colorless crystal partially gemmeous. To know more, this sample was acquired as a beryllonite by the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. In 1991, a study of this sample allowed the identification of its nature and was also ...
MNHN N°191.17
This sample is a perfect colorless crystal partially gemmeous. To know more, this sample was acquired as a beryllonite by the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. In 1991, a study of this sample allowed the identification of its nature and was also ...
Pezzottaïte
MNHN N°203.37
This isolated crystal of pezzottaïte measures 5.7 x 4.7 cm and has a very weak thickness. It has an intense raspberry pink colour, its colour is due to the presence of cesium (Cs). The sample has a nearly hexagonal shape.This sample, acquired thanks ...
MNHN N°203.37
This isolated crystal of pezzottaïte measures 5.7 x 4.7 cm and has a very weak thickness. It has an intense raspberry pink colour, its colour is due to the presence of cesium (Cs). The sample has a nearly hexagonal shape.This sample, acquired thanks ...
Pezzottaïte
MNHN N°203.38
This isolated crystal measures 1.6 x 1.2 cm and has a very weak thickness. It has an intense raspberry pink colour, its colour is due to the presence of cesium (Cs). The sample has a nearly hexagonal shape.This specimen was discovered near Ambatovita ...
MNHN N°203.38
This isolated crystal measures 1.6 x 1.2 cm and has a very weak thickness. It has an intense raspberry pink colour, its colour is due to the presence of cesium (Cs). The sample has a nearly hexagonal shape.This specimen was discovered near Ambatovita ...
Phenakite
MNHN N°193.74
This prismatic crystal is a phenakite and is termined by 3 rhomboedric facets. It is partially gemeous and has a yellow colour. The sample comes from Anjanabonoina area in Madagascar. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently exposed in ...
MNHN N°193.74
This prismatic crystal is a phenakite and is termined by 3 rhomboedric facets. It is partially gemeous and has a yellow colour. The sample comes from Anjanabonoina area in Madagascar. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently exposed in ...
Phenakite
MNHN N°203.40
It is a milky white crystal of phenakite included in brown quartz. It measures approximately 7 x 2.5 cm. It is well-cristallized and terminated. There are some fragments of blue crystals of microcline (amazonite variety) on the quartz. The whole ...
MNHN N°203.40
It is a milky white crystal of phenakite included in brown quartz. It measures approximately 7 x 2.5 cm. It is well-cristallized and terminated. There are some fragments of blue crystals of microcline (amazonite variety) on the quartz. The whole ...
Phenakite
MNHN N°204.99
This sample of phenakite is a twinned crystal pseudo-hexagonal. The crystal is colourless and gemmeous with a light veil. The pinicoidal termination has an frosted acute terminaison. The sample comes from Anjanabonoina area in Madagascar. Acquired ...
MNHN N°204.99
This sample of phenakite is a twinned crystal pseudo-hexagonal. The crystal is colourless and gemmeous with a light veil. The pinicoidal termination has an frosted acute terminaison. The sample comes from Anjanabonoina area in Madagascar. Acquired ...
Platinum
MNHN N°200.129
Here are two cubic platinum crystals imbricated (twin). Platinum crystals are steel gray with a metallic lustre. This sample measures 5.3 x 3.7 x 2.8 cm and weighs 4.6055 grams.This specimen has been discovered in Russia in the Konder Massif. The ...
MNHN N°200.129
Here are two cubic platinum crystals imbricated (twin). Platinum crystals are steel gray with a metallic lustre. This sample measures 5.3 x 3.7 x 2.8 cm and weighs 4.6055 grams.This specimen has been discovered in Russia in the Konder Massif. The ...
Platine
MNHN N°57.358
This nativ platinum nugget measures 6 x 4.3 cm and weighs near to 803 grams.This specimen comes from Nizhme, Tagilsk, Oural, Russia. It has been offered by Tsar of Russia Nicholas I to the Academy of Sciences of Paris after his death in 1855. ...
MNHN N°57.358
This nativ platinum nugget measures 6 x 4.3 cm and weighs near to 803 grams.This specimen comes from Nizhme, Tagilsk, Oural, Russia. It has been offered by Tsar of Russia Nicholas I to the Academy of Sciences of Paris after his death in 1855. ...
Platine
MNHN N°57.359
This nativ platinum nugget measures 6.2 x 4.9 x 4.1 cm and weighs 737 grams. It is partly coated with limonite.This specimen comes from Nizhme in Russia. It has been offered by Tsar of Russia Nicholas I to the Academy of Sciences of Paris after his ...
MNHN N°57.359
This nativ platinum nugget measures 6.2 x 4.9 x 4.1 cm and weighs 737 grams. It is partly coated with limonite.This specimen comes from Nizhme in Russia. It has been offered by Tsar of Russia Nicholas I to the Academy of Sciences of Paris after his ...
Platine
MNHN N°57.360
This nativ platinum nugget measures 4.5 x 3.3 x 2.2 cm and weighs 204.5 grams. It possesses partly polished aspect.This specimen comes from Nizhme in Russia. It has been offered by Tsar of Russia Nicholas I to the Academy of Sciences of Paris after ...
MNHN N°57.360
This nativ platinum nugget measures 4.5 x 3.3 x 2.2 cm and weighs 204.5 grams. It possesses partly polished aspect.This specimen comes from Nizhme in Russia. It has been offered by Tsar of Russia Nicholas I to the Academy of Sciences of Paris after ...
Pollucite
MNHN N°
This sample is a pollucite crystal on which one observes an elbaite cystal. Pollucite is white almost opaque, crystal of elbaite gem is biterminated. It shows many colours: redish orange at extrmities and pale pink, green yellow and pale yellow ...
MNHN N°
This sample is a pollucite crystal on which one observes an elbaite cystal. Pollucite is white almost opaque, crystal of elbaite gem is biterminated. It shows many colours: redish orange at extrmities and pale pink, green yellow and pale yellow ...
Pollucite
MNHN N°194.14
This sample shows a monocrystal of pollucite measuring 5.3 cm on a matrix of albite, cleavelandite variety, crystallized in layers. This pollucite crystal is colourless and transparent, that lets look inside the crystal of muscovite which it has ...
MNHN N°194.14
This sample shows a monocrystal of pollucite measuring 5.3 cm on a matrix of albite, cleavelandite variety, crystallized in layers. This pollucite crystal is colourless and transparent, that lets look inside the crystal of muscovite which it has ...
Prehnite
MNHN N°190.97
It is microcrystals of prehnite coloured in light green-blue on which small white spheres of gyrolite crystals (zeolite uncommon) has developed. The stalactic shape of prehnite comes from an epimorphism (crystallization around a crystal pre-existent) ...
MNHN N°190.97
It is microcrystals of prehnite coloured in light green-blue on which small white spheres of gyrolite crystals (zeolite uncommon) has developed. The stalactic shape of prehnite comes from an epimorphism (crystallization around a crystal pre-existent) ...
Prehnite
MNHN N°193.38
This sphere of aqua-green crystals of prehnite measures 2.8 cm in diameter and the whole sample measures 6.8 x 6.5 cm. The sphere is on a matrix of white quartz microcrystals.This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Brandberg in ...
MNHN N°193.38
This sphere of aqua-green crystals of prehnite measures 2.8 cm in diameter and the whole sample measures 6.8 x 6.5 cm. The sphere is on a matrix of white quartz microcrystals.This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Brandberg in ...
Pyrargyrite
MNHN N°200.52
This sample of pyrargyrite is an association of many crystals of different dimensions. It has a lightly defect on one top but its dimensions, its lustre and its quality of its faces made it a remarkable sample. In the light, one observes a red ...
MNHN N°200.52
This sample of pyrargyrite is an association of many crystals of different dimensions. It has a lightly defect on one top but its dimensions, its lustre and its quality of its faces made it a remarkable sample. In the light, one observes a red ...
Pyromorphite
MNHN N°195.213
Two samples are under this inverntory number. They show very bright orangeish brown pyromorphite crystals. Crystals are elongated and the sample also has a circular crystal of wulfenite. These specimens come from Farges Mine in Corrèze in France. The ...
MNHN N°195.213
Two samples are under this inverntory number. They show very bright orangeish brown pyromorphite crystals. Crystals are elongated and the sample also has a circular crystal of wulfenite. These specimens come from Farges Mine in Corrèze in France. The ...
Pyromorphite
MNHN N°195.23
This is a specimen showing crystals of green olive pyromorphite on a redish matrix of siderite and quartz. The pyromorphite has a needle shape aggregated as a spherical bouquet. The needles have an average size of 1 cm. The specimen mesures 18 x 12,5 ...
MNHN N°195.23
This is a specimen showing crystals of green olive pyromorphite on a redish matrix of siderite and quartz. The pyromorphite has a needle shape aggregated as a spherical bouquet. The needles have an average size of 1 cm. The specimen mesures 18 x 12,5 ...
Pyromorphite
MNHN N°203.158
There are two generations of pyromorphite on this sample. The first one is brown with opaque crystals that have a cone shape and mesure 1.5 cm. The second generation covers the first one and has transparent green crystals that have a keg shape like ...
MNHN N°203.158
There are two generations of pyromorphite on this sample. The first one is brown with opaque crystals that have a cone shape and mesure 1.5 cm. The second generation covers the first one and has transparent green crystals that have a keg shape like ...
Pyromorphite
MNHN N°203.219
This pyromorphite has pale green crystals and is very bright. The all sample measures 20 x 10 cm and its crystals are 2 cm hight. This sample comes from Tang Ping Mine in Guangxi area in China. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle could obtain ...
MNHN N°203.219
This pyromorphite has pale green crystals and is very bright. The all sample measures 20 x 10 cm and its crystals are 2 cm hight. This sample comes from Tang Ping Mine in Guangxi area in China. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle could obtain ...
Pyromorphite
MNHN N°204.128
This sample has yellow transparent hexagonal crystals of which somes are hollow. The crystals measure for the biggest ones 0.5 cm and are aggregated in as a bouquet. The dimensions are 8,5 x 8,5 cm. The sample comes from Farges Mine in Corrèze area ...
MNHN N°204.128
This sample has yellow transparent hexagonal crystals of which somes are hollow. The crystals measure for the biggest ones 0.5 cm and are aggregated in as a bouquet. The dimensions are 8,5 x 8,5 cm. The sample comes from Farges Mine in Corrèze area ...
Pyromorphite
MNHN N°206.256
This sample has green transparent pyromorphite crystals which have a keg shape like and are aggregated in as a bouquet. The sample comes from the French mine of le Rossignol in Indre area. The dimensions are: 5,2 x 4,8 x 3,5 cm.The Muséum national d ...
MNHN N°206.256
This sample has green transparent pyromorphite crystals which have a keg shape like and are aggregated in as a bouquet. The sample comes from the French mine of le Rossignol in Indre area. The dimensions are: 5,2 x 4,8 x 3,5 cm.The Muséum national d ...
Quartz
MNHN N°174.124
This sample is made of hyaline quartz on brown siderite crystals. Siderite crystals are rhomboedric with a greasy lustre. Quartz is colourless, crystals measures on the average 1.5 cm. It seems likely that one observes crystals with a la Gardette ...
MNHN N°174.124
This sample is made of hyaline quartz on brown siderite crystals. Siderite crystals are rhomboedric with a greasy lustre. Quartz is colourless, crystals measures on the average 1.5 cm. It seems likely that one observes crystals with a la Gardette ...
Quartz
MNHN N°174.34
This specimen is an association of two crystals terminated by colourless quartz and by white rhomboedric ankerite. The whole sample measures 8,5 x 6,4 cm, ankerite crystals measures on the average 2 cm and quartz measures about 3 cm.This specimen ...
MNHN N°174.34
This specimen is an association of two crystals terminated by colourless quartz and by white rhomboedric ankerite. The whole sample measures 8,5 x 6,4 cm, ankerite crystals measures on the average 2 cm and quartz measures about 3 cm.This specimen ...
Quartz
MNHN N°196.56
This specimen is an association of hyaline quartz around an initilal crystal. The pyramidal aspect is due to the growth of the other quartz crystal which development get preferentially along the initial quartz prism.This specimen was discovered in ...
MNHN N°196.56
This specimen is an association of hyaline quartz around an initilal crystal. The pyramidal aspect is due to the growth of the other quartz crystal which development get preferentially along the initial quartz prism.This specimen was discovered in ...
Quartz
MNHN N°196.6
This sample is a "quartz sceptre". Here, it is a white monocrystal which has a termination topped by a second crystallization of quartz, variety amethyste. The sample measures 21 x 8.5 cm.Acquired thanks to support from Total, this sample comes from ...
MNHN N°196.6
This sample is a "quartz sceptre". Here, it is a white monocrystal which has a termination topped by a second crystallization of quartz, variety amethyste. The sample measures 21 x 8.5 cm.Acquired thanks to support from Total, this sample comes from ...
Quartz
MNHN N°196.7
This quartz sample measures 5.2 x 3.8 x 1 cm, and is the association of two transparent crystals which facets are lightly frosted. This association is characterized by an angle of 84.33°, it is called La Gardette twin.This sample was acquired thanks ...
MNHN N°196.7
This quartz sample measures 5.2 x 3.8 x 1 cm, and is the association of two transparent crystals which facets are lightly frosted. This association is characterized by an angle of 84.33°, it is called La Gardette twin.This sample was acquired thanks ...
Quartz
MNHN N°207.19
Under this inventory number two quatrz samples are classified. This sample showed here, is composed of a multitude of hyaline quartz crystals, perfectly terminated and very lustrous.This sample comes from Saint-Lary locality, Ariège in France. The ...
MNHN N°207.19
Under this inventory number two quatrz samples are classified. This sample showed here, is composed of a multitude of hyaline quartz crystals, perfectly terminated and very lustrous.This sample comes from Saint-Lary locality, Ariège in France. The ...
Quartz
MNHN N°207.5
This sample shows hyaline quartz crystals that have the particularity of being developed around a shist. One can easely observe dark nodules inside quartz.This sample comes from Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Savoie, in France. It was offered to the Muséum ...
MNHN N°207.5
This sample shows hyaline quartz crystals that have the particularity of being developed around a shist. One can easely observe dark nodules inside quartz.This sample comes from Saint Sorlin d'Arves, Savoie, in France. It was offered to the Muséum ...
Rankachite
MNHN N°199.208
This sample is an association of brown crystals of rankachite with white ecru barytine and hyaline quartz. The rankachite is under the shape of spherical needdles which have a maximum size of 5 mm. The crystals of quartz are terminated and smaller. ...
MNHN N°199.208
This sample is an association of brown crystals of rankachite with white ecru barytine and hyaline quartz. The rankachite is under the shape of spherical needdles which have a maximum size of 5 mm. The crystals of quartz are terminated and smaller. ...
Realgar
MNHN N°206.161
This monocrystal of realgar is gemmeous and striated and has a very beautiful red colour. This outstanding sample measures 3.1 x 2.1 cm. It comes from the mineral deposit of Shimen in the Hunan area in China. Acquired thanks to support from Total, ...
MNHN N°206.161
This monocrystal of realgar is gemmeous and striated and has a very beautiful red colour. This outstanding sample measures 3.1 x 2.1 cm. It comes from the mineral deposit of Shimen in the Hunan area in China. Acquired thanks to support from Total, ...
Realgar
MNHN N°206.162
This outstanding isolated crystal of realgar is gemmeous and beautifully red coloured. It measures 4.5 x 2 cm. It comes from the mineral deposit of Shimen in Hunan area in China. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is today kept in the storage ...
MNHN N°206.162
This outstanding isolated crystal of realgar is gemmeous and beautifully red coloured. It measures 4.5 x 2 cm. It comes from the mineral deposit of Shimen in Hunan area in China. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is today kept in the storage ...
Rhodochrosite
MNHN N°193.5
This is an isolated crystal of rhodochrosite. It is a splendid red rhombohedron. This sample comes from the mineral deposit of Sweet Home, Colorado in USA. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle could obtain this specimen thanks to support ...
MNHN N°193.5
This is an isolated crystal of rhodochrosite. It is a splendid red rhombohedron. This sample comes from the mineral deposit of Sweet Home, Colorado in USA. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle could obtain this specimen thanks to support ...
Rhodochrosite
MNHN N°193.62
This specimen is a particular rhodocrosite as it is in fact a transverse section of a stalactite. Stalactites are composed by aragonite (Ca CO3). In this case, the manganese contained in liquids allowed the formation of this rhodochrosite. We can ...
MNHN N°193.62
This specimen is a particular rhodocrosite as it is in fact a transverse section of a stalactite. Stalactites are composed by aragonite (Ca CO3). In this case, the manganese contained in liquids allowed the formation of this rhodochrosite. We can ...
Rhodochrosite
MNHN N°194.5
The crystals are bright red and gemmeous at some spots. They have icy facets. Their edge size 4 cm. This group of rhodochrosite crystals come from Sweet Home Mine in Colorado, USA. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently exposed in the ...
MNHN N°194.5
The crystals are bright red and gemmeous at some spots. They have icy facets. Their edge size 4 cm. This group of rhodochrosite crystals come from Sweet Home Mine in Colorado, USA. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently exposed in the ...
Rhodochrosite
MNHN N°201.174
This sample has crystals of rhodochrosite on a matrix made of sulphide and manganese silicate undeterminated. The crystals are transparent red-pink rhobomhedrons. The specimen comes from Oyon area in Peru. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle ...
MNHN N°201.174
This sample has crystals of rhodochrosite on a matrix made of sulphide and manganese silicate undeterminated. The crystals are transparent red-pink rhobomhedrons. The specimen comes from Oyon area in Peru. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle ...
Rhodonite
MNHN N°191.58
This sample measures 17 x 12.5 x 10 cm. The rhodonite is present as very thin pink lammelar crystals, very squeezed and bright. This sample comes from the mineral deposit of Chiurucu in the Huanzala area in Peru. In 1988, this mineral deposit was a ...
MNHN N°191.58
This sample measures 17 x 12.5 x 10 cm. The rhodonite is present as very thin pink lammelar crystals, very squeezed and bright. This sample comes from the mineral deposit of Chiurucu in the Huanzala area in Peru. In 1988, this mineral deposit was a ...
Roselite
MNHN N°203.241
The crystals of this roselite have a beautiful raspberry pink colour and are transparent with a gemmeous quality.They are spherical and crystallized. The roselite is associated with wendelwilsonite and dolomite and cobaltocalcite. The sample measures ...
MNHN N°203.241
The crystals of this roselite have a beautiful raspberry pink colour and are transparent with a gemmeous quality.They are spherical and crystallized. The roselite is associated with wendelwilsonite and dolomite and cobaltocalcite. The sample measures ...
Rubellite
MNHN N°191.42
This rubellite is a splendid sample measureaing 6.4 x 2.5 x 2 cm. It is beautifully red coloured.It comes froms the mineral deposit of Cruzeiro, Santa Maria do Suaçui, Minas Gerais area in Brazil, it is gemmeous. Acquired thanks to support from ...
MNHN N°191.42
This rubellite is a splendid sample measureaing 6.4 x 2.5 x 2 cm. It is beautifully red coloured.It comes froms the mineral deposit of Cruzeiro, Santa Maria do Suaçui, Minas Gerais area in Brazil, it is gemmeous. Acquired thanks to support from ...
Rubellite
MNHN N°203.244
This sample is an elbaite crystal hold in a cylindrical cover of lepidolite, the elbaite is associated with quartz. The elbaite crystal is pink and has green zonings at its top. The termination is rhomboedric and typical. This sample comes from ...
MNHN N°203.244
This sample is an elbaite crystal hold in a cylindrical cover of lepidolite, the elbaite is associated with quartz. The elbaite crystal is pink and has green zonings at its top. The termination is rhomboedric and typical. This sample comes from ...
Ruby
MNHN N°198.7
The prismatic crystam is pink-violet and measures 3.7 x 1.4 x 0.8 cm. Its white matrix of marble emphasis the ruby.This ruby was acquired thanks to support from Total and comes from the mineral deposit of Jegdalek in Pakistan. It is currently ...
MNHN N°198.7
The prismatic crystam is pink-violet and measures 3.7 x 1.4 x 0.8 cm. Its white matrix of marble emphasis the ruby.This ruby was acquired thanks to support from Total and comes from the mineral deposit of Jegdalek in Pakistan. It is currently ...
Rutile
MNHN N°199.210
This sample has dark crystals of rutile on a matrix of white quartz. There are redish reflections on the crystals of rutile. The bigger crystal is 4 x 2.4 cm. The whole sample measures 12 x 8 cm. It comes from the mineral deposit of Kapyldzhyk in ...
MNHN N°199.210
This sample has dark crystals of rutile on a matrix of white quartz. There are redish reflections on the crystals of rutile. The bigger crystal is 4 x 2.4 cm. The whole sample measures 12 x 8 cm. It comes from the mineral deposit of Kapyldzhyk in ...
Rutile
MNHN N°204.123
The crystals of rutile are straw coloured and are shaped like sticks associated with crystals of hematite and crystals of hyaline quartz. One of the particularities of this sample is the epitaxy of the rutile on the crystals of hematite. These two ...
MNHN N°204.123
The crystals of rutile are straw coloured and are shaped like sticks associated with crystals of hematite and crystals of hyaline quartz. One of the particularities of this sample is the epitaxy of the rutile on the crystals of hematite. These two ...
Saphir
MNHN N°195.146
This saphir has a hexagonal bipyramide-shape well terminated, it is transparent and has a beautiful blue colour. It has a lenght of 4 cm and a diameter of 2 cm. This splendid saphir crystal was obtained thanks to support from Total. It is one of the ...
MNHN N°195.146
This saphir has a hexagonal bipyramide-shape well terminated, it is transparent and has a beautiful blue colour. It has a lenght of 4 cm and a diameter of 2 cm. This splendid saphir crystal was obtained thanks to support from Total. It is one of the ...
Saphir
MNHN N°a.67
This outstanding gem is the authentic "grand saphir de Louis XIV". It is also known as "Ruspoli", name derived from the roman family name who possessed this gem before the King of France. Unlike the Sancy and Bleu de France, this stone has not been ...
MNHN N°a.67
This outstanding gem is the authentic "grand saphir de Louis XIV". It is also known as "Ruspoli", name derived from the roman family name who possessed this gem before the King of France. Unlike the Sancy and Bleu de France, this stone has not been ...
Saphirine
MNHN N°193.84
This saphirine is well-crystallized and dark blue, it has hexagonal outline. It measures 3 x 2.5 cmSaphirine crystal on a matrix comes from Androy area in Madagascar, it has been acquired thanks to support from Total. This sample is currently exposed ...
MNHN N°193.84
This saphirine is well-crystallized and dark blue, it has hexagonal outline. It measures 3 x 2.5 cmSaphirine crystal on a matrix comes from Androy area in Madagascar, it has been acquired thanks to support from Total. This sample is currently exposed ...
Schoenfliesite
MNHN N°205.123
The schoenfliesite covers the tetrahedral crystals of magnetite. The schoenfliesite is orangeish yellow. It measures 18.8 x 12.3 cm.The sample comes from Zlaty Kopec in Czech Republic. It is today kept in the storage rooms of the collections of the ...
MNHN N°205.123
The schoenfliesite covers the tetrahedral crystals of magnetite. The schoenfliesite is orangeish yellow. It measures 18.8 x 12.3 cm.The sample comes from Zlaty Kopec in Czech Republic. It is today kept in the storage rooms of the collections of the ...
Schorl
MNHN N°193.86
This sample has a monocrystal striated and black on a matrix of white albite. It measures 8.5 x 4.5 x 5 cm. The head of the crystal measures 2 x 1.7 cm. The termination shows clearly facets which angles measure 120°. This specimen comes from Dusso ...
MNHN N°193.86
This sample has a monocrystal striated and black on a matrix of white albite. It measures 8.5 x 4.5 x 5 cm. The head of the crystal measures 2 x 1.7 cm. The termination shows clearly facets which angles measure 120°. This specimen comes from Dusso ...
Selenite
MNHN N°192.22
This sample is composed of colorless crystals of gypsum (selenite variety) in a white matrix of massive gypsum. Crystals are crystalline, extremely transparent and perfectly formed. The whole sample measures 17 x 15.5 x 13 cm, crystals attain 4 cm.It ...
MNHN N°192.22
This sample is composed of colorless crystals of gypsum (selenite variety) in a white matrix of massive gypsum. Crystals are crystalline, extremely transparent and perfectly formed. The whole sample measures 17 x 15.5 x 13 cm, crystals attain 4 cm.It ...
Sellaite
MNHN N°190.123
This sample of sellaite measures 4.4 x 2.5 cm. It is transparent white with a zone of gem quality.This sample comes from Brumado mine, Bahia, in north-east Brazil. It as been acquired thanks to a transaction with an amateur collector.This sample is ...
MNHN N°190.123
This sample of sellaite measures 4.4 x 2.5 cm. It is transparent white with a zone of gem quality.This sample comes from Brumado mine, Bahia, in north-east Brazil. It as been acquired thanks to a transaction with an amateur collector.This sample is ...
Serandite
MNHN N°192.38
This sample measures 14 x 8.5 x 7 cm, serandite is well represented. Crystals are prismatic, orange-pink colored and measures until 3 cm. One observes a spherical aggregates of leifite colored in light gray-violett.Acquired thanks to support from ...
MNHN N°192.38
This sample measures 14 x 8.5 x 7 cm, serandite is well represented. Crystals are prismatic, orange-pink colored and measures until 3 cm. One observes a spherical aggregates of leifite colored in light gray-violett.Acquired thanks to support from ...
Serendibite
MNHN N°206.243
This inventory number brings together two crystals of sernedibite. They are black, striated and opaque, their shape is more or less rhombus. They measure 1 x 0.8 et 1.3 x 1 cmThese samples come from Mogok area in Burma. They have been acquired ...
MNHN N°206.243
This inventory number brings together two crystals of sernedibite. They are black, striated and opaque, their shape is more or less rhombus. They measure 1 x 0.8 et 1.3 x 1 cmThese samples come from Mogok area in Burma. They have been acquired ...
Siderite
MNHN N°191.56
This sample shows two centimetric (4x4x1 cm et 2x2 cm), pseudo-hexagonal crystals of siderite which has developed on black lustre prism (10x7x3.5 cm) of wolframite [(Fe, Mn)WO4]. This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, was collected on ...
MNHN N°191.56
This sample shows two centimetric (4x4x1 cm et 2x2 cm), pseudo-hexagonal crystals of siderite which has developed on black lustre prism (10x7x3.5 cm) of wolframite [(Fe, Mn)WO4]. This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, was collected on ...
Siderite
MNHN N°207.41
This sample is a siderite. It shows lamellar crystals aggregates in rosette. They are opaque and have two shades: brown and black. Black crystals have this shade because they have changed at oxygen contact into indetermined manganese oxides.This ...
MNHN N°207.41
This sample is a siderite. It shows lamellar crystals aggregates in rosette. They are opaque and have two shades: brown and black. Black crystals have this shade because they have changed at oxygen contact into indetermined manganese oxides.This ...
Siderite
MNHN-NC
On this siderite sample one observes the two generation of carbonates: brown siderite and beige dolomite, on a big quartz "rock crystal".This sample comes from Louriren gold mine in Morocco. This locality has produted noticeable specimen of siderite, ...
MNHN-NC
On this siderite sample one observes the two generation of carbonates: brown siderite and beige dolomite, on a big quartz "rock crystal".This sample comes from Louriren gold mine in Morocco. This locality has produted noticeable specimen of siderite, ...
Sillimanite
MNHN N°206.63
Here are two isolated crystals of silimanite. They are iron-gray with a metallic lustre. The tallest measures 17 x 6 x 3 mm. Despite their "small" dimensions, little isolated crystals of these dimensions are rather exceptionnal.These two samples ...
MNHN N°206.63
Here are two isolated crystals of silimanite. They are iron-gray with a metallic lustre. The tallest measures 17 x 6 x 3 mm. Despite their "small" dimensions, little isolated crystals of these dimensions are rather exceptionnal.These two samples ...
Spinel
MNHN N°198.162
Here is an isolated crystal of spinel. The crystal is octaedric and has a bright raspeberry red colour.This crystal comes from Mogok in Burma. It has been acquired thanks to support from Total. This sample is currently exposed in the Treasure Room, ...
MNHN N°198.162
Here is an isolated crystal of spinel. The crystal is octaedric and has a bright raspeberry red colour.This crystal comes from Mogok in Burma. It has been acquired thanks to support from Total. This sample is currently exposed in the Treasure Room, ...
Spinel
MNHN N°205.147
These four isolated crystals are spinels. In fact, there are many twinned crystals. They are pink red ans transparent. These samples have small dimensions: 5 x 5 x 3 mm for the tallest (crystal downwards on the right), but they are of great ...
MNHN N°205.147
These four isolated crystals are spinels. In fact, there are many twinned crystals. They are pink red ans transparent. These samples have small dimensions: 5 x 5 x 3 mm for the tallest (crystal downwards on the right), but they are of great ...
Spodumene
MNHN N°202.8
This crystal is a spodumene wholy gem. It is light yellow and shows cored areas. It measures no less than 18 lenght for 7.2 x 2 cm wide.It comes from pegmatites of Namacotcha in Mozambique. It was acquired thanks to support from Total. This sample ...
MNHN N°202.8
This crystal is a spodumene wholy gem. It is light yellow and shows cored areas. It measures no less than 18 lenght for 7.2 x 2 cm wide.It comes from pegmatites of Namacotcha in Mozambique. It was acquired thanks to support from Total. This sample ...
Stolzite
MNHN N°202.227
Tabulars crystals are gray. Transparent on sliver, they show a frosted aspect on their surfaces, that make them dull whithout lustre. They measure on the average 30 mm length for 20 mm, their thickness is near 5 mm. They are imbricated each ...
MNHN N°202.227
Tabulars crystals are gray. Transparent on sliver, they show a frosted aspect on their surfaces, that make them dull whithout lustre. They measure on the average 30 mm length for 20 mm, their thickness is near 5 mm. They are imbricated each ...
Suredaite
MNHN N°206.153
This sample shows sill elongated aggregates of suredaite shaped like "needles". These needles are gray whith a metallic lustre. They rise not above few millimeters. This sample shows a polymetallic mineralization. It measures 9.5 x 7.3 cm.This ...
MNHN N°206.153
This sample shows sill elongated aggregates of suredaite shaped like "needles". These needles are gray whith a metallic lustre. They rise not above few millimeters. This sample shows a polymetallic mineralization. It measures 9.5 x 7.3 cm.This ...
Tanzanite
MNHN N°170.184
This crystal is tanzanite (blue zoisite variety). Its color is spectacular, it is indigo-blue-tinted. It shows a pronounced pleochroism from marine blue to purple-red or purple-blue red determined upon the angle of view. This sample measures 3.7 x ...
MNHN N°170.184
This crystal is tanzanite (blue zoisite variety). Its color is spectacular, it is indigo-blue-tinted. It shows a pronounced pleochroism from marine blue to purple-red or purple-blue red determined upon the angle of view. This sample measures 3.7 x ...
Titanite
MNHN N°170.339
This titanite crystal is isolated, transparent, and green with a vitreous lustre. Very-well crystalized and terminated, it measures 3.8 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm.This sample comes from Tyrol mountains in Austria. It has been acquired in october 1970 thanks to ...
MNHN N°170.339
This titanite crystal is isolated, transparent, and green with a vitreous lustre. Very-well crystalized and terminated, it measures 3.8 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm.This sample comes from Tyrol mountains in Austria. It has been acquired in october 1970 thanks to ...
Titanite
MNHN N°206.43
This sample is an isolated crystal of titanite. Some of its faces are striated. The titanite is brown-red and transparent and shows that it has developed in a pegmatite (titanites developed in alpine fissures are green).This sample comes from ...
MNHN N°206.43
This sample is an isolated crystal of titanite. Some of its faces are striated. The titanite is brown-red and transparent and shows that it has developed in a pegmatite (titanites developed in alpine fissures are green).This sample comes from ...
Topaz
MNHN N°144.7
This is a pseudo-hexagonal crystal of blue topaz on a matrix. Its colour comes from a natural radiation. The transparent crystal measures 2.5 x 3 cm, it is well-crystallised. Thanks to the gift of Mr. Alfred Lacroix, the Muséum national d ;Histoire ...
MNHN N°144.7
This is a pseudo-hexagonal crystal of blue topaz on a matrix. Its colour comes from a natural radiation. The transparent crystal measures 2.5 x 3 cm, it is well-crystallised. Thanks to the gift of Mr. Alfred Lacroix, the Muséum national d ;Histoire ...
Topaz
MNHN N°190.23
This blue coloured topaz measures 5 x 9.5 x 5.3 cm. It comes from Virgem da Lapa in Brazil. The colour was obtained by a natural radiation unlike most of blue topaz in jewelry.The blue colour of these topaz in jewelry is obtained by an artificial ...
MNHN N°190.23
This blue coloured topaz measures 5 x 9.5 x 5.3 cm. It comes from Virgem da Lapa in Brazil. The colour was obtained by a natural radiation unlike most of blue topaz in jewelry.The blue colour of these topaz in jewelry is obtained by an artificial ...
Topaz
MNHN N°191.19
This topaz has a beautiful blue colour and is exceptionnal by its size as it measures 23 x 20 x 14 cm. The colour was obtained by a natural radiation unlike most of blue topaz in jewelry. The blue colour of these topaz in jewelry is obtained by an ...
MNHN N°191.19
This topaz has a beautiful blue colour and is exceptionnal by its size as it measures 23 x 20 x 14 cm. The colour was obtained by a natural radiation unlike most of blue topaz in jewelry. The blue colour of these topaz in jewelry is obtained by an ...
Topaz
MNHN N°193.53
This crystal of topaz has a pale brown colour and is very transparent. Its facets are very reflective. It has a terminated facet surrounded by other smaller facets. It measures 5 x 4 x 3.5 cm.This sample was acquired thanks to support from Total and ...
MNHN N°193.53
This crystal of topaz has a pale brown colour and is very transparent. Its facets are very reflective. It has a terminated facet surrounded by other smaller facets. It measures 5 x 4 x 3.5 cm.This sample was acquired thanks to support from Total and ...
Topaz
MNHN N°193.57
This sample is a splendid gemmeous brown crystal of topaz. It measures 12.5 x 8.5 cm. It comes from China and has been acquired thanks to support of Total. Its precise locality is still unknown. Despite the more opened market of China to occidental ...
MNHN N°193.57
This sample is a splendid gemmeous brown crystal of topaz. It measures 12.5 x 8.5 cm. It comes from China and has been acquired thanks to support of Total. Its precise locality is still unknown. Despite the more opened market of China to occidental ...
Topaz
MNHN N°195.28
Ths crystal has numerous facets thanks to its the truncations. The topaz has a colour "cognac" like and measures 13 x 20 x 11 mm. This specimen is a topaz comes from Shiga in Pakistan. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle could obtain this ...
MNHN N°195.28
Ths crystal has numerous facets thanks to its the truncations. The topaz has a colour "cognac" like and measures 13 x 20 x 11 mm. This specimen is a topaz comes from Shiga in Pakistan. The Muséum national d ;Histoire naturelle could obtain this ...
Topaz
MNHN N°195.29
This sample is an isolated crystal of topaz. The crystal is primsatic and has a pseudo-hexagonal shap and ends in a beautiful termination at the top. It is transparent, colorless and has a gemmeous quality.This topaz comes from Skardu in Pakistan. ...
MNHN N°195.29
This sample is an isolated crystal of topaz. The crystal is primsatic and has a pseudo-hexagonal shap and ends in a beautiful termination at the top. It is transparent, colorless and has a gemmeous quality.This topaz comes from Skardu in Pakistan. ...
Topaz
MNHN N°195.71
This is a sized topaz with a "cognac" colour with lighter zonings. It is sized like a cushion or otherwise called "taille Mazarine", in homage to the cardinal de Mazarin. It measures 5.3 x 3.7 x 2.8 cm and weighs 485.5 carats. The crystal used to ...
MNHN N°195.71
This is a sized topaz with a "cognac" colour with lighter zonings. It is sized like a cushion or otherwise called "taille Mazarine", in homage to the cardinal de Mazarin. It measures 5.3 x 3.7 x 2.8 cm and weighs 485.5 carats. The crystal used to ...
Topaz
MNHN N°200.104
This crystal of topaz has two colours: cognac colour and brown. Its facets are bright despite its attrition. This sample measures 14.5 x 13.5 x 6.5 cm. This crystal comes from Volhynie area in Ukrania. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is ...
MNHN N°200.104
This crystal of topaz has two colours: cognac colour and brown. Its facets are bright despite its attrition. This sample measures 14.5 x 13.5 x 6.5 cm. This crystal comes from Volhynie area in Ukrania. Acquired thanks to support from Total, it is ...
Topaz
MNHN N°204.38
This isolated crystal of topaze measures 7 x 2.3 cm. The crystal is well-formed and has semi-pyramid shaped terminations. The orange colour reminds the colour of imperial topaz from Brazil.This sample comes from the mineral deposit Solwezi in Zambia. ...
MNHN N°204.38
This isolated crystal of topaze measures 7 x 2.3 cm. The crystal is well-formed and has semi-pyramid shaped terminations. The orange colour reminds the colour of imperial topaz from Brazil.This sample comes from the mineral deposit Solwezi in Zambia. ...
Topaz
MNHN N°204.39
This isolated monocrystal of orange topaz is well-formed and has a peaked termination. It measures 4.5 x 1.7 cm. The orange colour reminds the colour of imperial topaz frim Brazil.This sample comes from Solwezi in Zambia. The Museum national d ...
MNHN N°204.39
This isolated monocrystal of orange topaz is well-formed and has a peaked termination. It measures 4.5 x 1.7 cm. The orange colour reminds the colour of imperial topaz frim Brazil.This sample comes from Solwezi in Zambia. The Museum national d ...
Tremolite
MNHN N°191.40
This monocrystal of white tremolite is partly gem. It measures 13.5 x 6.3 x 3 cm. One observes some iridescences due to diffraction of light.This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from afghan Kozano Munjan deposit. This sample is ...
MNHN N°191.40
This monocrystal of white tremolite is partly gem. It measures 13.5 x 6.3 x 3 cm. One observes some iridescences due to diffraction of light.This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from afghan Kozano Munjan deposit. This sample is ...
Uvite
MNHN N°195.198
This crystal of uvite measures 5.5 x 5.3 cm, its termination shows clearly 120° angles. It has a dark green colour only. This sample comes from Brumado in Brazil. Aquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently exposed in the Treasure Room, ...
MNHN N°195.198
This crystal of uvite measures 5.5 x 5.3 cm, its termination shows clearly 120° angles. It has a dark green colour only. This sample comes from Brumado in Brazil. Aquired thanks to support from Total, it is currently exposed in the Treasure Room, ...
Vanadinite
MNHN N°196.46
This specimen is an association of red-orangeish crystals of vanadinite sprinkled on a black matrix of manganese oxide. The crystals of vanadinite are well-formed as one can see clearly their hexagonal shape. They measure 1cm. The whole sample ...
MNHN N°196.46
This specimen is an association of red-orangeish crystals of vanadinite sprinkled on a black matrix of manganese oxide. The crystals of vanadinite are well-formed as one can see clearly their hexagonal shape. They measure 1cm. The whole sample ...
Vanadinite
MNHN N°203.237
This beautiful sample of vanadinite shows splendid hexagonal red-orangeish crystals. They have in some spots a gemmeous quality and bright facets. It measures 15 cm. This specimen, obtained thanks to support from Total, comes from Mibladen in ...
MNHN N°203.237
This beautiful sample of vanadinite shows splendid hexagonal red-orangeish crystals. They have in some spots a gemmeous quality and bright facets. It measures 15 cm. This specimen, obtained thanks to support from Total, comes from Mibladen in ...
Vanadinite
MNHN N°203.238
It shows splendid hexagonal red-orangeish crystals. They have in some spots a gemmeous quality and bright facets. This specimen measures 6 x 4.5 cm.This beautiful sample of vanadinite comes from Mibladen in Morocco, it was obtained thanks to support ...
MNHN N°203.238
It shows splendid hexagonal red-orangeish crystals. They have in some spots a gemmeous quality and bright facets. This specimen measures 6 x 4.5 cm.This beautiful sample of vanadinite comes from Mibladen in Morocco, it was obtained thanks to support ...
Verdelite
MNHN N°193.66
This elbaite crystal is prismatic and terminated. It measures 11.2 for 2.4 cm in diametre. It is gemmeous in a large part and lightly zoned. From deep green to bottle-green, this sample is a verdelite.This elbaite, acquired thanks to support from ...
MNHN N°193.66
This elbaite crystal is prismatic and terminated. It measures 11.2 for 2.4 cm in diametre. It is gemmeous in a large part and lightly zoned. From deep green to bottle-green, this sample is a verdelite.This elbaite, acquired thanks to support from ...
Vesuvianite
MNHN N°199.277
This isolated crystal is a vesuvianite crystal. It is perfectly terminated. It is olive-green and has a vitreous lustre.This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Abestos in Canada. It is kept in the storage rooms of the ...
MNHN N°199.277
This isolated crystal is a vesuvianite crystal. It is perfectly terminated. It is olive-green and has a vitreous lustre.This sample, acquired thanks to support from Total, comes from Abestos in Canada. It is kept in the storage rooms of the ...
Vesuvianite
MNHN N°200.26
This sample is a group of vesuvianite crystals. Crystals are prismatic, rather short and terminated. They are transparent and has a great green yellow color.This vesuvianite comes from Bellecombe in Aosta valley in Italia. It has been acquired thanks ...
MNHN N°200.26
This sample is a group of vesuvianite crystals. Crystals are prismatic, rather short and terminated. They are transparent and has a great green yellow color.This vesuvianite comes from Bellecombe in Aosta valley in Italia. It has been acquired thanks ...
Wulfenite
MNHN N°169.50
This sample has wulfenite crystals gathered together on a microcrystalline matrix of white calcite. The wulfenite crystals are rectangular and are centimetric. Their colour is orange and their facets are bright. This aspect reminds toffees. The ...
MNHN N°169.50
This sample has wulfenite crystals gathered together on a microcrystalline matrix of white calcite. The wulfenite crystals are rectangular and are centimetric. Their colour is orange and their facets are bright. This aspect reminds toffees. The ...
Wulfenite
MNHN N°175.276
This specimen is a group of wulfenite crystals in a microcrystalline matrix of white calcite. The wulfenite crystals are rectangular and very flat. Their orange colour is uniform and their facets are bright. This aspect gives a toffee shape like to ...
MNHN N°175.276
This specimen is a group of wulfenite crystals in a microcrystalline matrix of white calcite. The wulfenite crystals are rectangular and very flat. Their orange colour is uniform and their facets are bright. This aspect gives a toffee shape like to ...
Zoisite
MNHN N°193.2
This sample is an isolated crystal of zoisite mesuring 10 x 2 x 1.5 cm, and coming from Achubi in Pakistan. It has a decided pleochroism which makes its colour to vary from green to yellow-brown depending on the view angle.Acquired thanks to support ...
MNHN N°193.2
This sample is an isolated crystal of zoisite mesuring 10 x 2 x 1.5 cm, and coming from Achubi in Pakistan. It has a decided pleochroism which makes its colour to vary from green to yellow-brown depending on the view angle.Acquired thanks to support ...
Zvyagintsevite
MNHN N°203.41
Four perfectly well-formed crystals of zvyagintsevite are brought together under this inventory number. They are gray with a metallic lustre, more or less cubic. The bigger one is 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.2 cm and weighs 1,64 grames, the others weigh 0.45 gr; ...
MNHN N°203.41
Four perfectly well-formed crystals of zvyagintsevite are brought together under this inventory number. They are gray with a metallic lustre, more or less cubic. The bigger one is 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.2 cm and weighs 1,64 grames, the others weigh 0.45 gr; ...
