by Debra Wilson
Have you ever ever gazed up on the sky and observed a cloud that appears like a face, or an animal, or an object? You may apply the identical idea while you go to Hillman Corridor of Minerals and Gems! Many minerals on show have nicknames due to how they resemble sure animals, objects, and even characters from films or TV reveals. As you stroll by means of the reveals, let your creativeness wander and seek for minerals that appear like issues. Listed here are some to get you began.
As you enter Hillman Corridor, take a look at the minerals within the Entrance Dice, their nicknames are on the labels. There are a lot of extra minerals on show all through the corridor which have acquired nicknames. Right here’s only a handful of different nicknames for minerals within the reveals, see if you will discover them. Good luck and revel in your mineral gazing!
| Nickname | Exhibit |
|---|---|
| The Bat | Igneous Rocks |
| Polar Bear | Weathering Processes |
| Sea Slug | The Maramures District of Romania |
| The Chariots | The Maramures District of Romania |
| Smog Monster | The Maramures District of Romania |
| Sea Serpent | Pennsylvania Minerals and Gems |
| Pine Bushes On a Cliff | Oxides |
| BBQ Chips | Masterpiece Gallery |
| Cookies and Cream | Masterpiece Gallery |
Debra Wilson is Assortment Supervisor for the Part of Minerals at Carnegie Museum of Pure Historical past.
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Weblog creator:
Wilson, Debra
Publication date:
June 28, 2024
