The central theme of this year's show, "Minerals of Western Europe," brought forth a dazzling array of rare and classic minerals. Though there are still new mineral finds in Europe, some of the oldest collectible minerals come from this historical region. Western Europe also presents the birthplace of the study of mineralogy, and produced some of the earliest mineral collectors.
The showcase exhibits at the Tucson show this year were indeed fascinating. Kudos to the organizers and exhibitors for putting together a fascinating and memorable display. The order of these pictures (as well as our other show posts) is not specific, and is the order of the photo taken. This was based on the exhibit availability to photograph without visitors or other photographers blocking my view. I had to come back to some cases several times to get it cleared for a photo.
Click on the images below for larger pictures. The pop-up pictures can also be downloaded in a higher resolution by right clicking them to save them locally.)
Minerals of Western Europe
American Museum of Natural History
Minerals of Western Europe
Mineralogical & Geological Museum at Harvard University
Carbonate Classics of Western Europe
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Minerals of Western Europe
Royal Ontario Museum
Crystalline Postcards from Europe
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Western European Specimens
Colorado School of Mines
Minerals from England
Cincinnati Museum Center
European Classics from the William W. Jefferis Collection
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
European Classics from the J.T. Reeder Collection
A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Michigan Tech University
Minerals from Greece
Greek Rocks
Minerals from the Panasqueira Mines, Beira Baixa, Portugal, and Spain
Luis Burillo Minerales
Minerals from the Swiss Alps
Siber+Siber Ltd., Switzerland
"Sucres" - Uninque "Gwindel"
Quartz[Unlabeled Case]
Minerals from Sweden
[Unlabeled Case]
Mineral Classics of Germany
Mineral Museum of Bonn, Germany
Strontian and its Minerals
Natural Museum of Scotland
Frederick Noel Ashcroft Swiss Collection & Classic Alpine
London Natural History Museum
Western Europe Minerals
Canadian Museum of Natutre
