The Hubert C. De Monmonier Collection

Now on display in the Mineral Museum
Portions of Hubert C. de Monmonier's unique and extensive mineral collection continue to be on display on the first floor of the UA Science Center and in the Mineral Museum. These specimens include gold, silver, beryl, quartz and many others from famous and historic localities around the world.

Welcome to the University of Arizona Mineral Museum

The Museum is dedicated to providing public education and the preservation of minerals and meteorites while also serving the research needs of professionals, students and collectors. The collection is world-wide in scope, but with specific emphasis on minerals from Arizona and Mexico.

Funded through Flandrau: The University of Arizona Science Center, and sponsored in part by Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society

Senior Curatorial Specialist Shirley Wetmore retires

January 16th, 2009

After 30 years, Shirley Wetmore has retired from the University of Arizona Mineral Museum. It is with great sadness that the Museum sees Shirley leave.

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What is a mineral?


A naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties.