This special exhibition celebrates historic Bisbee and collections of rare Bisbee minerals, including specimens from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Visitors will be treated to a large, rare, colorful cuprite – which has a brilliance greater than diamonds – as well as beautiful azurite and malachite specimens, among others. |
Welcome to the University of Arizona Mineral MuseumThe 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 retiresJanuary 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. » Read more...About QuartzQuartz is the most abundant single mineral on earth. It makes up about 12% of the earth’s crust. It’s no wonder that quartz has gained the reputation of being the “chameleon” of gemstones. Pure quartz often called “rock crystal” was used in ancient times to make crystal balls and bowls.
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