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Virtual Mineral Exhibit


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Enter Virtual Mineral Exhibit

Explore the Collection

    Images and descriptions of the specimans
        Each mineral speciman has:
    • zoomable Images - approximately 150-300 kb each
    • basic description of the speciman
    • basic description of the mineral chemistry
    • basic description of the physical properties
    • Bedrock Geology Map of the county the mineral is from
    • ability to search by location, display case, mineral type
        Some mineral specimans have:
    • closeup images
    • 3D Image: images you can rotate as well as zoom.

Explore topics in Minerology

     Information and images on the following topics:
    • Gemstones
    • Mineral Properties
    • Crystallography
    • Mineral Classification
    • Collection Information
    • Our Collections
    • Donating Specimens
    • NY Academy of Mineralogy
    • Acknowledgments
Museum Hours: Open daily from 9:30am to 5:00 pm | Carousel Hours Open Daily: 10am-4:30 pm | Information please call: 518-474-5877
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