Museum Moments: Mineralogy

In this first episode of Museum Moments, NHMU fan and Tik Tok star and museum advocate Eliza Petersen explores NHMU's mineralogy collection, where Dr. Randy Irmis shares some of its treasures, including Utah's state mineral: topaz! 

You can catch more Museum Moments episodes on NHMU's Youtube Channel.

Area of Science

Category

Media Type

Related Posts

View More Posts
  • Calcite crystals

    Collections

    What is Calcite

    Learn more about the mineral calcite from experts at the Natural History Museum of Utah.

  • Quartz crystals grow on the surface of elbaite crystals.

    Collections

    What is Tourmaline?

    Lean more about the mineral tourmaline from a mineralogy expert at the Natural History Museum of Utah.