A day at the museum

Since I was in Oslo for some studies this weekend, I had to visit the Geological Museum, not because of the studies, the museum trip was just for joy. And on high time, it must be almost 20 years since last time I visited the museum.

Going up the stairs to the mineral hall, is a joyful event, passing a lot of really huge samples, an excellent teaser before entering the main mineral exhibition.
First thing to do is head straight to the two anatase on quartz groups… and drool…



The mineral collection is divided into several collections, and can appear a little bit confusing to orientate around in. There is the main systematic collection, then several exhibitions that give information about mineralogy, like physical properties, crystallography, etc… There are exhibitions showing different minerals in different geological environments. Some cabinets are dedicated single localities or areas. There is too much to look through during one visit. So I hope to be back to the museum again sometimes soon, at least I’m not going to wait 20 years before my next visit!

The second collection I looked through was the ones showing minerals from various pegmatites. The collection from the larvikite area was my first stop after the anatases. Then other pegmatite minerals – they got some incredible samples from Evje/Iveland area and Kragerø area. After the pegmatite minerals the cabinet containing samples of minerals first described from Norway caught my attention, making my eyes and mouth wet…
















Then looking at some of the samples the museum have got the last couple of years, to end my visit with an hour of just fast walking around, letting the spectacular samples catching my attention… I guess I should have posted some silver wire pictures, not to mention the Långban lead crystals. That might happen next time I visit this great mineral collection.

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