Created by mother nature millions of years ago, minerals are works of art with breathtaking aesthetics, incredible geometric shapes and fabulous color palette.
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Made in Museums - Travels to Curious Museums
Sandy DeWald - Museum Nerd & Off-the-Beaten-Path Traveler
In each episode I feature a quirky museum that’s definitely off – and sometimes way, way, off – the beaten path. If you enjoy learning the backstory behind some very curious collections, then join me where we find the answer to the question, “Now, why would there be a museum about that?”
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My name comes from the Greek word "chrysos", meaning golden, and “beryllos”, so I am the golden beryl.By mim museum
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I am extremely rare and exceptionally beautiful; nevertheless, you can find me in unexpected places.By mim museum
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I am extremely distinctive and unique in my characteristics, but I am very fragile, so you must be careful when dealing with me.By mim museum
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I am the Scheelite, and I am one of the essential ores of tungsten.By mim museum
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I am considered an attractive rare mineral and the beauty of my shape and my colors, especially the sparkling blue, are eye-catching.By mim museum
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Numerous novels revolve around my character, so you will get to know me better, even though my fame isn't particularly widespreadBy mim museum
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I am the metal of expansion, and I am one of the rare metals that you can find in some foods. Imagine thatBy mim museum
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My exceptionally unique and beautiful color sets me apart, and I can be recognized by the name associated with the country that is one of the top producers of my kindBy mim museum
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I am dubbed as the 'false metal.' Can you explain the reason behind thatBy mim museum
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You must exercise extreme caution when handling me, as I am prone to rapid deterioration, yet I possess exceptional distinctiveness at the same timeBy mim museum
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I am a white-colored carbonate, known for my brittlenessBy mim museum
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I am one of the most important minerals that garners significant attention from researchers. Can you envision the reason behind this?By mim museum
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The consumption of my dishes could potentially lead to poisoning; therefore, caution should be exercised due to their delicious taste and significant danger.By mim museum
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"I could be responsible for saving your life today from nuclear hazards; do you know why?"By mim museum
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I am one of the rare minerals, named after the Bastnäs mines in Sweden.By mim museum
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I am one of the oldest minerals known to man; I am a tin oxide, with a black color and a strong luster.By mim museum
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I am the Vanadinite, and my beautiful shiny colors attract the mineral collectorsBy mim museum
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I am one of the most attractive minerals, and I owe my reputation to my beautiful colorsBy mim museum
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I am one of the earliest minerals utilized by humans, and I am known as "Bloodstone."By mim museum
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I am exceedingly rare, and I am among the most malleable of minerals. Despite this, I remain exceptionally unique.By mim museum
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It is one of the geologists favorite mineral, it tells them about the planet story!By mim museum
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I am one of the noble metals alongside gold and I have some uses that you would not believe. Listen to my storyBy mim museum
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Listen to my story and you will hear about one of the first chemical reactions performed by man in history.By mim museum
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I am one of the most common minerals and yet they talk about me in the Greek Mythology !By mim museum
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This mineral is used in almost every aspect in life, but its beauty goes beyond its benefitsBy mim museum
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You might think I am a magnificent sculpture carved by an artist, but I am in fact a masterpice of Mother NatureBy mim museum
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They call me the metal of kings and I rule the world. Do you want to listen to my story ?By mim museum
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I have a beautiful green color and I was used in Royal Palaces. Who knows me ?By mim museum
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Collectors like to add me to their collections but since I am rare to find, I am quite expensive to acquire.By mim museum
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They call me the moonstone in the world of jewelry. Who am I?By mim museum
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It can be groing in your body, and outside it. Who is it ?By mim museum
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You can find it in various regions of the world and it is the source of the most used metals in our modern world.By mim museum
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I am one of the most popular minerals among collectors, and I have so many my uses. Who knows me ?By mim museum
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My color of a very strong dark blue is breathtaking. Who am I ?By mim museum
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Since ancient days, it has been one of the most useful minerals. So let's discover its hidden secretsBy mim museum
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Ranging from kilograms to tons, I am one of the most useful mineral on this planetBy mim museum
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I am one of the most charming mineral on earth, they call me the Rose of the Incas.By mim museum
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My needles are gold and some times I hide in the heart of other minerals. Do you want to hear my story ?By mim museum
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I was used as a pigment in the Prehistoric cave paintings in Europe but I am also a sanitizer. Who am I ?By mim museum
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I am one of the most saturated minerals with sulfur salts, Who am I ?By mim museum
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Do you think I am glass ? Do you know that I have a special story to tell ?By mim museum
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Created by nature itself, how did I become a graceful creation ? And what are the hidden secrets behind my radiance ?By mim museum
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This stone has ornamented scepters and royal crowns since ever. You'll never know the reason until you listen to what one of the oldest stones has to say..By mim museum
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It is considered as one of the oldest stones to be used ever since the old times, you might spot it beautifying the eyes of women around you...By mim museum
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It might be hidden in nature anywhere around us, have you ever considered staring well to spot one of the most splendid minerals shining through from the depths of earth?By mim museum
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Have you ever thought that skeletons could get transformed into minerals ? And how can such metamorphosis turn into a masterpiece ?By mim museum
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It is known as one of the most dangerous minerals worldwide, what is it ?By mim museum
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What is the secret behind naming it the "liar" stone ?By mim museum
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Wars were fought under his name .. Not only because of its beauty but also because of its powerBy mim museum
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Why is copper blue ? Why do they say that this specific mineral was sent from heaven?By mim museum
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