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Collections
The
Mineralogical and Geological Museum hold vast geological
collections that have been assembled since the late
eighteenth century. They are a legacy of vigorous research
and teaching in various fields of geology including
mineralogy, petrology, and mining geology.
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fossils are critically important geological specimens, at Harvard
they are housed with the biological collections. Fossil plants
are held by the Botanical
Museum and fossil animals are held by the Museum
of Comparative Zoology. |
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of the finest specimens in the mineral and meteorite
collections are exhibited in the Harvard
Museum of Natural History (HMNH). The majority of
the rocks, minerals and ores are used for teaching and
research purposes. No museum role was ever envisioned
for them. |
| Researchers'
inquiries are invited and may be sent to: curator@eps.harvard.edu |
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