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Canadian Museum of Nature, Hemera © Canadian Museum of Nature

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From Crystals to Gems

Full-size Exhibition

For thousands of years crystals and gemstones have been coveted for their beauty, value and perceived powers, yet most of us know little of how crystals grow or how they are cut and polished into gems.

From Crystals to Gems explores the world of crystals: how they grow and their variety in form and colour. This travelling exhibition of the Canadian Museum of Nature introduces visitors to gemstones: their special attributes of beauty, rarity and durability and how they are cut and polished. Visitors also get a glimpse of some Canadian gemstones and discover where the minerals are found in Canada.

Components

  • specimens
  • interpretive panels
  • audio-visuals
  • discovery boxes
  • programmes manual and materials

Space Requirements

Elbaite.

Jeffrey A. Scovil © Canadian Museum of Nature

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The dramatic change in colour in these crystals of elbaite (a lithium-rich tourmaline) is probably due to a change in the concentrations of manganese and iron in the fluid in which it grew.

  • 50 m2
  • storage for 21 shipping crates

Special Requirements

  • security and environmental controls
  • active staff participation to organize and present programmes

Cost

  • loan fee starts at $2000
  • fee includes insurance
  • shipping fees are extra
  • loan period: 12 weeks or more

Availability

  • contact us to find out when this exhibition is available

Information and Reservations

Rachel Gervais

Need something smaller?

Our suitcase exhibition, Minerals, will fit on two tables.

 

Where to See It

  • Jordan, Ontario

  • May 5, 2012 – September 3, 2012

  • Balls Falls Conservation Area