{"title":"College Fun","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mini-museum-third-edition-large-29-specimens","title":"Mini Museum - Third Edition (LARGE - 29 Specimens)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" id=\"shopify-section-template--14418977914963__main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-js-loaded=\"true\" data-section-type=\"product_page\" data-section-id=\"template--14418977914963__main\" data-js-class=\"Product\" class=\"product-page--root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-page--wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-page--main-content\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-page--right-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"liquid\" class=\"product-page--block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with rare gems formed in the heart of an asteroid during the formation of the solar system, the LARGE Third Edition of the Mini Museum features 29 incredible and inspiring specimens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mini Museum is a \u003cstrong\u003ehand made product\u003c\/strong\u003e and the production process lends itself to small variations.  \u003cstrong\u003eAll Mini Museums are sold \"as-is\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and by purchasing a Mini Museum, you acknowledge that such variations can occur. Such variations highlight the artisanal nature of the project, as each Mini Museum is made by hand and absolutely unique.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini Museum is a portable collection of curiosities where \u003cb\u003eevery item is authentic\u003c\/b\u003e, iconic and labeled. It's been carefully designed to take you on a journey of learning and exploration. Each Mini Museum is a \u003cb\u003ehandcrafted, limited edition\u003c\/b\u003e; the large, 29-specimens Third Edition is limited to just 7,000 pieces. And If you consider the age of some of these specimens – it's been billions of years in the making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 29 Specimen Third Edition Mini Museum (MM3) includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Printed Companion Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Microfiber Pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay and Storage Box with Magnetic Clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual numbering, laser etched \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 29 Specimen (LARGE) Third Edition of the Mini Museum measures approximately 4\" wide x 5\" tall x 1\" thick and \u003cstrong\u003econtains 29 different specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPACE GEMS (4,557,000,000 years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOLDEST EARTH (4,374,000,000 years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGREAT OXYGEN EVENT (3,020,000,000 years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOLDEST RIVER (Finke, 400,000,000 years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJURASSIC TREE \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCRINOID (170,000,000 years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPINOSAURUS (Spine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANKYLOSAURUS (Bone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOSASAUR (Jaw)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAN ANDREAS FAULT \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEGALODON (Tooth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOLDAVITE (14,400,000 years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIANT SLOTH (Claw)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIRE WOLF (Bone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEGYPTIAN PAPYRUS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVIKING AXE (10th Century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAMURAI SWORD (14th Century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVENICE (14th Century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROUGH OPAL (Australia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFIRST TRANSATLANTIC CABLE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALCATRAZ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWWII ENIGMA (Rotor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFORDITE (Motor Agate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHE BEATLES (Cavern Club)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSR-71 (Blackbird)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePELÉ (Soccer ball)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCHARLES \u0026amp; DIANA (Royal Wedding Cake)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTEVE JOBS (Turtleneck)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPACE STATION MIR (Cosmonaut Food)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full list of specimens in the Third Edition collection appears below and you can read more about each of these amazing items on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minimuseum.com\/third-edition.html\"\u003especial page for the Third Edition\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/specimen-list-mm3.jpg?v=1486492646\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Mini Museum is handcrafted and carefully encased in acrylic and ready to inspire you. Display it on your desktop, mantle, or coffee table. Or carry it in your pocket - Mini Museum can go wherever you go. It also \u003cb\u003emakes a beautiful gift\u003c\/b\u003e for the person that has everything. (We all know some of those people. 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A small information card is also included, and more details about each specimen are available below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecimens in the Core Sample\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayers (\u003cstrong\u003eTOP TO BOTTOM\u003c\/strong\u003e): \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eK-Pg Boundary Material (c. 66,000,000 years old)\u003c\/strong\u003e - The K-Pg Boundary is a thin layer of rock that can be found around the world between larger formations that separate the Cretaceous (K) and the Paleogene (Pg) Periods. Sediments in the K-Pg Boundary contain concentrations of the element Iridium that far exceed natural levels in the earth's crust, suggesting an extra-planetary origin. Numerous studies suggest the material is the signature of the asteroid or comet strike that created the massive Chicxulub Crater buried near the coast of Yucatan, Mexico. This strike is often cited as the catalyst for the mass extinction event at the end of the Cretaceous, which ultimately spelled doom for the dinosaurs. The specimen in the Core Sample was recovered from deposits near Glendive, Montana where the K-Pg Boundary is found between the Hell Creek and Fort Union Formations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous Matrix (c. 87,000,000-82,000,000 years old)\u003c\/strong\u003e - This creamy stone comes from the Niobrara Chalk Formation of Western Kansas and dates to a time when most of the North American plains were thousands of feet below the surface of an inland seaway. The material was removed while extracting the lower jaw of a Xiphactinus, a large, voracious, predatory fish which sported massive fangs. \u003cem\u003eWhile Xiphactinus survived until the K-Pg Transition, the placement of this earlier matrix higher in the Core Sample is a stylistic choice to offset the darker color of the K-Pg Boundary and Tyrannosaurus Rex Vertebra.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTyrannosaurus Rex Vertebra (c. 66,800,000-66,000,000 years old)\u003c\/strong\u003e - At 12m (40ft) in length and weighing upwards of 14 metric tons, the spine of a Tyrannosaurus Rex was subject to tremendous force. The size and strength of the vertebrae were essential to providing support for this enormous predator, but the entire apparatus also had to allow for rapid changes in movement and critical striking speed. The specimen in the Core Sample comes a partial Tyrannosaurus Vertebra recovered on private land in the Hell Creek Formation of Montana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJurassic Matrix (c. 155,000,000–150,000,000 years old)\u003c\/strong\u003e - The sedimentary layers of the Morrison Formation tell a story of rivers and floodplains that resulted as the Sierra Nevada and Klamath mountain ranges were formed during the Nevadan orogeny. It is an enormous and complex sequence, spanning 1.5 million square km (600,000 square miles). It is also the richest source of Jurassic Period fossils in North America. The specimen in the Core Sample comes from an outcrop of the Morrison formation in Montana. The material was part of one of the most storied finds of Stegosaurus fossils in modern history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiplodocus Foot Bone (c. 154-152,000,000 years old)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Diplodocus was one of the longest dinosaurs, stretching out to 33m (110ft) from head to tail. Balancing 10-16 metric tons across such a long frame required strong legs with semi-fixed ankles and toes. The specimen in the Core Sample comes from the heel and ankle bones that once held up this enormous creature (\u003cem\u003eastragalus\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ecalcaneum\u003c\/em\u003e). They were recovered from the historic Bone Cabin Quarry in Montana. Part of the vast Morrison Formation, the quarry was discovered in 1897 and named for a local sheepherder's cabin which was constructed out of dinosaur bones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriassic Matrix (c. 227,000,000-208,500,000 years ago)\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Bull Canyon Formation of Eastern New Mexico contains a unique time capsule of rebounding Triassic life. Once an enormous floodplain, the fossil record displays a diverse collection of animals from reptiles to the earliest known dinosaurs. The specimen in the Core Sample is an assemblage of sediments and fragmented vertebrate fossils. Gathered on private land, the classic, red color is derived from the oxidation of iron in the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetrified Evergreen Tree (c. 235,000,000-201,000,000 years ago)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Conifers were one of the first species to rebound after the devastation of the Great Dying. The family of Araucaria spread widely across the supercontinent of Pangea by the Late Triassic Period. Over the last 200 million years, the \"primitive\" look of the Araucaria hasn't changed much: straight, columnar trunks with branches covered in overlapping, scale-like leaves, some species reach 30m in height. Surviving descendants of this family still thrive today in Chile, Argentina, Australia, and the island of New Caledonia. The specimen in the Core Sample comes from a slice of fossilized Araucarioxylon arizonicum from the Chinle Formation, recovered on private land in Arizona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermian-Triassic Extinction Event \/ Siberian Traps (c. 252,280,000 years ago)\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"The Great Dying\" is the largest extinction event in the history of the planet, and one of the chief catalysts of this event is thought to be the 1,000,000 year volcanic eruption known as the Siberian Traps. This flood basalt eruption covered over 7 million square kilometers (2,700,000 square miles) with as much as 4 million cubic kilometers of lava (~1,000,000 cubic miles). Carbon dioxide and methane releases triggered by the Siberian Traps caused runaway global warming, driving ocean temperatures to exceed 40C (104F) and killing nearly 95% of life on Earth. The specimen in the Core Sample comes from the Kuznetsk Basin in southwestern Siberia. The Kuznetsk Basin is also home to one of the largest coal deposits on earth, a remnant of the global destruction caused by the Siberian Traps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Silver Chain","offer_id":51619409396084,"sku":"50-807-6511-206-80","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Leather Cord","offer_id":51619409428852,"sku":"50-807-1608-206-81","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/CORE-SAMPLE-2.0-MAIN-wheat-ZOOM.jpg?v=1671123425"},{"product_id":"apollo-11-command-module-foil","title":"Apollo 11 Command Module Foil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is an actual, mission-flown fragment of kapton foil from the Apollo 11 Command Module \u003cem\u003eColumbia\u003c\/em\u003e. This material helped protect Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins on their journey from Earth to the Moon and back. Salvaged after splashdown, this is a unique collectible from one of the greatest achievements in human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen was recovered at the Johnson Space Center when the Columbia was decommissioned. It comes from the personal collection of retired NASA Production Control Engineer William R. Whipkey, who oversaw the decommissioning process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kapton foil is enclosed in an acrylic cube with a magnified lid and includes a glass-topped display case, information card, and certificate of authenticity. The information card showcases images from the Apollo 11 mission, details about the journey, and a die-cut square that matches the size of the acrylic cube. Kapton foil is an aluminized polyimide film used for radiation reflection, and the specimen measures approximately 1mm x 1mm. The outermost layers of Columbia were installed with the aluminized side facing outwards to provide optimal reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis display is surprisingly affordable compared to similar items on the market, making it an excellent choice for collectors and space enthusiasts who want to own or share a piece of history at a great price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs noted, the specimen measures approximately 1mm x 1mm and is enclosed in an acrylic cube with a magnified lid for easy viewing. The acrylic cube is housed inside a padded, glass-topped riker box display case measuring 5 1\/2\" x 6 1\/2\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe display includes an information card with a centerline die-cut square matching the dimensions of the acrylic cube. The card has four unique faces, including images from Apollo 11, details about the mission, and a certificate of authenticity. The die-cut design allows you to showcase the specimen inside the display case with any one of four different designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Small (1mm x 1mm)","offer_id":51782402703732,"sku":"80-112-4002-201-33","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (2mm x 2mm)","offer_id":51782402736500,"sku":"80-112-0405-201-40","price":276.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/1mm-apollo-11-whipkey-01-front_dde1c6a1-35f1-4792-9829-0a73f9174e12.jpg?v=1742243024"},{"product_id":"first-super-computer","title":"First Supercomputer Cray-1","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/board-supercomputer-front_600x600.jpg?v=1579802749\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There's something about the speed of light; It's just hard to get around.\" ~ Seymour Cray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item includes a small section of an original Cray-1 Module Board. We also have an alternate version that includes an IC Chip (see details below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEAD WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePCB Module board sections do contain lead as part of their manufacturing process. \u003cstrong\u003eModule board sections should be handled with care and only while wearing gloves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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You may wish to keep this bag to store your pieces when you are not wearing them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Pendant Necklace","offer_id":13648110420003,"sku":"50-807-8010-206-81","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Earrings","offer_id":13648142172195,"sku":"50-808-4518-206-20","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/moldavite-set.jpg?v=1543617599"},{"product_id":"steve-jobs-turtleneck","title":"Steve Jobs Turtleneck","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"I want to put a ding in the universe.\" ~ Steve Jobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/steve-jobs-front-no-logo_grande.png?v=1559677494\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of the Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis specimen is a swatch of fabric from a black turtleneck owned by Steve Jobs. One of the earliest examples of what would eventually become Steve's trademark style, this turtleneck was worn by Steve at the 1991 PC Forum gathering.  The turtleneck was sold by his personal assistant and purchased at a public auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe specimen first appeared in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minimuseum.com\/third-edition.html\"\u003eThird Edition of the Mini Museum\u003c\/a\u003e. Now that specimen production for the Third Edition is complete, we are happy to offer the remaining material as a stand-alone item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe specimen measures 1x1 cm and is enclosed inside an acrylic specimen jar. The jar is enclosed inside a classic, glass-topped riker display case. 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Details below!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-hero-01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570056767\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"They resemble small stars so much as hardly to be distinguished from them. From this, their asteroidal appearance, if I take my name, and call them Asteroids.\"\u003c\/em\u003e ~ William Herschel after making observations of Ceres and Pallas in 1802\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBetween the orbits of Mars and Jupiter lies a ring of rocky objects known as the Asteroid Belt. The bead at the center of this bracelet contains a mixture of different classes of meteorites (howardite, eucrite, diogenite) from a large impact basin in the southern hemisphere of Vesta, the second-largest object in the Asteroid Belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-montage-01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570060209\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: The Asteroid Belt Bracelet with Howardite NWA 10262\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn addition to this custom-made, resin bead, we've included a selection of semi-precious natural stones to represent other classic bodies in the solar system: \u003cstrong\u003eThe Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCitrine\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eMercury\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBlack Labradorite\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eVenus\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eRiverstone\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eEarth\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLapis Lazuli\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003ethe Moon\u003c\/strong\u003e (Silver Crazy Lace Agate), \u003cstrong\u003eMars\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eRed Malachite\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eJupiter\u003c\/strong\u003e (Botswana Agate), \u003cstrong\u003eSaturn\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eHoney Tiger Eye\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eUranus\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAmazonite\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003eNeptune\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAngelite\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cstrong\u003ePluto\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePicture Jasper\u003c\/em\u003e), and \u003cstrong\u003ethe Universe\u003c\/strong\u003e beyond (\u003cem\u003eObsidian\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-card-16x9-pop_2048x2048.jpg?v=1570060802\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe semi-precious stones and asteroid belt beads are offset with small, sterling silver beads. \u003cstrong\u003eThe full bracelet measures 7\" in length\u003c\/strong\u003e though it will stretch a bit further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-in-hand-02_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570059847\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bracelet comes in a gray gift box with a small information card that includes the names of all the semi-precious stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-montage-02_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570060362\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs noted above, the bead containing the Asteroid Belt fragments is made right here at Mini Museum with a mixture of several meteorites: \u003cstrong\u003eEucrites\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Millbillillie\", NWA 10166, and NWA 6694; \u003cstrong\u003eDiogenites\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Tatahouine\", NWA 7831, and NWA 5784; and \u003cstrong\u003eHowardites\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Johnstown\", NWA 1929, and the newly classified NWA 10262.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-source-montage_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570056369\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Meteorites used in the Asteroid Belt Bracelet and a geological map of Vesta \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe process for making these beads involves numerous stages of reduction, turning nickel-iron and stone into very small fragments. With this material, we create individual disks, or \"mini asteroid belts,\" which we then seal in resin and polish right here in our shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-crafting-montage_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570060594\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Various stages of production for the unique Asteroid Belt beads.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe result is a unique piece of jewelry for each and every person with fragments of asteroids that date to the earliest age of the solar system!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/asteroid-belt-montage-03_1024x1024.jpg?v=1570059898\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore About the Asteroid Belt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerrestrial or rocky planets, such as Earth, form through a process of accretion in which small bodies collide and coalesce into increasingly larger forms. 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Each Mini Museum is a \u003cb\u003ehandcrafted, limited edition\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 13 Specimen Age of Dinosaurs Edition Mini Museum includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Printed Companion Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Microfiber Pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay and Storage Box with Magnetic Clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 13 Specimen (SMALL) measures approximately 4\" tall x 3\" wide x 1\" thick and \u003cstrong\u003econtains 13 different specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHE GREAT DYING (C. 252,280,000 YEARS OLD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDINOSAUR EGG (HYPSELOSAURUS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDINOSAUR FOOD (CYCAD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDINOSAUR DUNG (COPROLITE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOSASAUR (TOOTH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIPLODOCUS (ANKLE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROUGH CRETACEOUS AMBER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTRICERATOPS (BROW HORN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTEROSAUR (WING BONE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPINOSAURUS (TOOTH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTYRANNOSAURUS REX (VERTEBRA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDEATH OF THE DINOSAURS (DECCAN TRAPS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDEATH OF THE DINOSAURS (K-PG BOUNDARY)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full list of specimens in the Age of Dinosaurs collection appears below and you can r\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/minimuseum.com\/age-of-dinosaurs.html\"\u003eead more about each of these amazing items on our special page for Age of Dinosaurs\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/specimen-list_mm-dino-public-release_1024x1024.png?v=1572991351\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Mini Museum is handcrafted and carefully encased in acrylic and ready to inspire you. Display it on your desktop, mantle, or coffee table. Or carry it in your pocket - Mini Museum can go wherever you go. It also \u003cb\u003emakes a beautiful gift\u003c\/b\u003e for the person that has everything. (We all know some of those people. 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