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Morse, 1844\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is a fragment of the First Transatlantic Cable carried aboard the U.S.S. Niagara. Originally part of the Third Edition of the Mini Museum, we're excited to offer the remaining fragments as stand-alone items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: Due to the fragile nature of the material the size will vary widely. Single wires are the most common, but there are also bound pairs from our original prototype work and selections of smaller pieces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen is enclosed in an acrylic specimen jar with a removable top which arrives in a handsome, glass-topped riker box case measuring 4x3x1.  A small information card is included, which also serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the First Transatlantic Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/20-TRANSATLANTIC-CABLE-CONTEXT-NEWSPAPER_1024x1024.jpg?v=1591216944\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTen years after Samuel F.B. Morse sent the first telegraph message in 1844, the world was hooked on the new form of rapid communication.  Transmission lines crossed mountains, rivers, and national boundaries.  Even 20 miles of the English Channel could not hold back the constant flow of messages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYet even with this breathtaking progress, overcoming the Atlantic Ocean seemed an impossible task.  Nearly two thousand miles of open ocean separated the closest two points between Europe and North America, and the depth along the route often exceeded two miles.  Spanning this enormous gap would require the will of a person of immense vision and grit, and perhaps even a touch of madness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBorn in 1819, Cyrus West Field was one of eight children.  He began an early career in business as a dry goods merchant in New York, leaving to become a paper salesman.  Still young, he joined a paper manufacturing partnership, then nearly fell into financial ruin when the business collapsed and he somehow came out personally responsible for the debts of his partners.  Not to be held down, Field went out and started a new paper manufacturing business, becoming a primary supplier to the burgeoning penny presses of the day.  Field sold his business and found himself incredibly wealthy.  He and his brother purchased matching mansions in New York's hottest new private development: Gramercy Square.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut Field was still a young man and he hungered for adventure.  Along with a friend, painter Frederic Edwin Church, he traveled to South America following in the footsteps of 18th-century scientist Alexander von Humboldt.  Field had Church paint sweeping landscapes and volcanoes to capture the incredible vision left behind by von Humboldt in his book \u003cem\u003eCosmos\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReturning home to New York, Field became very excited by a new technology: the telegraph.  Lines for the telegraph were appearing everywhere, but Field had the idea that a line stretching from Europe to America might change the world.  Without hesitation, he set out to make it happen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 1854, Field raised a fund among his wealthy New York friends equivalent to $40M in today's currency to develop the technology needed to draw the cable across over 2,000 miles of ocean.  Three years later, the US Government also authorized annual payments of nearly $2M per year to help fund the development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThen in August 4th, 1858, after already suffering one failed attempt to connect the line, Cyrus Field and the USS Niagara reached Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, connecting the First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"I have no words to express the feelings which fill my heart tonight -- it beats with love and affection for every man, woman, and child who hears me. What God has joined together, let no man put asunder.\" ~ Cyrus West Field, 1858\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWithin days, messages began flowing between the two continents at a rate never before imagined.  The world had become smaller in what seemed like an instant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCharles Tiffany of Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. purchased the remaining cable from Field with the intent of selling souvenirs.  However, the wonder of this advancement was not to last, as the cable failed within just a few weeks.  Tiffany was unable to sell more than a few of the finished pieces before the world turned against Field with a fury that was just as intense as their initial excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/20-TRANSATLANTIC-CABLE_1024x1024.jpg?v=1591216181\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbove: Tiffany Cable Segments used in the Third Edition of the Mini Museum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eField was not to be put off.  He set back to work immediately, creating a new company.  It would be hard work, but ten years later a new, sturdier cable would be set in place.  This cable would not fail, and Field would be treated to awards and accolades from across the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/transatlantic-cable-back_1024x1024.png?v=1591217160\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAbove: Back of Specimen Card\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31882315399251,"sku":"80-112-0040-201-36","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-transatlantic-cable-01-1000.jpg?v=1591218915"},{"product_id":"jurassic-tree-araucaria-fossil","title":"Jurassic Tree - Araucaria Fossil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/jurassic-tree-front_1024x1024.png?v=1591389740\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to the Jurassic Period, the \"primitive\" look of the Araucaria hasn't changed much over the last 200,000,000 years. Averaging 30-60 meters in height, these conifers feature straight, columnar trunks and branches covered in overlapping, scale-like leaves. It should come as no surprise that scientists believe this conifer was a favorite food for long-necked sauropods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/jurassic-tree-wide_1024x1024.jpg?v=1591391948\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a highly polished, fragment of petrified Araucaria wood recovered in Queensland, Australia. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt was collected in accordance with Australia's cultural heritage and mining laws. This specimen first appeared in the Third Edition of the Mini Museum. It also featured in Age of Dinosaurs. These particular fragments were too large for inclusion in acrylic but their beauty is undeniable and must be shared!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The size, color, and patterns of this specimen vary widely. They are all highly polished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike our polished Pangea fragments, Jurassic Tree is housed inside an acrylic specimen jar and presented in a classic, glass-topped riker display case measuring 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". A small information card is also enclosed, which also serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Jurassic Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/modern-tree_1024x1024.jpg?v=1591390432\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Modern Araucaria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough well suited to subtropical climates, there are only pockets of Araucaria in the southern hemisphere today, primarily in Chile, Argentina, Australia, and the island of New Caledonia. Yet, during the Jurassic Period, Araucaria could be found in great abundance across the world along with other gymnosperms and ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent digestive studies suggest that Araucaria is capable of yielding a surprising amount of energy when fermented for long periods. Taken together with Araucaria's former range and physical characteristics, it should come as no surprise that scientists believe this conifer was a favorite food for long-necked sauropods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/jurassic-tree-main_1024x1024.jpg?v=1591390664\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Fossilized Araucaria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many modern herbivores, sauropods are thought to have been ruminants. Ruminants acquire nutrients in cooperation with various microbes through a multi-step process of fermentation in a series of stomach-like chambers. This process allows the host animal to consume plants that would otherwise be indigestible to animals with simple stomachs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiven their size, we can expect that sauropods would have longer digestive cycles, and a longer fermentation period opens up the range of possible plants, including the tough but surprisingly energy-rich Araucaria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/jurassic-tree-back_1024x1024.png?v=1591389778\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove: Back of Specimen Card\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31890554421331,"sku":"80-112-0045-201-36","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-jurassic-tree-01-1000.jpg?v=1591390715"},{"product_id":"easy-macro-lens-band-4x-magnification","title":"Easy-Macro Lens Band, 4X Magnification","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"resp-container\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"resp-container\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe class=\"resp-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/430528370\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Slow-motion macro video of a honeybee taken with the Easy-Macro attached to an iPhone SE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSometimes the simplest solutions are the best.\u003c\/strong\u003e This 4X macro lens embedded in a durable elastic band has enabled us to take so many great pictures on the fly that we've decided to carry it here in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/spinosaurus-patterns_1024x1024.jpg?v=1551455942\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Mineralization Patterns on Spinosaurus Teeth - All taken with an Easy-Macro attached to a smartphone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fixed 4X macro lens works with any smartphone and any lens on the smartphone. We've tested it with numerous Android and Apple smartphones, including 2X and wide-angle lenses, and the results are fantastic. \u003cstrong\u003eThe focal distance is far enough away that they even work on specimens embedded in our acrylic Mini Museums.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe band comes wrapped around a credit card-sized piece of firm plastic which is placed inside a durable Tyvek slipcover. This allows you to carry the Easy-Macro in your wallet wherever you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/star-sand-11_1024x1024.jpg?v=1593176857\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Tiny foraminifera (Star Sand) taken with an Easy-Macro attached to a smartphone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've used this piece of equipment in so many environments and we've yet to replace one. It's just one of those things that should be in every adventurer's toolkit even if those adventures go no further than your own backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Does it need any software?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It works with your smartphone camera and the photo app on your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Will it work with an iPad or tablet?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically yes, but the band is probably not going to stretch that far. It does work with every smartphone we have here at MMHQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"How does it focus with a fixed lens?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour smartphone handles the focus but since it is a fixed lens on top of the smartphone lens you do need to move close to the subject before the smartphone's focus will kick in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Can I use it for videos?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Check out the slow-motion video we shot of a honeybee a few years back on an iPhone SE. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31931269775443,"sku":"20-560-9076-999-99","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/easy-macro-main.jpg?v=1747855267"},{"product_id":"ammonite","title":"Ammonite","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/ammonite-front_1024x1024.png?v=1598985919\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmmonites are an extinct group of cephalopods that entered the fossil record 400 million years ago.  They survived several mass extinction events, including the Permian–Triassic \"Great Dying\" which wiped out 96% of all marine species.  They finally succumbed during the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event 66 million years ago, which also wiped out the dinosaurs.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is a fossilized ammonite shell from Madagascar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eThere are two styles: split and whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/ammonite-selection_1024x1024.jpg?v=1599239170\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A sampling of all available sizes and styles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplit specimens are precision cut to reveal the interior spiral. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/large-sliced-ammonite_1024x1024.jpg?v=1599239198\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A large split specimen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole specimens are suitable for tabletop display. They range in size from 3cm to 5cm in diameter. The outer surface is polished to reveal the sutures in the shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/whole-ammonites_1024x1024.jpg?v=1599239226\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Two whole specimens.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll specimens \u003c\/span\u003ecome inside our classic, glass-topped riker display cases. The cases measure 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". A small information card is also enclosed that also serves as the certificate of authenticity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Split (Small)","offer_id":32203025088595,"sku":"80-112-0079-201-36","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Split (Large)","offer_id":32203025121363,"sku":"80-112-0080-201-36","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Whole","offer_id":32203025154131,"sku":"80-112-0081-201-36","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/add-on-ammonite-small-01-1000.jpg?v=1599238521"},{"product_id":"bismuth-crystal","title":"Bismuth Crystal with Iridescent Oxide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/bismuth-front_1024x1024.png?v=1602509491\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of specimen card.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"The Philosopher takes pleasure in the contemplation of the nature of these compounds while the miner takes pleasure in the profit and use he obtains from the metals he extracts from them.\" ~ Georgius Agricola, 1546\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a complete bismuth crystal. They are hand cast in Colorado by a family that specializes in creating bismuth crystals for the jewelry industry. We loved them so much that we had to share them with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/bismuth-crystals-in-hand_1024x1024.jpg?v=1602707235\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A pair of Bismuth crystals in hand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA classic piece for every natural history collection, Bismuth, element 83, is known best for its multicolor formations of a deep, staircase-like structure. These fractal patterns are known as hopper crystals, identifiable by their hollow step lattices. When bismuth cools it forms in a rhombohedral structure with the edges of the formation crystallizing at a much faster rate than the center of the faces. This pulls material away from the interior and leaves gaps in the structure, causing the final product to appear hollow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/bismuth-crystal-pinch_1024x1024.jpg?v=1602707663\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Close-up of a specimen displaying the intricate lattice pattern.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal’s uniquely iridescent shine also occurs during its formation process. While the metal’s true color is a white silver, it can oxidize during the cooling process to form a thin layer of film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/bismuth-ingot-detail_1024x1024.jpg?v=1602707304\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A pure Bismuth ingot. We've used this material to make some of our bismuth crystals and it is a fun challenge!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis film interferes with light waves, giving bismuth its colorful appearance, similar in process to the rainbow glimmer of a soap bubble. While these formations do not appear often in nature, bismuth’s relatively low melting point of 520 °F means it is possible to create synthetic bismuth crystals at home with the right materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/bismuth-wide_1024x1024.jpg?v=1602707388\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A selection of Bismuth crystals\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs you can see, each crystal is a unique and beautiful natural art object. No two will be alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/bismuth-closeup_1024x1024.jpg?v=1602511664\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe specimen is contained inside an acrylic specimen jar. The jar is enclosed inside a classic, glass-topped riker display case measuring 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". A small information card is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This specimen is 100% safe to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile it can be used as a replacement for lead or as a pigment in cosmetics, Bismuth is most commonly used for medicinal purposes in the compound bismuth subsalicylate, known under the brand name Pepto-Bismol. It is not well understood how bismuth subsalicylate operates when ingested, but it is thought that it stimulates the absorption of fluid and electrolytes within the intestine while inhibiting inflammations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLong thought to have been the heaviest nonradioactive element, researchers in 2003 discovered that the naturally occurring isotope of the bismuth did in fact undergo alpha decay and calculated a half-life of 1.9×10^19 years. Luckily, this half-life is about a billion times longer than the current age of the universe, meaning that you won’t have to worry about any radioactivity from Pepto-Bismol or this specimen. 😎\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgricola, Georgius. De Natura Fossilium (Textbook of Mineralogy). Geological Society of America, 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ede Marcillac, P., Coron, N., Dambier, G. et al. 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As he looked at it, a mellower lustre, a soft and iridescent light, full of shifting gleams of azure and rose, trembled upon its surface. It seemed to have absorbed some reflection of the colours of the lost sapphire and ruby. So the profound, secret purpose of a noble life draws into itself the memories of past joy and past sorrow.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e~ Henry van Dyke, The Other Wise Man, 1895\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pearl is an iconic treasure. Serving as a symbol of wealth across many cultures throughout history, the pearl is not a gemstone, but rather a completely organic creation formed within the shell of a living mollusk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen an irritant (sand, parasite, etc) enters the mollusk’s shell, the animal reacts by coating the object with layers of aragonite and calcite. Known as nacre, this material builds up layer after layer creating a hard shell around the object. While this process protects the soft flesh of the mollusk, it also creates a beautiful and unique byproduct we call the pearl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/pearls-01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1605738775\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A closeup of Cultured Pearl specimens.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a cultured pearl from a freshwater farm on the Tennessee River. Operated for decades by the same family, the methods they employ are used by modern pearl farms around the world to create a sustainable harvest of one of the world's natural treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen is housed in an acrylic jar that is encased within a glass-topped riker display box. The box measures 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". 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While incredibly difficult, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHaenyeo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e have also achieved economic and social freedom as a result of their partnership with the sea and making them the head of their households. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural pearls form around nearly any foreign object. This often results in irregular shapes and sizes, and makes locating the classic, spherical shape quite rare.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver the past century, a technique for cultivating perfect pearls has been developed. By inserting a round bead into the mollusk, a spherical pearl can be formed and harvested in 18 months. This technique was used and perfected in the beginning of the 20th century by Japanese businessman Mikimoto Kōkichi (1858-1954). Mikimoto’s fascination with pearls began at a young age, and as an adult he became interested in finding a way to develop perfect pearls. The growing price of pearls in foreign markets meant they were being gathered more and more, not only making pearls rarer but endangering the oysters that made them. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a series of patents, Mikimoto established a powerful presence in the pearl market with his new cultivation techniques. Known as the “Pearl King”, he helped shift the industry towards oyster culturing methods rather than simply searching for wild oysters. Mikimoto saw his method of cultivation as “a successful case of science applied in aid of nature,” as while their creation was started through a scientific process, the pearls themselves were made through natural means.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday, pearl farms continue to be the main source of pearls on the market, though Japan is no longer the only provider. In the past decades, pearl farms have begun to form in the United States. American pearls come from a freshwater mussel in the midwest and the techniques of each farm are closely protected. These farms are able to produce hundreds of thousands of pearls a year and sometimes use custom-designed inserts to create uniquely shaped pearls, such as coins, teardrops, and triangles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States has historically been a bountiful location for pearl hunters. 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We are pleased to offer it once again as a single item!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/rough-sapphire-front_1024x1024.png?v=1625079070\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Front of the Specimen Card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDazzling and durable, sapphires are among the most popular gemstones in the world. This specimen is a rough sapphire from Myanmar’s Mogok Metamorphic Belt, also known as the \"Valley of Gems.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe specimen is housed in an acrylic jar that is encased within a glass-topped riker display box. The box measures 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". A small information card is also included, which serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: Colors vary widely on this specimen, from dark to light blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Sapphires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Beauty is meaningless until it is shared.\" ~ George Orwell, Burmese Days, 1934\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/27-ROUGH-SAPPHIRE-005_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625506416\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Rough Sapphires from the Mini Museum Collection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSapphires form very slowly inside cooling igneous and metamorphic rocks as metals seep into aluminum oxide crystals. Also known as corundum, the crystals are transparent on their own, but the presence of different metals lends unique colors to the final stone. Traces of titanium result in a blue hue while the presence of iron results in the color yellow. Any color except red is considered a sapphire, while red, indicating the presence of Chromium, is considered a ruby.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost sapphire is recovered from placer deposits. This occurs where the softer host rock is weathered or eroded to the extent that these crystals are separated. They have a high density of 4.0 (specific gravity) and can be recovered from alluvial materials derived from their original host rock, in a similar manner to gold placers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/H4J81D_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625505915\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Mining in Mogok. Extraction methods include a combination of alluvial mining, open-pit mining, and carving caves and tunnels in solid rock. (Image Credit: Olivier Goujon \/ Le Pictorium)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis particular specimen comes from Myanmar’s Mogok Metamorphic Belt, also known as the \"Valley of Gems.\" Stretching over 930 miles (1500 km), this region has yielded some of the world’s greatest rubies, jade, and sapphires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSapphires can command some of the highest prices paid for any gem. In 2009 a 16.65-carat Kashmir sapphire was sold for $2,396,000. The market to obtain a quality sapphire is complex. From the time a rough and first-generation cut gem is sold it will travel through many buyers and dealers at different levels depending on its quality. A sapphire's value will also be related to a ceiling dictated by comparable gems (size, color, clarity).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatural sapphire can exhibit asterism or \"stars\" on surfaces of stones with round-cut surfaces, known as cabochons. The \"stars\" are caused by light reflecting off tiny inclusions of the mineral rutile, or other iron or iron-titanium oxide minerals, which have grown within the crystal and are aligned parallel to the hexagonal faces at 60 degrees. The light reflects along these crystallographic planes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/blue-star-sapphire_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625506195\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/blue-star-sapphire_1024x1024.jpg?v=1625506195\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: The Star of Adam, currently the world's largest star sapphire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Star of India is perhaps one of the most celebrated star sapphires in the world. It is considered almost flawless and displays stars on both sides. The Star of India was found in Sri Lanka and first exhibited to the public at the Paris Exposition of 1900. During the 1960's it was stolen and subsequently found and returned to the American Museum of Natural History where it presently resides. The largest star sapphire in the world is the Star of Adam. It weighs 1,404.49 carats and is valued at over $300,000,000 USD.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGiuliani, Gaston, et al. \"Oxygen isotope composition as a tracer for the origins of rubies and sapphires.\" Geology 33.4 (2005): 249-252.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGroat, Lee A. \"Gemstones\". American Scientist. 100 (2012): 128-137.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eChatterjee, Kaulir Kisor. Uses of Industrial Minerals, Rocks and Freshwater. New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2009. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMason, Brian and L.G. Berry. 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