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Geosciences Mineralogy Museum and its collection
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The Geosciences Museum, previously known as the Mineralogy Museum, is situated in the city of Medellín, Colombia. It is part of the Faculty of Mines of the National University of Colombia. The museum serves as an academic resource for Earth sciences, providing free access to a wide range of exhibits including minerals, fossils, and rocks, as well as information about the Earth, its processes, and resources.
Integration and Renovation of the Museum
In 2004, the Mineralogy Museum integrated the Paleontology and Petrology collections, leading to the creation of the Geosciences Museum. The exhibition room underwent a renovation in 2015, during which the contents were updated to include petrographic (rock) and paleontological (fossil) samples. Additionally, objects from the personal archives of notable graduates from the School of Mines were included in the display.
Collections at the Geosciences Museum
The Geosciences Museum, located on the UNAL Medellín Campus, boasts three main collections. Each collection features representative specimens from Colombia and around the world. Every sample on display is labeled with the most relevant information about the mineral, including its name, chemical composition, place of origin, and the donor or entity from which it was purchased or donated.
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