Heavy metal minerals
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Heavy metal minerals
Heavy metal minerals. Historical artwork of some of the minerals of zinc and tin, as found in 19th- century mines. The minerals and where they were mined from are: smithsonite (containing zinc, upper left [Cumberland, England] and upper right [Stolberg, Germany]), tin-stone (tin oxide, SnO2, centre [Morbihan, France]), calamine (containing zinc, lower left [Vieille Montagne, Belgium]), and blende (zinc sulphide, ZnS, lower right [Kapnik, Hungary]). Smithsonite and calamine are names that have been used for both zinc carbonates and zinc silicates. Artwork from Mines and Miners (L. Simonin, 1868)
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Media ID 6431293
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1883 Belgian Belgium Geological German Germany Heavy Metal History Of Science Hungarian Hungary Metal Metals Mineral Mineralogy Minerals Mines And Miners Mining Ores Sample Simonin Zinc Blende Cumberland False Coloured Morbihan Stolberg
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a historical artwork depicting heavy metal minerals from the 19th-century mines. The intricate illustration features various minerals of zinc and tin, each with their own unique origin. In the upper left and upper right corners, we have smithsonite, containing zinc, sourced from Cumberland in England and Stolberg in Germany respectively. Positioned at the center is tin-stone, an exquisite sample of tin oxide (SnO2) extracted from Morbihan in France. Moving to the lower left corner, calamine steals the spotlight as it contains zinc and hails all the way from Vieille Montagne in Belgium. Lastly, occupying the lower right corner is blende - a stunning representation of zinc sulphide (ZnS) originating from Kapnik in Hungary. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings these heavy metal minerals to life through vibrant colors and precise illustrations. This remarkable piece not only serves as a visual delight but also offers insight into mining practices during that era. It reminds us of Europe's rich geological history while highlighting significant locations such as Cumberland, Stolberg, Vieille Montagne, and Kapnik. With its fusion of artistry and science, this historical artwork perfectly captures the essence of mineralogy during the 1800s. As we admire this false-colored masterpiece by Science Photo Library's Mines and Miners collection (L. Simonin), we are transported back in time to witness both nature's beauty and humanity's quest for precious metals deep within our planet's crust.
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