Showcase in the exhibition «Rocks of the Earth»
NMBE/Schäublin
A remarkable crystal from the Saint-Gotthard Massif: green fluorite with pink core, found in 1959 at Piz Blas GR.
Thomas Schüpbach
Before the Planggenstock, the discovery of Casimir Simmen of 1960 was considered the most significant find of clear and large quartz crystals of Switzerland.
NMBE/Schäublin
Among the 159 known Mars meteorites, Black Beauty is geologically speaking the most interesting one.
Thomas Schüpbach
The blue topaz is a much coveted gemstone. The mineral was built at bei 500° C from water rich in fluor.
NMBE/Schäublin