Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, Houston Museum of Natural Science
See a large gem and mineral collection whose named pieces include the 422.66 carat blue sapphire known as the Siren of Serendip, a 2,000 lb amethyst geode and a 3,000 carat topaz crystal.
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Hvorfor det er verdt å reise dit
Very large single crystals show the limits of what a deposit can produce, which is the physical reason exceptional sizes command the prices they do.
Før du drar
The museum states that admission includes access to all permanent exhibit halls except certain special exhibitions and the Brown Hall of Entomology, and that admission to the permanent exhibits is free on Tuesday evenings from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Check which selections are on show in the Hamill Gallery before travelling, as the main hall is closed for renovation.
Sammensatt fra hmns.org, les videre på 16. august 2026.
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