Mineralogist Collection

Thomas Davies, mineralogist
Thomas Davies (1837 - 1892), Mineralogist at the British Museum and Fellow of the Geological Society. Date: C.1890

Tunguska event stamp, 50th anniversary. This Soviet stamp of 1958 depicts the Russian mineralogist and Tunguska event researcher Leonid Kulik (1883-1942) at right

John Walker (1731-1803)
863485 John Walker (1731-1803); (add.info.: John Walker (1731-1803), born in Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland. Scottish chemist, botanist, mineralogist and meteorologist

NORDENSKJOLD, Adolf Erik, baron (1832-1901). Finnish baron, botanist, geologist
AIS5394084 NORDENSKJOLD, Adolf Erik, baron (1832-1901). Finnish baron, botanist, geologist, mineralogist and arctic explorer of Finland-Swedish origin (engraving)

Signature of Adolf Erik Nordenskiold
3078419 Signature of Adolf Erik Nordenskiold; (add.info.: Signature of Adolf Erik Nordenskiold (1832-1901) a Finnish and Swedish baron, geologist, mineralogist and Arctic explorer

The Explorer A.E. Nordenskiöld, 1886. Creator: Georg von Rosen
The Explorer A.E. Nordenskiold, 1886

Portrait of Pierre-Louis-Antoine Cordier, c. 1825. Creator: Julien Leopold Boilly
Portrait of Pierre-Louis-Antoine Cordier, c. 1825

Portrait of the explorer Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld taken in connection with the Vega... 1878-1880. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of the explorer Adolf Erik Nordenskiold taken in connection with the Vega expedition 1878-1880

Wilhelm Haidinger, Austrian mineralogist, geologist and physicist, c1871
Wilhelm Haidinger, Austrian mineralogist, geologist and physicist, 1871. In 1840 Haidinger (1795-1871) was appointed Counsellor of Mines, in Vienna

Robert Jameson, Scottish geologist, mineralogist and naturalist
" Robert Jameson (1774-1854), painted by Kenneth Macleay, (1802-1878) engraved by J. Jenkins, from National Portrait Gallery, volume IV, published in 1835.Professor Robert Jameson

A. E. Nordenskiold (Swedish geologist and mineralogist, born Finland, 1832-1901), c. 1880. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1880), volume 1

Portrait of James Smithson (1765-1829), 1816 (photographed 1870s). Painting by Henri-Joseph Johns, 1816, photographed by T.W. Smillie

Portrait of James Dwight Dana (1813-1895), Before 1891. Creator: William Notman
Portrait of James Dwight Dana (1813-1895), Before 1891

Portrait of James Dwight Dana (1813-1895), Before 1895. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of James Dwight Dana (1813-1895), Before 1895

Portrait of James Dwight Dana (1813-1895), February 1895. Creator: Pach Bros
Portrait of James Dwight Dana (1813-1895), February 1895

Portrait of Edward Porter Henderson (1898-1992), October 8, 1938. Creator: Clyde Fisher
Portrait of Edward Porter Henderson (1898-1992), October 8, 1938

Portrait of David Forbes (1828-1876), 1874. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Portrait of David Forbes (1828-1876), 1874

Portrait of Angelo Sismonda (1807-1878), Before 1878. Creator: Michele Schemboche
Portrait of Angelo Sismonda (1807-1878), Before 1878

Parent eagle-owl bringing food to its young captured in a coop
6337383 Parent eagle-owl bringing food to its young captured in a coop by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Parent eagle-owl bringing food to its young captured in a coop)

The Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition, Mr Jackson and his Colleagues on the "Windward"(b / w photo)
1048119 The Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition, Mr Jackson and his Colleagues on the " Windward" (b/w photo) by English photographer

Louis Cordier (engraving)
815752 Louis Cordier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Louis Antoine Cordier (1777-1861)

Robert Jameson (engraving)
815723 Robert Jameson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Jameson, (1772-1854)

Rene Just Hauy (engraving)
815718 Rene Just Hauy (engraving) by Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene Just Hauy (1743-1822). French mineralogist and professor

Portrait of Louis Jean Marie Daubenton (1716-1800) 1791 (oil on canvas)
XOR172473 Portrait of Louis Jean Marie Daubenton (1716-1800) 1791 (oil on canvas) by Roslin, Alexander (1718-93); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans

Rene Just Hauy
5943018 Rene Just Hauy by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Rene Just (Juste) Hauy (1743-1822) french mineralogist); Photo eAunaies; French, out of copyright

Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky (b / w photo)
BCC465287 Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky (1863-1945) Ukranian and Soviet mineralogist and geochemist

Jean Conrad Escher de la Linth (engraving)
815769 Jean Conrad Escher de la Linth (engraving) by Swiss School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Conrad Escher de la Linth (1767-1823)

Torbern Bergman (engraving)
815864 Torbern Bergman (engraving) by Swedish School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Torbern Olaf Bergman (1735-1784). Swedish chemist and mineralogist

Dieudonne Dolomieu (1750-1801) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR196775 Dieudonne Dolomieu (1750-1801) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Woulfes apparatus for washing gases or saturating liquids. Peter Woulfe (1727-1803) was an Irish chemist, mineralogist and alchemist

Woulfes alchemical apparatus for distilling the elixir. Peter Woulfe (1727-1803) was an Irish chemist, mineralogist and alchemist

Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky (b / w photo)
BCC465285 Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky (1863-1945) Ukranian and Soviet mineralogist and geochemist

Thomas Thomson (engraving)
815709 Thomas Thomson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Thomson (1773-1852)

Jean-Claude Delametherie (engraving)
815866 Jean-Claude Delametherie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Claude Delametherie (1743-1817)

The Voltaic pile (battery). Drawing from a letter of Alessandro Volta (1745-1827
ACD157446 The Voltaic pile (battery). Drawing from a letter of Alessandro Volta (1745-1827) to Dieudonne Dolomieu (1750-1801) on galvanism, 1801 (pen and ink on paper) by Italian School

Oskar Lenz, German-Austrian geologist and mineralogist (b / w photo)
6014982 Oskar Lenz, German-Austrian geologist and mineralogist (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oskar Lenz (1848-1925)

Archibald Bruce, 1796-1797. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Mé
Archibald Bruce, 1796-1797

James Smithson, 1786. Creator: James Roberts
James Smithson, 1786

James Smithson, n. d. Creator: Bone
James Smithson, n.d. Attributed to Bone

James Smithson, 1816. Creator: Henri-Joseph Johns
James Smithson, 1816

Dr. E. Clarke, (1769-1822), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Dr. E. Clarke, (1769-1822), 1830. Edward Daniel Clarke (1769-1822) English clergyman, naturalist, mineralogist, and traveller and later became a founder of the Cambridge Philosophical Society

Arthur Aikin Esquire, 1819. Creator: Unknown
Arthur Aikin Esquire, 1819. Portrait of British chemist, mineralogist and scientific writer Arthur Aikin (1773-1854). Aiken was a founding member of the Chemical Society

Friedrich von Hardenberg, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Friedrich von Hardenberg, (1933). Portrait of German writer Friedrich von Hardenberg (1772-1801) who wrote under the pen name Novalis

The Explorer A. E. Nordenskiold, 1886 (oil on canvas)
3086715 The Explorer A. E. Nordenskiold, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Rosen, Georg (Count von) (1843-1923); 344x242 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiold, (1832-1901), arctic explorer, 1893
Nils Adolf Erik Nordenskiold (1832-1901), arctic explorer, 1893. Nordenskiold was a Finnish baron, botanist, geologist, mineralogist and arctic explorer of Finland-Swedish origin

Robert Jameson, Scottish mineralogist, 1833. Jameson (1774-1854) was Regis professor of natural history at Edinburgh from 1804-1854

Georgius Agricola, 16th century German physician, mineralogist and metallurgist. Agricola (christened Georg Bauer) (1494-1555) was the author of De re metallica

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"Exploring the World of Minerals: Celebrating the Contributions of Mineralogists" In the realm of rocks and gems they can the unsung heroes who unravel nature's hidden treasures. Thomas Davies, a renowned mineralogist, dedicated his life to studying these geological wonders. The Tunguska event stamp commemorates its 50th anniversary, reminding us of the immense impact that minerals can have on our planet. Wilhelm Haidinger, an Austrian mineralogist, geologist, and physicist in the late 19th century, made significant contributions to understanding Earth's composition. Franz Ernst Bruckmann also left his mark in this field with his groundbreaking research. His work paved the way for future discoveries by inspiring others like Robert Jameson—a Scottish geologist and naturalist—who furthered our knowledge of minerals. A. E. Nordenskiold was a Swedish geologist and mineralogist born in Finland during 1832-1901. In a captivating photograph from around 1880 by Benque, Benque and Klary creators captured Nordenskiold's dedication to uncovering Earth's secrets. James Smithson's portrait from 1816 (photographed in the 1870s) reminds us that even centuries ago, individuals recognized the importance of mineralogy as a scientific discipline. Another prominent figure is James Dwight Dana—his portraits before 1891 show him as a man devoted to expanding our understanding of minerals until his passing in 1895. Edward Porter Henderson is immortalized through an October 8th, 1938 portrait taken by Clyde Fisher—an image that captures both Henderson's passion for minerals and his era’s spirit. Lastly but not leastly David Forbes' portrait from Elliott & Fry showcases another brilliant mind lost too soon; he contributed significantly to advancing our comprehension of minerals during his lifetime. These remarkable individuals exemplify how mineralogy has shaped our world today.