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Garnet-bearing rock
Garnet-bearing rock, collected at Karin Hill, Neilgherries, India by Dr Benza c.1837. NHM specimen number: BM 867
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This stunning photograph showcases a garnet-bearing rock specimen, collected from Karin Hill in the Neilgherries region of India during the nineteenth century by Dr. Benza. The image, now held at the Natural History Museum in London under the specimen number BM 867, offers a glimpse into the rich mineralogical discoveries made during the Victorian era. The rock, set against a pristine white background, reveals an array of garnets, the red silicate minerals scattered throughout the orthosilicate matrix. Garnets are a group of silicate minerals that exhibit a wide range of colors, from deep red to green, yellow, and even blue. This particular specimen is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the mineral world. The garnets in this rock are classified as nesosilicates, meaning they have a single silicon atom in their crystal structure. The orthosilicate matrix, on the other hand, is composed of silica minerals with a regular, orderly arrangement of silicon and oxygen atoms. The photograph, taken in a studio setting, highlights the intricacies of the garnet-bearing rock, revealing its unique characteristics and the meticulous work of the collector, Dr. Benza. The image transports us back to the 19th century, a time when the pursuit of knowledge in geology and mineralogy was a source of great fascination and discovery. This garnet-bearing rock from the Neilgherries in India is a captivating reminder of the rich mineralogical heritage of Asia and the Victorian era's significant contributions to the field of geology.
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