by sysadmin | Dec 7, 2015 | Blog
– Mount Elgon, Uganda. 3″ long Mount Elgon is an extinct shield volcano situated on the border between Kenya and Uganda. It is the oldest and largest solitary volcano in East Africa, covering an area of around 3500 km² (map). The nepheline tuff-beds on the...
by sysadmin | Mar 4, 2015 | Blog
Opalized limb- Megyaszó, Hungary. Miocene epoch. (Lower Pannon) 9″ long 4″ diameter. Megyaszó in Eastern Hungary has long been known for its opalized wood. Megyaszó is about 12 miles from the nearest town, Szerencs, somewhat separated from the main chain...
by sysadmin | Feb 26, 2015 | Blog
Yesterday was an exciting day for the LGF Foundation. We took part in our first STEAM event at the Chandler Sunset Library. (STEAM is short for science, technology, engineering, art and math.) It was a lot of fun being able to share the collection and the kids were...
by sysadmin | Feb 23, 2015 | Blog
Don’t forget about our upcoming free, fun event at the Chandler Public Library. On February 25, 2015 we will be a part of the Steam ( science, technology, engineering, art and math) program at the Chandler Public Library, Sunset Branch. Join us for a special...
by sysadmin | Feb 23, 2015 | Blog
Boleite on Gypsum matrix- Amelia Mine, Boleo, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Specimen is 7.5 cm across, Boleite cube is 5mm across. Boleite is a complex halide mineral with formula: KPb26Ag9Cu24(OH)48Cl62. It was first described in 1891 as an oxychloride mineral. It is...
