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Description: | The Geological Collections are a repository for worldwide research material of paleontological, mineralogical and lithographical nature that is the third largest in Scotland (National Audit). The palaeontology collection contains around 12,000 specimens and is strong in its representation of regional geology. Fossils, corals and bryozoa collected by HA Nicholson in the 19th century are a particular strength of the collection. Another significant holding is Triassic reptile material from fissure fillings in Carboniferous limestone in the Avon area of England (Fraser, 1982). A more recent acquisition is the Dr AG Lyon Collection of material from the internationally-renowned Early Devonian Rhynie chert. This acquisition forms an important part of current research being undertaken within the Geology Department. The mineral collection contains over 12,000 specimens with its foundation based on the Gordon Collection of around 3,000 specimens given to the University by the Rev. JM Gordon. The collection spans many Scottish localities as well as from around the world. Due to the length of time during which the collection was assembled, it now contains many specimens from locations which are now no longer accessible to researchers. The rock collection contains almost 9,000 specimens of worldwide origin but with strength in Scottish samples. The majority of the collection was assembled by TC Phemister (1902 - 1982) during the time he was Professor of Geology at Aberdeen. In comparison with the mineral collection a number of the localities of the rock collection are no longer assessable making this collection the only source for certain materials. Many of the samples are supported by associated thin sections and modern analytical data. All requests to view or to borrow from the Geology department should be made to the honorary curator.
Super collection: Geology Collection.
Sub-collection: Gordon Collection; G. Lyon Collection.
Objects: 30,000 samples various; see individual collections for further details. | Subjects: | Natural Science Gems Rocks Botany. Fossils Minerals | Source: | University of Aberdeen | Address: | King's College,
AB24 3FX | Contributor: | Acquisition details: The Department of Geology Aberdeen University; various see individual collections. | Identifier: | ABDUG:CLD01 | Relation: | ABDUA:CLD00 | Go to resource |
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