The Collection
Explore the beauty of Sardinian minerals in our museum.
More than 100 specimens representing more than 40 mineral species are on display. Some panels illustrate the main properties and crystallogenesis of minerals.
The section is complemented by brief notes on the geology of Sardinia and the events that affected the development of mining activities.
Honey Barite - Barega (CA)
It is a property of barite (barium sulphate,BaSO4). Characterised by a honey-yellow or amber colour. A fairly common mineral in Sardinia. Barite has been mined mainly for industrial uses, but aesthetic varieties, such as honey-coloured, are also popular with mineral collectors.
Purple Fluorite - Murvonis (CA)
It is a very common mineral made up of calcium fluoride. It is one of the most prized varieties of Fluorite for its aesthetic beauty in Sardinia and is found in several deposits. .
Blu/Green Argonite - Iglesias (CA)
It is a mineral of the carbonate class, specifically a calcium carbonate. It is a very fascinating variety of Aragonite that is appreciated both as a collector’s item and in the field of crystal therapy. In Sardinia, it is not very common, but there may be particular finds especially in metalliferous mines, where other copper-based minerals are also present.
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