Plate 24 from Mineralogie
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Plate 24 from Mineralogie
Mine de Fer grise de Saxe Coloree gorge de Pigeon. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.5 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines
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Crystal Fl 1769 Francois Louis Swebach Desfontaines Geological Geology Mineral Mineralogie Mineralogy Observation Recuille De Mineralogie Specimen Study Swebach Desfontaines Plate 24
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Plate 24 from Mineralogie, or the Complete Recueil of Mineralogy by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines, features a captivating illustration of a mineral specimen identified as the Gray Iron Ore of Saxony, with a distinctive pigeon's beak shape. This exquisite print, published in volume 5 of the work in 1790, showcases the meticulous attention to detail that characterized Desfontaines' mineralogical studies. The Gray Iron Ore of Saxony, also known as Magnetite, is a mineral composed primarily of iron oxide. Its unique shape, resembling the beak of a pigeon, is a result of its formation in narrow veins or layers within the earth. The mineral's dark, metallic luster and magnetic properties have long made it a subject of fascination for geologists and mineral collectors. Desfontaines' observation and documentation of this mineral specimen were crucial contributions to the field of mineralogy during the late 18th century. His work, which included the publication of numerous plates illustrating various mineral species, helped advance the scientific understanding of minerals and their properties. This particular plate, with its intricately detailed painting, offers a glimpse into the world of mineralogy during this period. The illustration invites the viewer to study the specimen closely, to appreciate its unique features and to learn from the observations of Desfontaines and his contemporaries. The plate serves as a testament to the importance of careful observation and documentation in the pursuit of scientific knowledge.
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