Masterpieces of the Mineral World

The HMNS collection of natural mineral crystals is the finest in the world. Now, these treasures are featured in resplendent photographs that amaze both the connoisseur of beauty and the student of natural history. Co-written by curator and HMNS president, Joel Bartsch.

The collection of natural mineral crystals housed at the Houston Museum of Natural Science is the finest and best known in the world. Now the treasures of this singular collection are shown in resplendent photographs that will seduce both the connoisseur of beauty and the student of natural history.