Geology & minerals
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Time written in stone

Geology & minerals

Rocks, minerals and landforms tell the creation of the region across timescales far beyond human life.

01Ύλη
02Κρύσταλλοι
03Γεωχρόνος

Inside the ecosystem

Observe the relationships,
not isolated specimens.

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Rocks

Sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous materials record different geological processes.

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Minerals

Colour, hardness, lustre and crystal structure help identify specimens.

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Geology and life

Soil, water, vegetation and human uses depend on the geological foundation.

The ecosystem presented inside the museum: Geology & minerals

From landscape to gallery

Find this story
inside the museum.

The museum’s authentic dioramas connect specimens with their habitats and help visitors read the ecosystem as a whole.

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