Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie
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The Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie is a part of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle
in Paris
. It is found in the Jardin des Plantes
. The gallery displays a collection of crystals gemstones
and minerals “parmi les plus anciennes et les plus prestigieuses du monde” (amongst the best in the world).
The collection began in 1625, when minerals with medicinal
properties were deposited in "le droguier du jardin royal des plantes médicinales"". Thereafter, the collection was enriched on the orders of Louis XIV and it has been on public display since 1745. There are approximately 600 000 specimens.
Muséum national d'histoire naturelle
The Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle is the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, France.- History :The museum was formally founded on 10 June 1793, during the French Revolution...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
. It is found in the Jardin des Plantes
Jardin des Plantes
The Jardin des Plantes is the main botanical garden in France. It is one of seven departments of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. It is situated in the 5ème arrondissement, Paris, on the left bank of the river Seine and covers 28 hectares .- Garden plan :The grounds of the Jardin des...
. The gallery displays a collection of crystals gemstones
Gemstone
A gemstone or gem is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments...
and minerals “parmi les plus anciennes et les plus prestigieuses du monde” (amongst the best in the world).
The collection began in 1625, when minerals with medicinal
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
properties were deposited in "le droguier du jardin royal des plantes médicinales"". Thereafter, the collection was enriched on the orders of Louis XIV and it has been on public display since 1745. There are approximately 600 000 specimens.