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Museo di Mineralogia

Minerals, Precious Stones & More

5 Piazzale Aldo Moro
Rome, Rome
00185

Neighborhood: San Giovanni - Termini - Colle Oppio - San Lorenzo

Nearest Train: Policlinico

Phone: +39 06 4991 4887
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The Mineralogy Museum is housed in the University but can be visited even by children. There are more than 5,000 minerals on display, including famous diamonds, precious jewels, fluorescent, opaque and strange stones. Guided tours are available on request. Admission: Free.

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Associated Events
La Dactyleotheca
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
9:30AM
The Dactyleotheca is a collection of 388 precious stones embedded in gold and silver rings. The earliest catalogs on these stones was found in the 18th century, which mentions 277 stones. The stones in this museum are arranged in a matrix, in order of their size and cuts on them.

Marmi Antichi
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
9:30AM
Visit the Marmi Antichi, a permanent collection of antique marbles— to see the beautiful treasure drawn ages ago from the earth. Romans have long used stones for various reasons and you can witness it all at the Mineral Museum in Rome. For some owning these stones was a matter of luxury and till date it has not lost its charm.


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