Collection: MINERALS

Minerals are solid, natural, inorganic substances with a defined chemical composition, which have a specific crystalline structure. They are the basic components of rocks and are formed through geological processes such as magma crystallization, sedimentation or transformations under pressure and temperature inside the Earth. Minerals have characteristic physical and chemical properties, such as color, hardness, luster, density and crystalline form, which allow their identification and classification. They are essential for various human activities, from construction to the manufacture of advanced technologies.