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University of Aberdeen, Geological Collections
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Department of Geology & Petroleum Geology
Meston Building
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3UE
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Collection details
Natural Sciences
Facilities
Parking: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01224 273448
General information (Fax)
:
01224 272785
E-mail
:
museums@abdn.ac.uk
Website
:
www.abdn.ac.uk/museums
Open
Permanent displays within the Department of Geology & Petroleum Geology, King's College by appointment during normal working hours
Closed
Saturday & Sunday, public holidays
Admission charges
Free
Description
The Geological Collections are a repository for research material of palaeontological, mineralogical and lithological nature. Numbering around 32,000 specimens, worldwide in scope. Fossil corals and bryozoa are a particular strength of the collection. Another significant holding is Triassic reptile material from fissure fillings in Carboniferous Limestone in the Avon area of England. The rock collection is worldwide in origin, but its particular strength lies in its speciments from northern Scotland. This collection is of increasing value in that many localities are no longer available for collecting and it is believed that the University is the only source of certain material.
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Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Facilities
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities
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