Raquel Alonso-Perez Talk for the Tucson Gem & Fine Mineral Show 2025

Raquel Alonso-Perez’s talk, ‘Harvard Insights on Tsumeb: A Recent Update’, will explore the remarkable mineralogical diversity of Tsumeb, Namibia – one of the world’s most renowned mineral localities.

Focusing on key specimens from Harvard’s Tsumeb Mineral Collection, the presentation will highlight various ongoing projects led by the Mineralogical and Geological Museum at Harvard (MGMH) team. Additionally, it will provide updates on the Tsumeb Mine Notebook website (https://tmn.fas.harvard.edu/), a digital initiative by Harvard that serves as an extensive encyclopedia of Tsumeb mineralogy.

This website enhances research opportunities and public engagement by offering detailed specimen records, high-quality images, and educational resources. It aims to promote global accessibility to these significant mineralogical treasures.

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