Student Examining Mineral Specimens Under Microscope, San Francisco State College (Updated three months ago)

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A student uses a microscope to examine mineral specimens in a laboratory at San Francisco State College, with additional samples and reference materials arranged on the work surface. In the background, another individual studies specimens from a labeled mineral collection, illustrating practical instruction in geology and mineral identification.

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Added to SFSU Over the Years on July 31, 2026.

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  • Identifier: TP-ATA-1857
  • Context: <ul> <li data-start="139" data-end="191">Front Left (on the desk, next to the microscope):&nbsp;Likely Amethyst</li> <li data-start="139" data-end="191">Center Right (massive chunk):&nbsp;Likely Amazonite or Chrysocolla</li> <li data-start="139" data-end="191">Right Side (layered, banded with white):&nbsp;Likely Malachite or possibly Azurite-Malachite combo</li> <li data-start="139" data-end="191">Center next to the massive rock:&nbsp;Likely Iron-rich rock or possibly Goethite</li> <li data-start="139" data-end="191">Next to the Amethyst:&nbsp;Likely Serpentine or Variscite</li> </ul> <p>These are well-known <strong data-start="1247" data-end="1280">educational display specimens</strong>, especially in 1950s&ndash;70s mineralogy or geology labs.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Credits:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Some technical descriptions and historical interpretations were developed with the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI language model by OpenAI.</p>
  • Geographic Coverage: San Francisco, CA
  • Type: Still Image
  • Format: Negative
  • Source: San Francisco State University Archives
  • Rights: Public

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