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Scotland in Stone: A Crystal Chronicle of Earth’s Memory

#hellohalloween Tucked into a quiet corner of the National Museum of Scotland, the Earth Story gallery glows with geological poetry. Here, crystals shimmer like frozen lightning, minerals bloom in unexpected hues, and stones speak in the language of time. Each specimen is a marvel: amethyst spires with violet fire, copper-rich malachite swirling in green waves, and quartz clusters that catch the light like ancient chandeliers. The colors are not just beautiful—they’re elemental. Born from pressure, heat, and patience. Scotland’s own geological tapestry is proudly woven into the display: Highland schists, volcanic agates, and fossil-rich sandstones that whisper of prehistoric seas and tectonic drama.
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