Arizona Mineral and Mining Museum in Phoenix, AZ is a fascinating place which commemorates the mining industry which was the backbone of the state. In fact, the state is the leader in non-fuel minerals in the nation. This museum can trace its roots back to the first fair held in 1884 Arizona. They had an excellent mineral exhibit that was the best in the world back then and now they have only gotten better.
If you are in the least bit interested in rocks and minerals, then the Arizona Mineral and Mining Museum is a great place to visit. Over 3,000 displays full of mining relics, minerals, fossils and rocks can be viewed. There are some spectacular minerals full of color that were collected from the copper mines of Arizona. If you want to see something truly remarkable, the huge eight foot tall specimen of copper native to the area can be seen. There is also a large quartz geode full of sparkling facets.
Other exhibits that will capture the eye include minerals and rocks that have been totally smoothed and carved or fashioned into jewelry, utensils, bowls and more. You will definitely see many specimens from the local Arizona area. You will want to stop in the Arizona Mineral and Mining Museum gift shop for your requisite souvenirs of rocks and minerals to take home to remember your visit. They have a lovely selection for sale that is appropriate for kids all the way up to the serious collector enthusiasts. Be sure to examine the locomotive and ore cars out for display just outside the museum too!
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