Crust Collection (page 6)

Internal structure of Mars, artwork C018 / 0288
Internal structure of Mars, cutaway artwork. Mars is a rocky planet. It has a partially molten core of iron and iron sulphides (central sphere)

Mars interior, artwork
Mars interior. Computer artwork showing the interior structure of the planet Mars. Current studies say its core consists primarily of iron with about 14-17% sulphur, and is about 1480 km in radius

Seismic tomography, diagram
Seismic tomography. Diagram showing how analysis of seismic waves generated by an earthquake can be used to locate and map underground structures within the Earth

Evolution of the Earth, artwork. The Earths internal structure is shown in the insets, with the corresponding state of the Earths crust across top

Devils Golf Course, Death Valley, USA
Devils Golf Course. Sunrise over Devils Golf Course, Death Valley, USA. The Devils Golf Course is a large salt pan on the floor of Death Valley

Continental and oceanic crust, artwork C016 / 3737
Continental and oceanic crust. Cutaway block artwork of the Earths crust (brown) at the edge of a continent. It is thinnest beneath the ocean (far right), thicker beneath the continent (centre)

Early Earths internal structure, artwork
Early Earths internal structure. Artwork of a hemispherical cross-section through the early Earth, with thin oceanic crust and formation of the first continental landmasses

Uvarovite garnets comprise of (calcium chromium silicate). They are characterized by their green colour and rounded crystals of either 12 or 24 faces

Rhodonite
A pink specimen of rhodonite (manganese iron magnesium calcium silicate). Rhodon is greek for rose. Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Diagrammatic section of the Earths crust
Fold-out plate from Geology and Mineralogy Considered with Reference to Natural Theology (1836) by William Buckland

Scorodite comprises of (hydrated zinc arsenate) and is characterized by brownish-green crystals. Specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Variscite
A rare, bluish green, mineral, found in aluminum-rich rocks. Variscite comprises of (hydrated aluminum phosphate)

Realgar comprises of (arsenic sulphide). It is also known as ruby sulphur and is a rare non-metallic sulphide mineral. Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Section through the Earths crust
Section showing the two main types of the Earths crust: oceanic and continental

Diagram showing the Earths interior
Crust - continents 35km, oceans 6km. Mantle - peridotite 2900km. Outer core - iron (liquid) 2000km. Inner core - iron (solid) 1370km

Chondrodite
Chondrolite comprises of (magnesium iron silicate fluoride hydroxide) and often occurs in a granular form in crystalline limestones. Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Volcanic Activity
Block diagram showing various types of volcanic activity. One of a series of diagrams (including image numbers 185 to 190) showing volcanic activity

Igneous activity
A block diagram depicting various types of igneous activity. Fig 65 from The Story of the Earth (1977), a Geological Museum booklet

Augelite comprises of (aluminum phosphate hydroxide). This specimen has well developed semi-transparent crystals and is from the Natural History Museum, London

Amethyst, baryte dioptase, rhodochrosite
Amethyst, purple crystals from India. Baryte, long yellow prisms from Cumbria. Dioptase, green lustrous crusts from Namibia. Rhodochrosite, pink crystals on quartz

Origin of Gem Minerals
A diagram showing cross sections through the earths continental crust to a depth of 40kms. Many gemstones form within the crust at different levels and at different temperatures

Oceanic and continental crust
A cross section of the Earths surface showing the continental crust on the left and oceanic crust on the right. Beneath the surface layer lies the Basaltic layer (in green) and the Mantle (in grey)

Celestine

Beryl
Deposits of the green variety of beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate) known as emerald. Specimens oginally from Ekatrinberg, Russia, now at the Natural History Museum, London

Arabian desert
The expansive salt flats of the Arabian desert, sabkha

Utah. USA. Pressure ridges in salt crust. Bonneville Salt Flats. Silver Island Mountains in distance. Great Salt Lake Desert. Great Basin

Advertisement from an American magazine, 1956
CHEF BOYARDEE AD, 1956. Advertisement from an American magazine, 1956

DESCARTES: GEOLOGY, 1644. Diagram from Rene Descartes Principia Philosophiae, 1644, depicting his theory of the development of mountains and oceans; the layers include the earths crust (E), air (F)

Salt flat with drying and expanding salt crystals, lowest point below sea level on continent, Badwater Basin, Death Valley N.P. California, U.S.A. april

Crust of halite salt crystal formations on saltpan, Devils Golf Course, Death Valley N. P
Crust of halite salt crystal formations on saltpan, Devils Golf Course, Death Valley N.P. Mojave Desert, California, U.S.A. april

Mrs Bobbity and neighbours with policeman
Mrs Bobbity and neighbours tell the policeman what has happened, and he takes notes. Jack Sparrow, perched on a lamp post, calls out that its the cat who should be prosecuted! Date: 1937

Jack Sparrow perched on step, moth flutters past
Jack Sparrow perches on a step, dejected at not finding any food for his family. A moth flutters past. Date: 1937

Boys playing cricket
The boys play cricket, ignoring Jack Sparrows request for help. Date: 1937

Mrs Bobbity in her garden, looking up at the sparrows and their nest. Date: 1937

Frontispiece, Mrs Bobbity standing at the tea table
Frontispiece design showing Mrs Bobbity standing at the table, getting the tea ready. Date: 1937

The raven refuses to help Jack Sparrow, and calls him a rascal. Date: 1937

Boys with bats and stumps frighten the birds away
Boys with bats and stumps, on their way to play cricket, frighten the cockerel and his family away. Date: 1937

A cockerel catches the moth, watched by his hen and chicks. Jack Sparrow misses out again. Date: 1937

Jack Sparrow looking for moths in the ivy on the back garden wall. Date: 1937

Koko the Pekinese dog with Jack Sparrow -- unfortunately Kokos bowl is empty. Date: 1937

Child plays with straw, mother comes running
The child loses interest in chasing Jack Sparrow, and sits down to play with some straw instead. Her mother comes running, to take her back home. Date: 1937

Two sparrows collecting grass seeds
Two sparrows, Jack and Jennie, collecting grass seeds to feed their five chicks. Date: 1937

Mrs Bobbity shaking out her tablecloth at the back door. A crust of bread flies out. Date: 1937

Jack and Jennie Sparrow on the roof above their nest, discussing the problem of the cat preventing them from getting to the crust. Date: 1937

Jack Sparrow sitting on the garden wall, ready to hop down for crumbs. Date: 1937

People coming out to see what is happening
Mrs Bobbity and her neighbours coming out to see what is happening -- the van driver gets hold of Dobbin. Date: 1937

Jack Sparrow asks the tame raven for help
Jack Sparrow asks the tame raven (who is an excellent mimic) for help -- if he can make a sound like milk being poured into a saucer, he might be able to get the cat to move away from the crust

Jack Sparrow asking the horse for a few grains of corn. Unfortunately he is too late -- there is nothing left in the bag. Date: 1937

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"Exploring the Depths: Unveiling Earth's Crust and Subterranean Mysteries" Delving into the layers of our planet, we uncover Earth's crust, a fascinating realm that holds secrets untold. From its fiery core to subterranean lakes and rivers, this cross-section engraving from Athanasius Kircher's Mundus subeterraneus (1664) reveals a captivating world beneath our feet. Intriguingly, even in the realm of card games, suffragettes made their mark with "The Game of Suffragette. " As theatre managers and Queen Victoria engage in animated discussions on women's rights, they challenge societal norms through strategic gameplay. While some mysteries lie deep within the earth, others can be found closer to home. Take Starry Gazey Pie from Mousehole, Cornwall—a culinary marvel where fish heads poke out from a pastry crust as if gazing at the stars above. A whimsical delight for both locals and visitors alike. Speaking of crumbs and delights, two birds eagerly await their share on a title page—symbolizing anticipation for tasty morsels or perhaps metaphorically representing something more profound. Meanwhile, in Knavesborough—an enchanting land filled with charm—we witness pastry making techniques passed down through generations. Slitting tops and adding decorative touches to pies were meticulous acts that transformed simple dough into edible works of art. And let us not forget about bread—the staple food that nourishes us all. From sourdough bread bowls to three seed loaves bursting with flavor and texture variations galore; homemade breads bring warmth to our homes while connecting us to centuries-old traditions. As we journey through these diverse facets of "crust, " whether it be exploring geological wonders or savoring culinary creations like Starry Gazey Pie or artisanal breads—it becomes clear that there is much more than meets the eye when it comes to this seemingly simple word.