Christmas Mineral Exhibition Opens at “Earth and Man” National Museum

Culture 6 December 2024 15:35

Seventy exhibitors will participate in the annual Christmas exhibition of minerals, gems, and fossils at the “Earth and Man” National Museum from December 6 to 8, organizers announced, CE Report quotes BTA

Visitors can explore and purchase processed gemstones, decorative stones, and unique products. Collectors will find rare minerals from Bulgarian deposits and exceptional specimens from around the globe, including South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Pakistan, Brazil, and more.

The museum first hosted the Sofia International Exhibition of Minerals in 1991. Over the years, the event has expanded into the "Days of Minerals," held three times annually—for Easter, Christmas, and the Sofia International Exhibition in October. These events attract individual collectors, companies, mining enterprises, and academic institutions.

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Christmas Mineral Exhibition Opens at “Earth and Man” National Museum

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