The Gargoti/Flint Minerals Museum
So Folks,The wait is over, A Natural History Museum has finally arrived in India.Just two months back I visited 'The Gargoti(Flint) Minerals Museum' in Sinnar(30-40 Kms from Nasik).
This museum houses the collection of Zeolites & rated as one of the best museum in the world for Zeolites.Even Smithsonian Museum of Natural History (USA) doesn't have the collection of Zeolites of this caliber!
What is Zeolite?
Intro:-Zeolites are microporous crystalline solids with well defined rich structures.Many occur naturally as minerals & are extensively mined in many parts of the world.
Application:-are used in water softening & purification,Agriculture,
construction,Decoration purpose....
Cost:-Some of the Zeolites are more precious than Diamonds!!
It is also an authentic fact that Zeolites found in Deccan Traps(A flood Basalt quarry in India) are of superior quality than any other part of the world!! Hurray!!!
Get Ready For The Tour To This Museum
The next few moments I will be taking you through the mesmerizing journey through the alluring beauty of Gargoti/Flint Museum.....But the spell-bounding beauty & ora around this Unique museum has to be seen to be believed...
Entrance:-
At its grand entrance we are welcomed by a tall statue of Mother India.This is a marvelous piece of art which casts a splendid charm on all of us....Indeed a personify beauty.............
Just above this statue there is a dome.The inner side of this dome has a vibrant map of drifting Indian Subcontinent.This is a reality/geographical fact.Yes,it simulates the Theory Of Continental Drifts..........
Floors:-
Museum has got two floors...Ground & First Floor....Let's first take virtual walk through first floor...
First Floor:-
This floor has a 'Prestige Gallery'.As we stand in this prestige gallery,the intricacy heightens,artistry increases & brilliance intensifies as this gallery houses some of the choosy collections of Gargoti Mineral Museum......
Within this prestige gallery there is a Parliament House.Hold on,it's not a real parliament house but it's been designed on the lines of Indian Parliament...
Parliament House:-
This parliament houses the collection mostly from other parts of the world & gives us a holistic view on the world of minerals...
Ground Floor/Deccan Plateau:-
This floor has got some of the most rare Minerals from India..This floor displays 1700 rare specimens & intricate Zeolites from all around the world...The most significant feature of this section is that it has two full shelves totally dedicated to Calcite & Canvancite as it is very apparent these are the precious treasures of the great Deccan Plateau of India.You should visit the Museum to experience the sheen & beauty of these minerals..I must have been blessed with visual treat as I saw numerous Minerals in their purest form...
Minerals & their Metaphysical Significance:-
Whether these minerals are from India or abroad they are at their natural best.Their feminine beauty is so radient that it oozes positive energy.Basically we all human beings have potent cosmic energy within us but generally we have the inclination of getting it from outside.But each of these minerals has its own individuality & separate energy reserve.These Minerals are composed of number of Zeolites which possess welding energies.This energy justifies their Metaphysical significance...........
Sell Counter:-
Wanna buy some of the Minerals?Yes,you can buy some precious stones & mineral bits from this counter.Whether it's funky jewellery or mementos for your loved one,this shop has it all.........I bought one stone tree worth of 250/-!!...
Website:-
The Museum has got its own website.Don't forget to check the images of these precious Minerals & Zeolites at,
http://www.gargoti.com
After amazing display of around 1700 rare specimen from a total
collection of 15 million stones,Gargoti reveals breath taking beauty of minerals in their purest form.....................Indeed an experience to be cherished...atleast for me it was!
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