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Science Exhibition

Rubies

At The Harvard Museum of Natural History

Baldwin, Cambridge

💎"the collection of minerals and gemstones... beautiful up close"
🌸Don't miss the famous Glass Flowers upstairs
🕘Arrive at 9am for a quiet visit, busy by noon

Ever seen a gem glow? This intimate Harvard exhibit explores rubies inside and out, from the chromium that makes them red to the ultraviolet light that sets them blazing crimson.

Gemstones & minerals
Intimate exhibit
Science of color
UV glow display

Monday, November 2, 9:00 AM

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  • Gemstones & minerals
  • Intimate exhibit
  • Science of color
  • UV glow display
  • The Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Baldwin
  • Cambridge

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