Permineralized Sparklewood - 7.474" historic-places-faces The cargo hold of the

The cargo hold of the Lusitania held other passengers as well: 4

Above: Copper Crystal specimen in hand

Dracula (1897) This specimen is a vial of earth from Cetatea Poenari

Please Note: This specimen first appeared in the Third Edition of the Mini Museum (MM3)

The rapid change in pressure forces the gasses inside the lava to escape at rapid speed

Permineralized Sparklewood - 7.474" historic-places-faces The cargo hold of theSparklewood is our fancy name for the glimmering, fossilized wood that comes from deposits near Zwenkau, Germany. It is truly a sight to behold and it comes in two distinct forms: Mummified and Permineralized. The Permineralized form is infused with so many druzy crystal inclusions that they shimmer in the light, while the Mummified form exhibits a deeper color that is subtle and contemplative. Both forms are incredibly light and beautiful. This