Geological collection
Geological collection
The most complete geological regional collection in Thuringia has existed since 1779 and comprises about 50,000 objects. The rocks, minerals and fossils have been collected since the 18th century.
Titelbild Geologische Sammlung
Image: IGWIn the stratigraphic collection, 15 showcases provide an overview of the development of the earth and life. Several small showcases provide information about the geological structure of Thuringia. The collection is intensively used for the education of students of geosciences and biogeosciences.
Publications (selection)
- Hempel, G. (2000): The history of the Department of Geology at the Friedrich Schiller University after World War 2. Geowiss. Mitt. of Thuringia, Beih. 9:21-56. Weimar
- Voigt, T. & Lützner, H. (2006): The geological collection of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Beitr. Geol. Thuringia, N. F. 13:83-89.
- Voigt, T. (2009): Geological Collection. In: Lorke, A. (ed): Treasures of the university - The scientific collections of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Light thoughts, texts for the Jena university anniversary. Vol. 4: 33-44.