accumulate When samples preserve the issue of safety is of paramount importance if you do not want to end up with a lot of dust rather than a superb rock. Moreover, as the minerals represent something aesthetically beautiful to see it is important that we show the public how they can be seen from different angles, something that in a box for example, is very difficult.
So how do I maintain a collection of minerals of how to keep safe in addition to displaying the best way possible?
The question in a sense does not require further analysis, because as they say "everyone likes" because there are both forms of storage such as minerals on Earth, but there are some that are much safer than others, all depends on the combination of creativity, security and basic resources. In principle, to save our minerals in a box (cardboard, wood, etc ...) will only achieve that, due to friction that occurs between them, damaged and sometimes rupture, either a falling glass or simple transformation of a precious sample into a coarse powder. Despite this, there are ways to ensure the integrity of our signs in the boxes. The first thing is to wrap the pieces with a paper (towel nova) to avoid friction, but if you choose this form must be very cautious because sometimes unwrap and wrap to show whether parts or working with them.
can also take the simple and easy egg cartons to store our samples and offering safety at minimal cost.
Another form of storage of these organizers are plastic. They are sold in most stores dedicated to home and construction area. While not designed for the storage of minerals, are a practical alternative, low-cost . There are various sizes and capacities, on which we should be fine tuned as well could buy about 5 boxes to our collection soon realize that, in our 100 minerals for example, only about 20 fit in it.
Together with the organizers, there are individual cases in this case, are designed for the storage of minerals and that have a protective padding material (cotton or foam) and a space for a label for the basic data of the sample. A disadvantage of such cases is that only allow the storage of minerals small (approx 5x5) so if you have a giant quartz on your shelf, you could hardly keep it in one of these boxes.
The other way is for mineralogists with race. Consists of sample storage in an acrylic base, which also includes basic data recorded mineral, transforming the piece into a sample with elegance and formality. The problem is that the sample to be affixed to the acrylic (with silicone or other adhesives) loses mobility and an important observation angle, depending on the part used as support.
There is an alternative if you want to set the sample by an adhesive. There methacrylate pedestals designed to support the sample (set to measure the mineral) and do not need glue to secure. In Chile, so far, I've only found these bases in "Hobbyteca of Santiago at a price of 10 x $ 10,000
Finally, the best and most complete way to preserve our minerals is keeping in a glass case through which to assess their main characteristics. Also you can add lights to observe them better. If a window is also closed, is guaranteed to be free of dust and aesthetically speaking, I consider it the best way to keep a collection of this kind, though of course requires a major investment to carry it out.
Some General Considerations:
have to be careful when storing minerals of different chemical composition each other because their components can react when in contact with others. Some minerals react strongly to moisture, such as the Halite in wet traps water and then return it causing a puddle of water around it.
There are also radioactive minerals whose conservation requires an appropriate management to prevent contamination. So it is very necessary to know what we want to make up our shelves.
is not advisable to leave the minerals in the open because the weather elements can cause changes in them (I still remember a chalcopyrite after rain almost becomes a chrysocolla) ____________________________________________________________________
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by Steffan Giadach
So how do I maintain a collection of minerals of how to keep safe in addition to displaying the best way possible?
The question in a sense does not require further analysis, because as they say "everyone likes" because there are both forms of storage such as minerals on Earth, but there are some that are much safer than others, all depends on the combination of creativity, security and basic resources. In principle, to save our minerals in a box (cardboard, wood, etc ...) will only achieve that, due to friction that occurs between them, damaged and sometimes rupture, either a falling glass or simple transformation of a precious sample into a coarse powder. Despite this, there are ways to ensure the integrity of our signs in the boxes. The first thing is to wrap the pieces with a paper (towel nova) to avoid friction, but if you choose this form must be very cautious because sometimes unwrap and wrap to show whether parts or working with them.
can also take the simple and easy egg cartons to store our samples and offering safety at minimal cost.
Another form of storage of these organizers are plastic. They are sold in most stores dedicated to home and construction area. While not designed for the storage of minerals, are a practical alternative, low-cost . There are various sizes and capacities, on which we should be fine tuned as well could buy about 5 boxes to our collection soon realize that, in our 100 minerals for example, only about 20 fit in it. 
Together with the organizers, there are individual cases in this case, are designed for the storage of minerals and that have a protective padding material (cotton or foam) and a space for a label for the basic data of the sample. A disadvantage of such cases is that only allow the storage of minerals small (approx 5x5) so if you have a giant quartz on your shelf, you could hardly keep it in one of these boxes.
The other way is for mineralogists with race. Consists of sample storage in an acrylic base, which also includes basic data recorded mineral, transforming the piece into a sample with elegance and formality. The problem is that the sample to be affixed to the acrylic (with silicone or other adhesives) loses mobility and an important observation angle, depending on the part used as support. 
There is an alternative if you want to set the sample by an adhesive. There methacrylate pedestals designed to support the sample (set to measure the mineral) and do not need glue to secure. In Chile, so far, I've only found these bases in "Hobbyteca of Santiago at a price of 10 x $ 10,000
Finally, the best and most complete way to preserve our minerals is keeping in a glass case through which to assess their main characteristics. Also you can add lights to observe them better. If a window is also closed, is guaranteed to be free of dust and aesthetically speaking, I consider it the best way to keep a collection of this kind, though of course requires a major investment to carry it out.
Some General Considerations:
have to be careful when storing minerals of different chemical composition each other because their components can react when in contact with others. Some minerals react strongly to moisture, such as the Halite in wet traps water and then return it causing a puddle of water around it.
There are also radioactive minerals whose conservation requires an appropriate management to prevent contamination. So it is very necessary to know what we want to make up our shelves.
is not advisable to leave the minerals in the open because the weather elements can cause changes in them (I still remember a chalcopyrite after rain almost becomes a chrysocolla) ____________________________________________________________________
Posted
by Steffan Giadach
