Exhibitions

Synthetic (Man-Made) Crystals

May 11, 1973 – December 31, 1973

National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC

Ground Floor, Foyer Hall

See on map Floor Plan

Visit a spectacularly colorful exhibit explaining the role of these newly developed materials, the technology that produces them and their relationship to natural materials. Some of the largest and finest cut man-made gems are displayed along with natural gems.