International Fair of Minerals, Gemstones and Fossils at the UC Science Museum
The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m
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Sara Machado - FCTUC
24 november, 2022≈ 2 min read
The Science Museum of the University of Coimbra (UC) hosts the 28th edition of the International Fair of Minerals, Gemstones and Fossils from the 25th to the 27th of November. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., its is free and celebrates the geodiversity of our planet.
Organised by the Department of Earth Sciences of the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the UC, it includes national and international showcases which present minerals, precious gemstones, fossils, educational materials and handcrafted jewellery and craftwork.
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