@EmilyCBrown

Assistant Curator of Earth Systems @NtlMuseumsScot. Secretary @ScottishGeology. Gemmologist. Rock person. She/Her. All views are my own.

 Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined October 2016
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Radial aggregates of silvery metallic needle-like crystals on a brown-grey matrix. Cartoon eyes have been drawn on the mineral aggregates to make them look like the soot sprites from Spirited Away.

ALT Radial aggregates of silvery metallic needle-like crystals on a brown-grey matrix. Cartoon eyes have been drawn on the mineral aggregates to make them look like the soot sprites from Spirited Away.

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The Castle St and Frederick St prints of the "Lost Drawings" depict rocks that haven’t been exposed for hundreds of years! You can get the set of 10 Edinburgh prints, in exchange for a donation to our #DeepTimeTrail crowdfunder: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/siccar-p…
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Check out our Trustee Gemma's recent blog on the planned #DeepTimeTrail tinyurl.com/5aukhv3z In it she explores how we can responsibly and creatively curate engagement opportunities in the field itself Donate to the Deep Time Trail today: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/siccar-p…
Sketch of the field relationships between rock units at Siccar Point. Completed in pencil by Sir James Hall.

ALT Sketch of the field relationships between rock units at Siccar Point. Completed in pencil by Sir James Hall.

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Join geologist John Robson on an excursion to the SSSI site at Dob’s Linn! 5th October, 11-2, Grey Mare’s Tail, NTS Car Park
Zoomed out view of a waterfall at Dob’s Linn

ALT Zoomed out view of a waterfall at Dob’s Linn

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Join Mull geologists John Faithfull and James Westland for an evening talk and chat about the geology of the Mull Volcano! Saturday 4th October, 19:00-21:00 in Salen Church Centre.
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Did you know that Midlothian was once a tropical swamp? Join Mark Wilkinson for a short walk in Roslin Glen to learn about its coal deposits. 🪨
A person stands next to a river. Behind the river is a rocky cliff face showing different sedimentary layers of various thicknesses and textures.

ALT A person stands next to a river. Behind the river is a rocky cliff face showing different sedimentary layers of various thicknesses and textures.

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Siccar Point is one of the most important geoheritage sites in the world; we think visitors deserve to hear why. Help us install a Deep Time Trail - donate to the Crowdfunder now. crowdfunder.co.uk/siccar-poi… youtu.be/OeHsVJiO9gE

Building the James Hutton Deep Time Trail

We are raising vital funds for a new Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point to celebrate the life and legacy of James Hutton for his Tercentenary.

crowdfunder.co.uk
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The Scottish Geology Festival kicks off in 6 DAYS with our launch event 🌋 Volcanoes in our Neighbourhood 🔥 Join a panel of scientists and artists for presentations and discussions on how volcanoes influence our lives 📅 Mon 1st Sept, 6 -8pm @ Hunterian Museum, Glasgow
The Island of Staffa, a volcanic island showing distinct basalt columns.

ALT The Island of Staffa, a volcanic island showing distinct basalt columns.

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Do you have an idea for #ScotGeolFest25? We're now accepting event proposals! We're looking for events that inspire, inform, and entertain, and which are themed around Scotland's amazing geology If you have an idea, or want to be involved then please get in touch
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📸 Nickeline from Wanlockhead Nickeline is a rare secondary arsenide mineral which has been found in the dumps at New Glencrieff Mine. Nickeline is rarely used as a Ni ore as the arsenic content makes smelting difficult. #MineralMonday #ScottishGeology
Blobs of a brassy mineral in a white matrix. The brassy mineral has a pink tinge and a metallic lustre.

ALT Blobs of a brassy mineral in a white matrix. The brassy mineral has a pink tinge and a metallic lustre.

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17th February 2025 — Montrose
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📸 Chalcopyrite from Wanlockhead Chalcopyrite is a common copper ore, though it doesn't occur in workable quantities in Scotland. At Wanlockhead it's likely the first mineral to form from the ore-bearing fluid which made the lead deposits there. #MineralMonday #ScottishGeology
Chalcopyrite crystals on a white rock matrix. The crystals are spherical masses of crystals. Some crystal faces are visible where they reflect the light, but these are poorly formed crystals more closely resembling spheres. The spheres are distinct in places but in others they occur so close together as to form one large mass, particularly in the bottom right of the specimen. The crystals are a golden-yellow colour, though most are tarnished to also show blues, greens and purples.

ALT Chalcopyrite crystals on a white rock matrix. The crystals are spherical masses of crystals. Some crystal faces are visible where they reflect the light, but these are poorly formed crystals more closely resembling spheres. The spheres are distinct in places but in others they occur so close together as to form one large mass, particularly in the bottom right of the specimen. The crystals are a golden-yellow colour, though most are tarnished to also show blues, greens and purples.

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Just a reminder that there is a brighter side to social media! You can find us on Bluesky, where we'll soon be sharing exclusive #ScottishGeology content 🏞️ See you there! bsky.app/profile/scottishgeo…
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