Samples by Date (1670)

These are all my samples listed in order of acquisition, newest first. Check back to see new samples as they are added.

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Lead type.
Source: David Eisenman
Contributor: David Eisenman
Acquired: 15 January, 2006
Price: Donated
Size: 1"
Purity: >80%

Stein.
Source: eBay seller doodad60
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 15 January, 2006
Price: $20
Size: 5"
Purity: <5%

Lump. (External Sample)
Location: Anonymous
Photographed: 15 January, 2006
Size: 0.2"
Purity: >90%

Trinitite.
Source: Ian Brown
Contributor: Ian Brown
Acquired: 13 January, 2006
Price: Donated
Size: 1"
Composition: Si O₂

Real diamond. (External Sample)
Location: Christopher's Fine Jewelry
Photographed: 12 January, 2006
Size: 0.25"
Purity: >99.9%

Sphere.
Source: eBay seller ohioidustrialsurplus
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 10 January, 2006
Price: $66
Size: 1.25"
Purity: 99%

Aerogel.
Source: eBay seller oboyoberta
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 5 January, 2006
Price: $37.50
Size: 1"
Composition: Si O₂

St. Louis Arch tram cable.
Source: St. Louis Arch Gift Shop
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 5 January, 2006
Price: $50
Size: 9"
Purity: >90%

Random native copper.
Source: Unknown
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 1 January, 2006
Price: $2.50
Size: 1"
Composition: Cu

Lump.
Source: Ethan Currens
Contributor: Ethan Currens
Acquired: 23 December, 2005
Price: Donated
Size: 1"
Purity: 99.9%

Bumper plating T-nut.
Source: Anonymous
Contributor: Anonymous
Acquired: 20 December, 2005
Price: Donated
Size: 4"
Purity: 99.9%

Penny skeleton.
Source: Niels Carlson
Contributor: Niels Carlson
Acquired: 20 December, 2005
Price: Donated
Size: 0.5"
Purity: >98%
Sample Group: Coins

Foundry ingot.
Source: eBay seller hallmarkmetals
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 20 December, 2005
Price: $10/pound
Size: 14"
Purity: 99.99%

Museum-grade sample.
Source: Theodore Gray
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 15 December, 2005
Price: See Listing
Size: 4"
Purity: >99%
Sample Group: RGB Samples

Bismuth Formerly world's largest crystal

Formerly world's largest crystal.
Source: eBay seller kskt4
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 15 December, 2005
Price: $300
Size: 4"
Purity: 99.99%

Crystal ring.
Source: Theodore Gray
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 14 December, 2005
Price: Donated
Size: 1"
Purity: >99.99%
Sample Group: RGB Samples

Atomium souvenir.
Source: eBay seller tnp5659
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 10 December, 2005
Price: $40
Size: 3"
Purity: >90%

Student sample.
Source: Jason Stainer
Contributor: Jason Stainer
Acquired: 10 December, 2005
Price: Donated
Size: 0.25"
Purity: >98%

Atomium beer.
Source: Chris Carlson
Contributor: Chris Carlson
Acquired: 1 December, 2005
Price: Donated
Size: 7"
Purity: 0%

Damascus steel (modern).
Source: Michael Z. Williamson
Contributor: Michael Z. Williamson
Acquired: 1 December, 2005
Price: Donated
Size: 2.5"
Purity: >90%