Name: Illustrated Puzzle - 19th-Century British Mineralogy
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Illustrated Puzzle - 19th-Century British Mineralogy

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We extend Darwin's identity as a naturalist, geologist, and biologist to this point.

By utilizing diverse biological elements such as plants and minerals, the elegant aspects of science are presented.

Emphasizing lifestyle and echoing Darwin's *On the Origin of Species*, it makes one feel as if they are on the Beagle.

Embracing the spirit of Darwin, prepare for a journey on the Beagle filled with unknowns!

The 19th century was an era of great development in natural sciences and taxonomy, with mineralogy, botany, and zoology becoming widely popular in illustrated form.

Many scientists at the time were also artists, and hand-drawn illustrations became the earliest tools for popularizing science.

This jigsaw puzzle is based on the 19th-century publication "Mineralogical".

It is adapted from "Chart" and is a collage of history and knowledge.

Science trivia:

On December 13, 1795, a 56-pound meteorite fell in a quarry in England.

The landowner suspected it might have come from the moon, so he entrusted this rare, multicolored mineral to James Solby.

A scholar with expertise in natural history and scientific illustration.

Solby documented the characteristics of what would later be known as the "Yorkshire Meteorite" in detail in his five-volume handbook of British mineralogy.

However, his approach drew criticism from some geologists, who felt that including "something from the sky" in a British mineral catalog was too far-fetched. Because the meteorite's composition was similar to common British minerals, Sowerby argued that it should be classified among Earth's materials, alongside everyday minerals like salt and carbon dioxide. His *Mineralogy of Britain*, containing over 400 hand-colored copperplate illustrations of rocks, minerals, and compounds, also reflects his academic shift from botany to geology.

Solby's goal is to make this natural knowledge accessible to more ordinary people—such as farmers, miners, and surveyors.

At the same time, he also hoped to use these detailed illustrations to promote understanding between the two major schools of geological theory (the volcanic theory and the Niptuli theory) and alleviate the intense differences within the geological community at the time. For him, this mineral atlas was not only a scientific tool, but also a core work in a major debate about the origin of the Earth.

(From publicdomainreview introduction)

💬 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How many puzzle pieces are there? What is the final size of the puzzle?

A1. This is a 1000-piece puzzle.

Finished size is approximately 68 × 48 cm (may vary slightly depending on the version).

Q2. Does the ore have a name? Can it be used as a teaching aid?

A2. Yes, the illustrations include the English names of the minerals, some of which are scientific names.

It is highly suitable as an introductory textbook for Earth science or for extended activities.

Q3. What age is it suitable for? Will it be too difficult?

A3. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Players who enjoy observing details will find it very enjoyable.

Q4. Do you offer framing services after the puzzle is completed?