Mineral and fossil collections contain some of the oldest and most scientifically important objects on Earth—yet they are among the most vulnerable to environmental, chemical, and physical damage. Reactive minerals can oxidize or decompose, crystals can fracture from humidity changes, fossils can flake or delaminate, and improper storage can accelerate deterioration. Preventive conservation is essential for preserving the long-term scientific, aesthetic, and monetary value of natural-history specimens.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 218 — Master Guide to Preventive Conservation for Mineral and Fossil Collections provides collectors with the same professional preservation framework used by museums and research institutions. This guide explains how to maintain stable environmental conditions, identify reactive minerals, protect fragile fossil matrices, choose archival storage materials, and prevent contamination or structural damage.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Control humidity, temperature, pollutants, and UV exposure to prevent degradation
Identify reactive minerals prone to oxidation, deliquescence, or dehydration
Protect fossils from cracking, flaking, matrix instability, and old adhesive failure
Use archival storage materials including inert foams, acid-free boxes, and museum plastics
Provide physical support for fragile crystals, blades, and delicate fossil surfaces
Prevent cross-contamination between reactive mineral types
Handle minerals and fossils safely to avoid surface or structural damage
Evaluate old adhesives and consolidants for signs of degradation
Design long-term display cases with proper lighting and humidity control
Monitor condition changes through routine inspections and early-warning checks
Volume 218 equips collectors with a complete, museum-grade conservation system—ensuring long-term stability, protection, and preservation of mineral and fossil collections.
Digital Download — PDF • 7 Pages • Instant Access
Mineral and fossil collections contain some of the oldest and most scientifically important objects on Earth—yet they are among the most vulnerable to environmental, chemical, and physical damage. Reactive minerals can oxidize or decompose, crystals can fracture from humidity changes, fossils can flake or delaminate, and improper storage can accelerate deterioration. Preventive conservation is essential for preserving the long-term scientific, aesthetic, and monetary value of natural-history specimens.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 218 — Master Guide to Preventive Conservation for Mineral and Fossil Collections provides collectors with the same professional preservation framework used by museums and research institutions. This guide explains how to maintain stable environmental conditions, identify reactive minerals, protect fragile fossil matrices, choose archival storage materials, and prevent contamination or structural damage.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Control humidity, temperature, pollutants, and UV exposure to prevent degradation
Identify reactive minerals prone to oxidation, deliquescence, or dehydration
Protect fossils from cracking, flaking, matrix instability, and old adhesive failure
Use archival storage materials including inert foams, acid-free boxes, and museum plastics
Provide physical support for fragile crystals, blades, and delicate fossil surfaces
Prevent cross-contamination between reactive mineral types
Handle minerals and fossils safely to avoid surface or structural damage
Evaluate old adhesives and consolidants for signs of degradation
Design long-term display cases with proper lighting and humidity control
Monitor condition changes through routine inspections and early-warning checks
Volume 218 equips collectors with a complete, museum-grade conservation system—ensuring long-term stability, protection, and preservation of mineral and fossil collections.
Digital Download — PDF • 7 Pages • Instant Access
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