{"id":61,"date":"2025-01-17T14:31:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T19:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exhibitions.lib.udel.edu\/minerals-from-china-and-india\/?page_id=61"},"modified":"2025-01-17T14:31:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T19:31:47","slug":"splash-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/exhibitions.lib.udel.edu\/minerals-from-china-and-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Splash Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Discover the dazzling beauty and geological wonders of two of the world&#8217;s most mineral-rich regions in <em>Minerals from China and India<\/em>. This spring exhibition presents a stunning array of minerals that showcase the rich diversity, vibrant colors and intricate forms that define the natural treasures of China and India.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>China, with more than 1,500 mining operations encompassing 40,000 mines, is a global powerhouse in mineral production. As the leading producer of critical materials such as rare earth elements, aluminum, copper, gold and lithium, China plays a pivotal role in the world\u2019s mineral supply. The state-owned and highly regulated mining industry has, in recent years, turned its attention to the preservation and collection of mineral specimens, resulting in remarkable finds that now grace collections worldwide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s Deccan Traps, one of the most spectacular volcanic formations on Earth, reveal a different story. Spanning 200,000 square miles in the province of Maharashtra, these step-like basaltic cliffs formed 65 million years ago through massive volcanic eruptions. Within the cavities of this ancient trap rock, a stunning variety of intricate zeolite minerals have formed, including intricate zeolite crystals. These aluminum silicates, with their flower-like formations, are as scientifically complex as they are visually breathtaking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Minerals from China and India<\/em> explores the artistic beauty of these natural treasures. Whether you&#8217;re captivated by China&#8217;s vibrant mineral industry or the awe-inspiring formations of India, this exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the Earth&#8217;s geological wonders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the dazzling beauty and geological wonders of two of the world&#8217;s most mineral-rich regions in Minerals from China and India. This spring exhibition presents a stunning array of minerals that showcase the rich diversity, vibrant colors and intricate forms that define the natural treasures of China and India.&nbsp; China, with more than 1,500 mining [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-exhibition-splash.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-61","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/exhibitions.lib.udel.edu\/minerals-from-china-and-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/61"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/exhibitions.lib.udel.edu\/minerals-from-china-and-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/exhibitions.lib.udel.edu\/minerals-from-china-and-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exhibitions.lib.udel.edu\/minerals-from-china-and-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exhibitions.lib.udel.edu\/minerals-from-china-and-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/exhibitions.lib.udel.edu\/minerals-from-china-and-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/61\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62,"href":"https:\/\/exhibitions.lib.udel.edu\/minerals-from-china-and-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/61\/revisions\/62"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/exhibitions.lib.udel.edu\/minerals-from-china-and-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}