Anthracite Coal Antarctica

Anthracite Coal Specimen Dirty Diamond Mine Antarctica

Discover the Wonders of Antarctic Geology with this interesting rock specimen from Antarctica. Antarctica has long captivated adventurers, explorers, and geologists as the coldest, windiest, and driest continent on Earth. In 1962, a group of geologists ventured to Antarctica in search of coal. They blasted into a coal bed at Terrace Ridge, near Mt. Schopf, named after James Morton Schopf, a renowned paleobotanist, palynologist, and coal geologist.

Historical Significance

Mt. Schopf is located in the Ohio Range, near Discovery Ridge, and is part of the Trans-Antarctic Mountains. The Ohio Range forms the northeast end of the Horlick Mountains. The coal from the Dirty Diamond Mine was pivotal for scientific studies on the grade and economic potential of mining in Antarctica during the 1960s.

Protected Resources

Today, several international treaties protect Antarctica and its resources. The 1991 treaty explicitly bans any extraction activity related to mineral resources, except for scientific purposes.

Specimen Details

This anthracite coal specimen from the Dirty Diamond Mine in Antarctica was collected in the 1960s. It measures 28 mm in height, 13 mm in width, and 8 mm in depth.

Included with Purchase

• Protective case
• Information sheet
• Tag and tag stand
• Certificate of Authenticity

Please note that the acrylic display base and photo cube are not included.

Own a Piece of Antarctic History

Here is an extremely rare opportunity to own a coal specimen from one of Earth's most extreme localities. This anthracite coal from Antarctica was legally obtained in a materials trade with a scientific institution.

This material was legally obtained and ships with a Certificate of Authenticity and information about the specimen.