Wiley to Build Raman Spectroscopy Database Based on World's Leading Mineral Collection
Wiley Science Solutions announced a project with the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) to build a comprehensive Raman spectroscopy database from over 120,000 mineral specimens, launching in Spring 2026.
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Wiley Science Solutions (hereinafter WSS) announced the launch of a project to build a comprehensive Raman spectroscopy database based on the mineral collection held by the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), one of the world's leading natural history museums. This will expand access to the museum's precious mineral specimens to researchers worldwide.
In recent years, the rapid and accurate identification of unknown samples has become increasingly important in fields such as materials science, chemistry, geology, and forensic science. Under these circumstances, the development of highly reliable spectral reference data has become an important foundation that significantly influences research efficiency and analytical accuracy.
In this initiative, high-quality Raman spectroscopic data will be systematically acquired and organized based on over 120,000 mineral specimens and 5,000 gem collections held by AMNH to build a comprehensive spectral library. This will provide a useful reference data foundation for researchers, students, and engineers in the industry, supporting the advancement of mineral identification and analysis.
The data is planned to be provided through WSS's analytical software platform 'KnowItAll' and the online spectral database 'SpectraBase'. These two channels will allow access not only to software users but also to the broader research community. Initial data will be released sequentially starting in the spring of 2026 and will be continuously expanded thereafter.
Graeme Whitley, Senior Director of Data Science Solutions at WSS, stated:
'This project embodies Wiley's commitment to providing high-quality standard reference data to researchers worldwide. AMNH's mineral collection is an extremely valuable scientific resource, and we believe that making this available as spectral data will contribute to the further development of research and analysis.'
Kate Kiseeva, Curator in the Division of Physical Sciences at AMNH, commented:
'Since its founding in 1869, our museum's mineral collection has been utilized as a foundation for geological research. We are very pleased that this project will expand access to this precious collection in a new way, providing high-quality spectroscopic data to researchers around the world.'
A spectral database systematizes the 'fingerprint information' of substances obtained through analytical methods such as Raman spectroscopy and is an essential foundation for identifying unknown substances, quality control, and research verification. In recent years, such high-quality data has also played an important role in the development of AI and data-driven research.
WSS will continue to support the advancement of R&D and analytical operations through reliable data and advanced software, contributing to enhancing its value as a foundation for future research and analysis.
About Wiley Science Solutions
Wiley Science Solutions is a business division of Wiley that provides software and scientific data for researchers involved in analytical science and R&D. It offers integrated software and spectral/chemical data that support analytical fields such as IR, Raman, MS, NMR, and UV-Vis, helping to improve the accuracy and efficiency of research and analysis, reduce errors, and increase laboratory productivity.
In recent years, the rapid and accurate identification of unknown samples has become increasingly important in fields such as materials science, chemistry, geology, and forensic science. Under these circumstances, the development of highly reliable spectral reference data has become an important foundation that significantly influences research efficiency and analytical accuracy.
In this initiative, high-quality Raman spectroscopic data will be systematically acquired and organized based on over 120,000 mineral specimens and 5,000 gem collections held by AMNH to build a comprehensive spectral library. This will provide a useful reference data foundation for researchers, students, and engineers in the industry, supporting the advancement of mineral identification and analysis.
The data is planned to be provided through WSS's analytical software platform 'KnowItAll' and the online spectral database 'SpectraBase'. These two channels will allow access not only to software users but also to the broader research community. Initial data will be released sequentially starting in the spring of 2026 and will be continuously expanded thereafter.
Graeme Whitley, Senior Director of Data Science Solutions at WSS, stated:
'This project embodies Wiley's commitment to providing high-quality standard reference data to researchers worldwide. AMNH's mineral collection is an extremely valuable scientific resource, and we believe that making this available as spectral data will contribute to the further development of research and analysis.'
Kate Kiseeva, Curator in the Division of Physical Sciences at AMNH, commented:
'Since its founding in 1869, our museum's mineral collection has been utilized as a foundation for geological research. We are very pleased that this project will expand access to this precious collection in a new way, providing high-quality spectroscopic data to researchers around the world.'
A spectral database systematizes the 'fingerprint information' of substances obtained through analytical methods such as Raman spectroscopy and is an essential foundation for identifying unknown substances, quality control, and research verification. In recent years, such high-quality data has also played an important role in the development of AI and data-driven research.
WSS will continue to support the advancement of R&D and analytical operations through reliable data and advanced software, contributing to enhancing its value as a foundation for future research and analysis.
About Wiley Science Solutions
Wiley Science Solutions is a business division of Wiley that provides software and scientific data for researchers involved in analytical science and R&D. It offers integrated software and spectral/chemical data that support analytical fields such as IR, Raman, MS, NMR, and UV-Vis, helping to improve the accuracy and efficiency of research and analysis, reduce errors, and increase laboratory productivity.