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Nephrite jade
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/nephrite-jade/

Facts about Nephrite jade.

Published 24 October 2012

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Garnet
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/garnet/

Facts about Garnet

Published 12 September 2012

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Topaz
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/topaz/

Facts about Topaz.

Published 06 May 2015

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Sapphire and Ruby
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/sapphire-and-ruby/

Facts about Sapphire and Ruby.

Published 12 September 2012

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Igneous rock types
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/igneous-rock-types/

Igneous rocks can be divided up into four groups, based on how they were formed and what they are made of.

Published 26 October 2015

geological processes geoscience earth sciences geogology Earth and Environmental Science igneous
Volcanic landforms
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/volcanic-landforms/

Each type of volcanic massif (structure) contains lavas, pyroclastic rocks and intrusions, but these differ in proportions and compositions.

Published 11 February 2009

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Sedimentary processes
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/sedimentary-processes/

Sediments are formed by the breakdown (both physical and chemical) of pre-existing rocks, which may be of igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary origin.

Published 11 February 2009

geological processes geoscience earth sciences Earth and Environmental Science geology
Basic chemical principles
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/geological-deposits/basic-chemical-principles/

Minerals have several chemical and physical properties that determine both their internal structure and external form. Mineral groups are classified according to these properties.

Published 24 December 2009
Crocoite on Limonite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/crocoite-limonite/

These fragile, needle-like crocoite crystals radiate beautifully from a crumbly gossan matrix.

Published 07 December 2022

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Copper
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/copper/

This group of arborescent (branching), cylindrical copper crystals is a very fine example of specimens found throughout the oxidised zone of the Broken Hill orebody.

Published 07 December 2022

Minerals Gallery minerals from Australia minerals

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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Future Now

Step into <i>Future Now</i>, an Australian Museum exhibition about sustainability and be inspired by practical and innovative ways to build a more sustainable future.

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

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