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Anglesite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/anglesite/Transparent, large and flawless anglesite crystals are rare, and some crystals from the Toussit Mine have been of sufficient quality for cutting beautiful faceted gems.
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Wulfenite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/wulfenite-mexico/This grouping of red-orange blockshaped crystals is a fine example of this form of wulfenite and the reason why so many people refer to these crystals as caramel sweets.
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Diorite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/diorite/This small piece of diorite, an igneous rock, may appear unpretentious, but it has an incredible history.
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‘Dinosaur’ Gold Nugget
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/dinosaur-gold-nugget/This gold nugget, worn smooth by the action of water, has an uncanny resemblance to a prehistoric reptile, and has been called the ‘Dinosaur’ gold nugget.
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History of the collections
https://australian.museum/publications/minerals/history-of-collections/The Australian Museum’s Mineralogy and Petrology Collection is the oldest and one of the largest in Australia.
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Australian Museum Meteorite Collection
https://australian.museum/publications/minerals/meteorite-collection/The Australian Museum’s Meteorite Collection is the oldest and one of the largest and most diverse in Australia.
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Australian Museum Ornamental Mineral Collection
https://australian.museum/publications/minerals/ornamental-mineral-collection/Pieces from the Australian Museum Ornamental Mineral Collection can be traced back to acquisitions in 1878.
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Learn about minerals
https://australian.museum/publications/minerals/what-are-minerals/Minerals are the building blocks of our planet. Discover what they reveal about the history of Earth and our solar system and what makes them so essential to our existence.
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Renovation!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/renovation/After nearly a quarter of a century the Museums Mineral Gallery has had a face lift.
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Minerals
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/minerals/Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.
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RELICS
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