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New Information from Old Specimens
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/mineralogy/mineralogy-collection-new-information-from-old-specimens/

In many ways the future and relevance of museum collections often depend on their past. Some specimens remain in the collections for a long time, sometimes over 100 years before they prove vital for current research projects.

Published 14 November 2018

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Gemstones
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/

Gemstones are prized for their beautiful colours and patterns and are used in a range of applications including jewellery, decorative items and as important features of mineral collections.

Published 13 November 2018

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Identifying gemstones
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/identifying-gemstones/

Cut gemstones possess all the physical properties of the mineral from which they are cut, although the crystal shape is no longer evident.

Published 04 October 2018

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Peridot
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/peridot/

Facts about Peridot.

Published 12 September 2012

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Rhodonite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/rhodonite/

Facts about Rhodonite.

Published 12 September 2012

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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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Pyromorphite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/pyromorphite/

Pyromorphite (lead chloro-phosphate) was a common mineral of the oxidised zone of the Broken Hill orebody, and exceptional specimens of various crystal forms and colours were found.

Published 07 December 2022

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO^® Masters winners.

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2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

See nature in a whole new light in this stunning, photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

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Unfinished Business

Experience an accessible 3D photography exhibition detailing personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities across Australia.

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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

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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.

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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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