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What are minerals?
https://australian.museum/learn/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.

Published 11 November 2018

geological processes geoscience minerals mineralogy Minerals Gallery earth sciences chemistry Earth and Environmental Science geology
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

geoscience minerals mineralogy Minerals Gallery earth sciences Earth and Environmental Science Gems gemstone geology
Water and sedimentary transport
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/water-and-sedimentary-processes/

Water plays a vital role in most sedimentary processes. Pure water itself has little effect on rocks. It is the dissolved gases in water, particularly carbon dioxide, that cause the chemical decay of minerals and mineral dissolution.

Published 11 February 2009

geological processes geoscience earth sciences Earth and Environmental Science geology

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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Burra

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

Permanent kids learning space
10am - 4.30pm

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Wansolmoana

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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