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Silver with Acanthite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/silver-with-acanthite/This magnificent twisted crystalline wire silver with acanthite (silver sulphide) is from the classic old locality of Kongsberg, Norway.
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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 Minerals Department
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/history-of-the-minerals-department/The mineral collection is one of the oldest and largest collections in the country, housing many examples of early Australian mining.
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Geological origin of gemstones
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/geological-origin-of-gemstones/Gemstones are formed below the Earth's surface and can sometimes show traces of other minerals, called inclusions.
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Valuing gemstones
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/valuing-gemstones/Gemstones are valuable because they are a rare and desirable commodity. They also represent time and labour spent on cutting and presentation.
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Mineral groups
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/what-are-minerals/mineral-groups/Minerals can be classified into distinct groups based upon similar atomic structure and/or chemical composition.
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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.
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