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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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Minerals: Primary unit
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/minerals-primary/Follow this unit to deepen your knowledge and understanding of minerals.
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Minerals: Secondary unit
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/minerals-secondary/Follow this minerals unit to deepen your knowledge and understanding of minerals.
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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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Peridot
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/peridot/Facts about Peridot.
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Rhodonite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/rhodonite/Facts about Rhodonite.
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Nephrite jade
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/nephrite-jade/Facts about Nephrite jade.
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Garnet
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/garnet/Facts about Garnet
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Topaz
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/topaz/Facts about Topaz.
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