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Metamorphic processes
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/metamorphic-processes/

Most minerals are only stable at particular temperatures and pressures, so changes in these result in the formation of new minerals.

Published 07 May 2009

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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.

Published 24 December 2009

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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.

Published 24 December 2009

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The Solar System
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/the-solar-system/

The Solar System is dominated by the Sun and the planets that orbit around it.

Published 08 June 2010

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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.

Published 24 December 2009

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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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The Sydney Basin
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/the-sydney-basin/

The Sydney Basin is a major structural basin containing a thick Permian-Triassic (290 Ma - 200 Ma (million years old)) sedimentary sequence that is part of the much larger Sydney-Gunnedah-Bowen Basin.

Published 02 June 2009

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Types of metamorphism
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/types-of-metamorphism/

There are several different types of metamorphism, including dynamic, contact, regional, and retrogressive metamorphism, that form and shape rocks.

Published 11 February 2009

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Fluorite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/fluorite/

Facts about Fluorite.

Published 12 September 2012

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Labradorite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/labradorite/

Facts about Labradorite

Published 12 September 2012

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
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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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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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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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