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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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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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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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Zircon
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/zircon/

Facts about Zircon

Published 12 September 2012

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Quartz
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/quartz/

Quartz is the most common mineral, present in a wide range of rocks and gemstones.

Published 15 February 2017

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Lavas
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/lavas/

One of the products of volcanic eruptions is lava. Lavas vary widely in composition depending upon their original source magma.

Published 27 August 2009

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Fantastical Sharks & Rays

Dive into the fantastical world of sharks and rays, in this special exhibition that shines a light on some of Australia’s most unique endangered species.

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Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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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 education space
10am - 4.30pm

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