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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

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Introduction
https://australian.museum/publications/minerals/introduction/

The Australian Museum’s extraordinary minerals collection, curated over almost 200 years, tells a truly amazing story of our planet’s geological history.

Published 07 December 2022

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Minerals and the beauty of the rainbow
https://australian.museum/inside-out/pride-light/minerals/

Explore the beauty of the rainbow in the natural world with iridescent minerals and learn the meaning behind the rainbow flag, a powerful symbol for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Published 07 February 2023

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Oliver Chalmers – Curator of Minerals
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/oliver-chalmers-curator-of-minerals/

The promising lad who became a highly regarded geologist.

Published 21 May 2015

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Building Materials
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/geological-deposits/building-materials/

Perhaps the most important geological deposits are those that we use for building purposes. These come from all geological environments.

Published 24 December 2009

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A Rock from Cape Horn
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/mineralogy/mineralogy-collection-a-rock-from-cape-horn/

On 22 May 1826, two ships sailed from Plymouth, England on a major expedition to chart the southern coast of South America.

Published 24 December 2009

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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.

Published 13 December 2022

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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.

Published 13 December 2022

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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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