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Geological deposits and resources
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/geological-deposits/Geology is an important part of our economy and industry.
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Crystal shapes
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/what-are-minerals/crystal-shapes/Minerals can be identified by the shape of their crystals or crystallography.
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Man made minerals
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/what-are-minerals/man-made-minerals/Over 200 minerals are identified as either directly or indirectly made by humans.
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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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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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Minerals conversation starters
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/cs-minerals-copy/Which three minerals would you choose to make a piece of jewellery? Use our Minerals conversation starters for fun suggestions and prompts for how to engage with this exhibition.
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Oliver Chalmers - the man behind the mineralogist
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/oliver-chalmers-the-man-behind-the-mineralogist/Chalmers by name and charming by nature
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Cracking the'genetic code' of gem stones
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/cracking-thegenetic-code-of-gem-stones/A research team led by Dr Lin Sutherland, a Senior Fellow in Geoscience at the Australian Museum, has completed a major study on 'genetic' signatures in Australian sapphires and rubies. The study combines precise trace element
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Chapman Minerals on the move once more
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/chapman-collection-move/After being on display for two decades at the AM, the Chapman Collection is about to embark on a journey to regional NSW. The Collection is home to hundreds of perfectly formed and beautiful crystals; delightful displays of light, colour and chemical diversity.
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Unfinished Business
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Burra
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