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Topaz
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/topaz-brazil/This huge, clear topaz crystal weighing 5.5 kg has a perfect and sharp crystal shape (orthorhombic crystal system) with a diamond-shaped cross-section.
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Jasperised wood
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/jasperised-wood/This polished, richly hued slice of jasperised wood is from the Petrified Forest National Park, which covers parts of Navajo and Apache Counties in north- eastern Arizona, USA.
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Manganite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/manganite/Germany has produced some of the largest and best manganite (manganese hydroxide) crystals in the world, as shown by this superb example.
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Celestine
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/celestine/This large hollow geode lined with sky blue celestine crystals was purchased from a Victorian mineral dealer.
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Cuprite on Calcite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/Cuprite-on-calcite/Emke Mine in Namibia has produced some very large cuprite (copper oxide) crystals, with some being of gem quality and able to be faceted into rare dark-red gemstones.
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Earth: Rocks and minerals
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/at-the-museum/earth-rocks-minerals/Explore a range of rocks and minerals in this hands-on Museum educator-led program.
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The Australian Museum Minerals Gallery
https://australian.museum/publications/minerals/minerals-gallery/The Australian Museum Minerals Gallery is a brilliant showcase of the full breadth of the Australian Museum’s collections in the Earth Sciences.
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Albert Chapman Collection
https://australian.museum/publications/minerals/albert-chapman-collection/The Albert Chapman Collection is renowned worldwide for its mineralogical diversity, crystal perfection, aesthetic appeal and high Australian content.
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Australian Museum Opal Collection
https://australian.museum/publications/minerals/opal-collection/The Australian Museum Opal Collection includes opals from both sedimentary and volcanic origins, ranging from common and precious opals.
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Learn how to classify fossils
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/learning/fossil-classification/Learn the difference between impression, mineralised and trace fossils and begin to classify your specimens.
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