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Pyrite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/Pyrite/This fine specimen has large striated cubic crystals of pyrite (iron sulphide).
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Linarite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/linarite/This is one of the best linarite specimens in existence. Its chemical composition is lead, copper hydroxy- sulphate.
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Silver with Acanthite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/silver-with-acanthite/This magnificent twisted crystalline wire silver with acanthite (silver sulphide) is from the classic old locality of Kongsberg, Norway.
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Anglesite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/anglesite/Transparent, large and flawless anglesite crystals are rare, and some crystals from the Toussit Mine have been of sufficient quality for cutting beautiful faceted gems.
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Wulfenite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/wulfenite-mexico/This grouping of red-orange blockshaped crystals is a fine example of this form of wulfenite and the reason why so many people refer to these crystals as caramel sweets.
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Diorite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/diorite/This small piece of diorite, an igneous rock, may appear unpretentious, but it has an incredible history.
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‘Dinosaur’ Gold Nugget
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/dinosaur-gold-nugget/This gold nugget, worn smooth by the action of water, has an uncanny resemblance to a prehistoric reptile, and has been called the ‘Dinosaur’ gold nugget.
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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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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.
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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.
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