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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.

Published 07 December 2022

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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.

Published 07 December 2022

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Shaping the Earth
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/

What makes the Earth unique? Where does it fit in the Solar System and, ultimately, the universe? Take a look inside the Earth and find out what it is made from and how it is structured. Look at the processes that shape the Earth.

Published 11 November 2018

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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.

Published 14 November 2018

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Types of metamorphism
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/types-of-metamorphism/

There are several different types of metamorphism, including dynamic, contact, regional, and retrogressive metamorphism, that form and shape rocks.

Published 11 February 2009

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The Sydney Basin
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/the-sydney-basin/

The Sydney Basin is a major structural basin containing a thick Permian-Triassic (290 Ma - 200 Ma (million years old)) sedimentary sequence that is part of the much larger Sydney-Gunnedah-Bowen Basin.

Published 02 June 2009

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Peridot
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/peridot/

Facts about Peridot.

Published 12 September 2012

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Rhodonite
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/rhodonite/

Facts about Rhodonite.

Published 12 September 2012

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Nephrite jade
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/nephrite-jade/

Facts about Nephrite jade.

Published 24 October 2012

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Garnet
https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/garnet/

Facts about Garnet

Published 12 September 2012

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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 education 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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