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Mineral groups
https://dev.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.

Published 24 December 2009

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New Information from Old Specimens
https://dev.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.

Published 14 November 2018

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Earth science
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/minerals/

The Mineralogy and Palaeontology collections include rocks, minerals, gemstones and fossils, and reveal how the earth was formed.

Published 11 October 2018

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Geological deposits and resources
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/minerals/geological-deposits/

Geology is an important part of our economy and industry.

Published 14 November 2018

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Minerals conversation starters
https://dev.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.

Published 07 June 2023

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Fluorite
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/fluorite/

Facts about Fluorite.

Published 12 September 2012

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Labradorite
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/labradorite/

Facts about Labradorite

Published 12 September 2012

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Zircon
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/zircon/

Facts about Zircon

Published 12 September 2012

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Quartz
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/minerals/gemstones/quartz/

Quartz is the most common mineral, present in a wide range of rocks and gemstones.

Published 15 February 2017

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Cerussite
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/minerals/mineral-factsheets/cerussite/

This statuesque group of cerussite crystals has been an icon of our mineral collection for over 90 years.

Published 07 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 education space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS, 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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