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Minerals and Rocks

Mineralogy and Petrology are the study of minerals and rocks. Minerals are classified in species according to their chemical composition and crystal structure. Rocks are made up of aggregates of minerals.

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Mineral specimens

Mineral specimens

Mineral specimens

Fossils

Palaeontology is the study of fossils. Fossils are the remains or traces of prehistoric living things.

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Opalised fossils from Lightning Ridge

Opalised fossils from Lightning Ridge

Opalised fossils from Lightning Ridge

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Mineralised fossils

Mineralised fossils

Mineralised fossils

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