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University of Bristol, Uk: Minerals Under the Microscope

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geology course, students learn about the use of the polarizing microscope, the primary tool for examining the structure of mineral samples such as cleavage, density, fracture, color, and the like.
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Amethyst Galleries: Physical Characteristics of Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
The properties of minerals are defined in this resource, such as color, luster, cleavage, hardness, streak, and more. Included are pictures of minerals along with detailed descriptions. You can also search for minerals by name, class, or...
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Rockhounding Arkansas: Basic Mineral Identification

For Students 3rd - 8th
Want to learn about rock collecting? This page introduces you to the basics and language of rocks and -inerals. Learn what the difference is between a rock and a mineral.