What rocks are the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons made from? Why do pumice stones contain no minerals? How are rocks named and classified? The Planet of Minerals exhibition answers these and many other questions.
Go on an Australian Mineral Safari and after the Planet of Minerals don't forget to visit the Albert Chapman Collection on the same floor.
See a stunning display of rocks and minerals in the Planet of Minerals exhibition and find out about:
In the Planet of Minerals exhibition you can see beautiful and rare specimens, such as stunning crystal formations and the oldest minerals known on Earth. A 4,200 million-year-old zircon found in Western Australia is on display. On your walk through don't miss the Gem Vault, which shows the diversity of Australia's opals and gemstones with a beautiful collection of cut, polished, precious and semi-precious minerals. Discover Australia's earliest mining history and if you've never seen a gold nugget, here's your chance. Ready for a field trip? Head out on a Mineral Safari.
On you next visit to the Australian Museum check the What's on sign for the Minerals Activity Station times.
There are a number of activities relating to Minerals that you can be involved in. Find out more:
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