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Information on mining: projects, companies, equipment, organizations, and conferences.

Society for the advancement of mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, and petrology, and promotion of their uses in other sciences, industry, and the arts.

Statistics and information on the worldwide supply, demand, and flow of minerals and materials essential to the U.S. economy, the national security, and protection of the environment.

Complete, up-to-date, mineral database containing 4, 255 mineral species descriptions. These data are linked to mineral tables by crystallography, chemical composition, physical and optical properties, Dana classification, Strunz classification, mineral name origins, mineral locality information, and alphabetical listing of all known valid mineral species. There are links to other sources of ...

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) is an international society of professionals in the minerals industry. The SME membership is more than 16, 000 strong, with members in nearly 100 countries. A member society of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (AIME), SME roots date back to 1871 when a handful of mining engineers founded AIME. Since its inception, SME has continued to evolve over the years to stay abreast of industry changes and to reflect the ev

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Annotated links to internet resources, especially for mineralogists, petrologists, crystallographers, geologists.

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The portal has been designed to cover all aspects of the mining industry from exploration through to mining, processing and transport. It includes information on mining and exploration companies with up to date announcements and reports, a section on commodities, a calendar of events and conferences, and details of government and other mining related organisations and publications, drilling companies, geological and mining consultants, mining plant and equipment, assayers, financiers, sharebrokers, account

Assisting in the Creation of Wealth and Jobs through Sustainable Mineral Development The British Columbia & Yukon Chamber of Mines supports and promotes the mineral exploration community and related services. Explore the resources of our site on the left menu bar, or keep up to date with current news, events and networking on the Hot topics right menu bar. We Are Now Searching for our Next ...

A non-profit educational federation of seven similar regional organiztions of gem, mineral and lapidary societies. Founded in 1947.

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Contents This web page was constructed to aid undergraduate instruction at the Geology Department of the University of North Carolina. Photomicrography and website design by Kent Ratajeski, former UNC Ph.D. student. Funded by a UNC Instructional Technology grant to Dr. Allen Glazner. Having trouble figuring out how to use the Atlas Want to use the original color slides for instructional ...

Informational non-commercial site about minerals and mineral collecting. Offers images, articles, literature, exchanges, directories, message board.

Women in Mining Mineral Resources for Teachers Women In Mining is dedicated to educating students, teachers and the general public about the importance of minerals. New 7/27/01 About Minerals About WIM New 1/30/01 Activities Operation Respect New 1/31/01 Games WIM Education Foundation New 04/10/02 Mineral Education Links WIM 2001 Sample Booklet WIM 2000 Sample Booklet EARTH SCIENCE WEEK OCTOBER ...

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Dedicated to bringing quality information and educational services to everyone interested in gemstones.

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A nonprofit international organization of professional mineralogists, gemologists, amateur collectors, and others who study or collect fluorescent minerals.

National Gemstone is a full service diamond and precious gemstone brokerage firm. National Gemstone markets GIA diamonds and AGL colored gemstones to collectors/investors.

RocksForKids.com This site is for kids of all ages who love rocks. Here you will find out stuff about rocks & minerals and where to go to find out more. If you already collect rocks then this is the place for you! Find out where you can get more rocks, take a look at some super pictures of rocks, learn how to identify the rocks you already have and discover neat things you can do with rocks.

MinerShop.com offers unique and unusual fluorescent (mostly) mineral specimens and jewelry from Greenland, including deeply tenebrescent green sodalite (variety hackmanite) - as well as a wide offering of minerals from around the world. Our specimens are collected by us within the Illimaussaq Complex, a Geologist s Mecca . NEWS 08/07/02: Mineral Tours, see below Sales Galleries Tugtupite, ...

Premier site dedie a la micromineralogie et au micromontage avec le cahier des micromonteurs, des annuaires, des photos de mineraux.First site dedicated to the micromineralogy and micromounting with the Cahier des Micromonteurs (quaterly newsletter), some mineral photos, directories, bibliographic refecences on occurrences.

Geology Adventures provides collecting opportunities and learning experiences to over 1000 people per year. If collecting abundant mineral specimens amid spectacular mountain scenery appeals to you, try our Spruce or Rock Candy adventures.

The Friendly Federation Founded to Serve Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. The Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. was organized in 1976 to bring about a closer association of Clubs and Societies devoted to the study of Earth Sciences and the practice of Lapidary Arts and Crafts in the Southeastern part of the United States. The Southeast Federation includes ...

Education and Popular Science This section of the BGS site provides information on geological topics aimed at schools and the general public. The Fossil Focus and Holiday Geology pages present short extracts of material published in the BGS's popular EarthwiseTM range. A much fuller description of each subject is given in the Fossil Focus cards and Holiday Geology Guides and Maps from which ...

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A comprehensive and authoritative guide to the hobby of rock collecting, a primer on geology, plus Arkansas minerals.

Ken's Fluorescent Minerals These are pictures of fluorescent minerals photographed under long wave (LW) or short wave (SW) ultraviolet light. Whether you are a mineral collector or just browsing, I hope you enjoy this site. Clinohedrite, Hardystonite, Willemite, Franklin, NJ, 3 x 4 (SW) (Left) Witherite xls, Empire Mine, Rosiclare, IL, 3 x 2 (LW) (Center) Yellow Calcite xls, Art Reid Quarry, ...

Sydney Mineral Exploration Discussion Group organises Talks, Symposia and Social Events for people with an interest in mineral exploration. This site and portal provides Meeting Notices, Abstracts of Talks, Publications and Links to useful/related sites. SMEDG is a non-profit organisation run by a volunteer committee ...

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The Asarco Mineral Discovery Center offers the only exhibit center, gift shop, and tour of a modern, working, open-pit copper mine in Arizona. Twelve miles south of Tucson, Arizona, at Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road.

How to Identify Minerals -- Ponder these properties when you're out in the field. Create a Collection -- How to turn a bunch of rock and mineral specimens into a collection. Grow Your Own Crystals -- With just a few things from around the house, you can grow your own crystals. Try it! Mineral FAQs -- Some basic questions and answers about minerals. Mine Games -- Puzzles, games, and a mystery for ...

Utah Mining Association supports and promotes the mining and mineral industry and other related industries within the State of Utah. Education in mining and minerals will be encouraged to further the understanding of the role this critical industry and its products play in people's lives, and to foster a spirit of community cooperation.

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A study of geochemistry through the use of standardised graphs.

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Bob Weaver's U.S. Mineral Collection. This web site has pictures of our personal mineral collection. Just about all the states have pictures. We also have minerals for sale.

The Crystal Caves Museum on the Atherton Tablelands in North Queensland is now Australia's most spectacular private mineralogical collection with over 600 minerals, crystals and fossils on display.

WELCOME TO THE MINERALOGY AND PETROLOGY SECTION OF Museum Victoria For information on the 4th International Mineralogy & Museums Conference. Melbourne Australia 2000 Click here For further information or to comment on this home page contact Dermot Henry, Collection Curator, email dhenry@museum.vic.gov.au INTRODUCTION The Mineralogy and Petrology Section is responsible for the geological ...

The Idaho Mining Association was founded in 1903 to further the interests of Idaho's mining industry and minerals production. As the association grew over the years, it took on concerns such as environmental responsibility and clean water issues, strong involvement with local communities and preserving its history. Today the association has more than fifty members who meet throughout the state on a regular basis to ensure that mining remains a strong and responsible industry in Idaho's economic makeup.

THE GEORGIA MINERAL SOCIETY, INC Georgia's Oldest Gem and Mineral Society - Founded in 1935.

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Welcome to Franklin & Sterling Hill Minerals Mineralogical Websites from Herb Yeates Franklin Minerals Dunn On-line Palache On-line An introductory Website with basic information, fluorescent and SEM photographs, local sights and events. Content by Herb Yeates. Selected chapters from Franklin and Sterling Hill, New Jersey: the world's most magnificent mineral deposits, by Pete J. Dunn. Published ...

The Rogerley Mine, located in the historic Weardale district, County Durham, England is operated by UK Mining Ventures for specimens of green fluorite.

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Metamorphic Petrology Mineralogy General Earth Science Software links Earth Science Teaching Home Metamorphic Petrology This page contains annotated links to material about metamorphic rocks, migmatites and granitoid rocks, and related areas of hard-rock geology. Volcanoes capture the public imagination, but other areas of petrology are under-represented on the Web, and resource indexes rarely ...

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Timberlake Rose Rock Museum located in Noble, OK just three miles south of the University of Oklahoma. Noble is the world's capital for the barite rose rock. The barite rose rock is the state rock of Oklahoma.

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Crystal Vine (UK) retails and wholesales fine quality mineral and crystal specimens to collectors and healers.

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This site is hosted by Netfirms Web Hosting Middle Tennessee Rockhounds Nashville, Tennessee The Middle Tennessee Rockhounds is a group of individuals who share common interests in collecting and working with gems, minerals, jewelry, geology, and fossils. The Middle Tennessee Rockhounds is a non-profit family-oriented organization that is open to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The ...

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Kreigh's Web Resources Collection for Rockhounds is a set of links about the hobby of collecting Rocks and Minerals (and lapidary of same).

The Columbia-Willamette Faceters Guild is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of faceting gemstones through education.

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Devonian and Cornish (U.K.) mining website with Guide to mine adits and minerals, with links to mining history, crystals, myths and legends. Bottled crystal fairies for sale together with crystal healing candles. A study of ancient Cornish Holy wells and stone crosses which pre-date Christ, and much, much more. ...

Biomineralization: The Major Link betweenLife and Geosphere The Calcified Biominerals in Earth-Science Research In addition to their importance as sedimentary contributors, biologically producedminerals appear as major sources of environmental information. As for any question inwhich ancient biominerals are involved, reliability of measurements carried out in climatechange studies depends on ...

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The prestigeous German monographic mineral magazine, extraLapis, is now available in English! Visit our site to preorder your copy of the first English issue, or subscribe in English or German.

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Welcome to Pegmatite International, a site devoted to the mineralogy, geochemistry, petrogenesis, and economic occurrences of pegmatites and related rocks. The site offers a wealth of information, including photos, references and links for ...

The Rock, Mineral, & Fossil Reference Part I: Geologic Picture Gallery Available Photos: Select a specimen... ******MINERALS****** Agate Almandine Garnet Amazonite Amethyst Apatite Aragonite Azurite Barite Bauxite Biotite Bornite Calcite Celestite w/Calcite Chalcedony Chalcedony Geode Chalcopyrite Chert* Chrysocolla Citrine Copper Corundum Dolomite Emerald Fluorite Galena Gold Graphite* ...

Descriptions of worldwide mineral and fossil localities of interest to collectors. I collect minerals and books on minerals and fossils, and list my wants and duplicates.

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Over 300 pictures of rocks, minerals, and fossils!

Neville R. Hill, industrial minerals and building materials consultant.

Crystal Point Diamond mines in Wmspt, PA: Ray Smith owner and contact info.

RockWalk Park Inc. is a geological park located in Haileybury, Ontario dedicated to exotic rocks and minerals.

JUNIOR ROCKHOUNDS of the Evansville Lapidary Society, Inc. 1304 North Willow Road Evansville, Indiana The ELS Jr. Rockhounds invite young people (9-16 years of age) and their parents to visit our club. We meet every Monday evening at 7:00PM in our room upstairs (except when the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. does not have classes). We learn about the Earth Sciences: Fossils, Minerals, Gems, ...

The Black Shale Net aims to form a geoscience platform for the exchange of information concerning organic-rich strata ...

2002 CFMS Member Societies - Rock Clubs Brought to you by Back to Main Menu Note this is not the official site but is here purely as a courtesy to CFMS Member Clubs to attract members. To facilitate finding a club in your area use your web browser's FIND command. Click on the logos to go to these other AFMS sites: AFMS Permanent Site Official California Federation of Mineralogical Societies ...

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Book distributor of gembooks, rockhounding & crystal books, rock & mineral collecting books, lapidary & jewelrymaking books. Books on gold prospecting, treasure hunting, fossil collecting & more.

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A site providing Jade physical properties and jade locations. A picture gallery of expensive Jade pieces and Natural crystals. Historical background ...

Rockhound's Guide to Collecting Oregon Coast Agate and 15 - 20 million year old marine fossils. For all recreational rockhound-beachcombers here are 2 collecting trips to the scenicl Oregon Beaches!

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Nova Scotia Natural Resources Minerals and Energy Branch Metalliferous Environments of Nova Scotia - Base Metals by James M. Patterson, Ph. D. Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources Minerals and Energy Branch Information Series ME 22, 1993. (This is the main paper of which Information Circular ME 36 is the summary, with the same title, author and date) This web version includes editorial ...

Welcome to the World of Rockhounds Rules of the Rockhound List No profanity anytime Please reply when necessary to sender Please refrain from mutiple messages Please leave personel problems off list Please send no attachments through the list. Pictures are allowed. Trades, Business or Personel sales are limited to once every 30 days Advertising of shows are limited to once every week See a ...

Fijolli Opals, Australian opals set in gold and silver jewelry, loose stones, lots of photo`s, other opal links ...

Welcome Rockhound Visitor Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado This page is dedicated to the mines and miners of Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, USA. Cripple Creek is located about 45 miles west of Colorado Springs, CO. This area is most famous for its gold telluride ores which produced vast amounts of gold ore after metallurgists discovered how to extract gold from the ore. One of the ...

Lithos & Mineralien is a rockshop dedicated to quality mineral specimen, especially zeolites.

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