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James Madison University

James Madison University: Dept. Of Geology and Environmental Science: Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions and pictures of over thirty minerals are available at this website. Documents describing the properties of minerals and how to use the properties for identification templates to make models, and dichotomous keys make up the...
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Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Galleriy: What Is Luster?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Mineral Galleries provides not only a definition of luster, but also a list of common terms used to describe this mineral property.
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Mineralogical Society of America: Mineral Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the seven different groups of minerals. In-depth information is provided on the chemistry of members of each mineral group. Pictures of different minerals are also provided.