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Collecting Rocks
USGS information on collecting rocks.
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/collect1/collectgip.html |
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The Rock, Mineral, and Fossil Reference
Contains over 100 pictures of minerals, rocks and fossils, as well as information about classification, identification, the Science Olympiad Rocks and Minerals event and related topics.
http://dph1701.tripod.com/geology/ |
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Bad Places to go Rock and Fossil Hunting
"Collecting sites" found on the internet that turned out worthless after an actual visit.
http://manly.delconet.com/klahn/badsites/index.html |
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Eastern (USA) Minerals Resources
Gateway to information on minerals and mineral resources research in the eastern United States.
http://minerals.usgs.gov/east/ |
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ST Group, Inc.
Provides services to the mineral industry for geological services, training, project finance assistance, geophysical services and computer applications throughout the geological industry.
http://www.stgroup-inc.com/ |
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Rakovan, John
Professor in the Department of Geology at Miami University, Oxford, OH. Includes information on Dr. Rakovan's research and teaching in mineralogy and geochemistry.
http://www.users.muohio.edu/rakovajf/ |
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GeMin Exhibition
GeMin exhibition and online copipes of the Oryktologia NEA news.
http://users.hol.gr/~minat/ |
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Bash Rox
Intended for collectors of minerals, rocks and fossils. Features specimen photos and location descriptions and photos, as well as identification guides and links.
http://bashrox.net/ |
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Matt's World of Minerals
Site dedicated to the visual learning of Minerals and Geology, containing pictures and information on geology, minerals, and fossils. Also has links to shops, encyclopedias, and a mini-geology database.
http://hometown.aol.com/mattalic |
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Perlite
Pictures, links, and a brief description of the properties and applications of this siliceous rock.
http://www.perlite.net/ |
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Salt (MRBloch Archive)
A collection of material relating to salt [NaCl] and its influence on civilization. Includes sections on physiology, geology, archeology, palaeoclimatology, palaeogeography, production, religion, economics, and etymiology of salt.
http://www.salt.org.il/ |
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YupRocks
high-resolution pictures of rocks and minerals, taken from personal collections, as well as the Calvin College Geology Department, Michigan, USA.
http://www.yuprocks.com |
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The Rock Gallery
Geological display of images and information including crystals, minerals and gems.
http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Cottage/3292/ |
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Neville R. Hill
A consultant for mining and minerals. He has been published on development of non-metallic rock and mineral resources and building materials production especially in developing countries.
http://www.imbm.btinternet.co.uk/ |
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Minerals of the United States
Click on the map to view pictures of minerals found in the chosen state.
http://www.tigerminerals.com/ |
Additional
Information: Rocks and Minerals includes the scientific studies of mineralogy and petrology. The category also includes web sites devoted to the appreciation, acquisition, and collecting of precious stones, including rockhounding.
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